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- 1. • 850 worldwideorganizations, including 200+ food US organizations employing CFS credential holders
- 2. 1,586 Certified FoodScientists from 55 countries
- 3. Testimonials from CertifiedFood Scientists “As an employer looking for people from time to time, I think the CFS is a great opportunity to say that from an independent source these people have the capabilities to meet my needs and will be able to perform in that position. It’s a great way to help screen employees to see if they actually have that strong science background to be able to help deliver in the position I’m looking to fill.” Linda Perucca, CFS, Associate Director, RD&Q Intellectual Property Strategy and Global Training, Mondelēz International
- 4. Testimonials from CertifiedFood Scientists “What a great feeling to know that my practical knowledge and commitment to lifelong learning of food science has been rewarded. I strongly urge other scientists who work in academia, the government, or for the food industry, to apply for the CFS as an indication of your skill and knowledge of food science.” Guy A. Crosby, Ph.D., CFS Author of The Science of Good Cooking Science Editor, America’s Test Kitchen Adjunct Associate Professor, Harvard School of Public Health
- 5. CFS creates acommon language It’s a global career advantage • Identifies you as a knowledgeable employee It indicates a commitment to lifelong learning • Shows you are staying current on world advancements It’s relevant at any stage of your career • Differentiates you whether you are early or later in your career
- 6. 2-6 Years 3% 7-11 Years 2% 12-15Years 5% 16+ Years 90% Certified Food Scientists Years of Experience
- 8. Professional Roles ofCertified Food Scientists
- 9. - CFS isfor people with degrees in food science, chemistry, engineering, microbiology, biology and more - All applications are reviewed to ensure that academic degree and work experience meet the eligibility criteria for CFS - Work experience includes post-doctoral work and graduate assistantships (at 50%) but does not include internships - For clarifying questions, please email ifscc@ift.org.
- 10. Are There Materialsto Help You Prepare? Yes! Visit www.ift.org/certification for – Candidate Handbook • Sample questions • Content outline/task statements • Professional Code of Ethics • Recertification Policy – Preparatory Resources
- 11. • Available throughoutthe year • Next offering: February 2015 (California, USA) • In person and via webinar • Reviews concepts that could be tested based on the content outline • Is not required to take the exam Email knowledge@ift.org for more information Optional Prep Course
- 12. Make an impacton your career! • 5,000 Testing Centers Worldwide • Next exam cycles will be February 2 – 28, 2015 and May 4 – 28, 2015 • Email ifscc@ift.org to learn more
Editor's Notes
- #2 I am personally very excited about the new Certified Food Scientist program. Launched in 2013 by the Institute of Food Technologists, this is the first formal certification program to recognize the applied scientific knowledge and skills of food scientists. This global certification program is an important milestone for the food science profession because it establishes the core professional competencies of a food scientist. More than 200 organizations employ more than two CFS credential holders, with several organizations employing more than 20. I encourage you to explore the CFS program and consider becoming certified.
- #3 I am one of 1481 Certified Food Scientists from 54 countries around the world. The red in the map shows all the countries represented by the program. However, although there are a lot of Certified Food Scientists around the world, I do have to point out that as of right now, our section has (insert number) Certified Food Scientists. I would strongly encourage my section members to join the ranks of those that have earned this esteemed credential.
- #4 Here are some testimonials from actual Certified Food Scientists that speak on the different benefits of the program.
- #5 Here are some testimonials from actual Certified Food Scientists that speak on the different benefits of the program.
- #6 CFS Creates a common language – As you saw in the previous slide, the CFS is truly a global credential that helps create a common language in food science. The program has many benefits for credential holders, no matter where they are from. It’s a global career advantage Employers around the world readily identify you as a knowledgeable employee with the real-world abilities and applied skills to meet their needs. It indicates a commitment to lifelong learning As you know, the field of food science is constantly evolving with worldwide developments. The CFS demonstrates to employers that you are staying current on global advancements in food science, and as a result, are committed to your profession and career. It’s relevant at any stage of your career The CFS is globally recognized and will help differentiate yourself from other applicants in a competitive global job environment, regardless of whether you are early in your career or you are a seasoned professional.
- #7 As mentioned earlier, CFS is relevant at any career stage, from those early in their careers to seasoned professionals. In fact, most of the Certified Food Scientists have more than 16 years of full time experience in food science.
- #8 The CFS tests candidates on the food science content areas shown. These define core professional competencies of a food scientist as developed through a thorough global research study. As an R&D professional, please take note that the largest content area covered is Product Development.
- #9 The nearly 1,500 Certified Food Scientists across the world play important roles in food science, from industry vice presidents and c-level executives, university deans, government officials, expert consultants, and everything in between. Certified Food Scientists are employed at all 18 of the 2013 Fortune 500 Beverage and Food Consumer Goods companies, as well as many other leading organizations in the profession. Here is the exact breakdown of the roles within the profession held by Certified Food Scientists. As you can see, a majority of them are in R&D roles similar to yours.
- #10 There are many eligibility pathways to allow you to sit for the CFS exam. Depending on your degree, anywhere from 2-6 years of full time food science experience is required.
- #11 There are many resources available to help candidates prepare, and a great starting point is the candidate handbook, which you will find at www.ift.org/certification. In the handbook, you will find sample exam questions, a detailed content outline, the professional code of ethics that Certified Food Scientists agree to, as well as the recertification policy. You will also find information on other prep resources that I will go over now.
- #12 There is an optional Prep Course available for those looking to take the exam. This is not required but may be helpful as a refresher, since it reviews the concepts based on the content outline of the exam. For more information and a list of upcoming dates, email knowledge@ift.org. Can’t make any of these dates, or only need to brush up on one or two specific content areas of food science? IFT offers a plethora of other educational offerings covering a wide variety of food science topics. For more information, email knowledge@ift.org.
- #13 -There are many testing centers around the world including. -The next exam cycles are May 5-27, 2014 and August 11-29, 2014. -I encourage you to take the next step in making an impact on your career. For more information, please email ifscc@ift.org