Professional Certification
MEET CHICAGO AREAS CPCEs
* Ellen Harte, Tasty Catering
* John Belter, Union League Club
* Paolo Stefani, ARAMARK
NACE encourages the professional development of caterers and event specialists through voluntary participation in its certification program. Achievement of the Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE) designation demonstrates expertise in catering earned by taking a comprehensive examination that covers the seven core competencies of the catering and event management industry.
The goals of the CPCE program are to:
- Establish a nationally recognized standard of competence in catering.
- Promote professional commitment to excellence in catering.
- Endorse active participation in educational offerings that support the continued competency of Certified Professional Catering Executives.
- Aid employers in identifying qualified catering personnel.
- Enhance the professional image of the catering executive.
- Provide a sense of personal achievement for the advancement of one’s career.
The process to obtain the CPCE has never been easier or more streamlined.
- Download the CPCE Application Form (Word format).
- View the criteria (PDF format).
- Complete the application and return with registration fees to NACE.
- Upon your application’s approval, you will receive the Certified Professional Catering Executive Study Guide*. The study guide includes all the material you need to know to become an expert in the seven core competencies of the CPCE exam:
Accounting
Beverage Management
Catering Services
Contracts and Agreements
Event Management
Food Production
Sales and Marketing
* In addition to the study guide, candidates must purchase the ServeSafe Coursebook available through www.amazon.com or www.servsafe.com.
- Candidates have one year from their application's acceptance to sit for the exam.
Future Exam Dates
September 28, 2009 - Atlanta, GA January 10, 2010 - Orlando, FL January 15, 2010 - New Orleans, LA (in conjunction with The Special Event) January 30, 2010 - Nashville, TX March 9, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV (in conjunction with Catersource Conference) July 25, 2010 - Austin, TX If you would like to come to NACE Headquarters to take the exam, please email cpce@nacenet.org. |
