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Overview
The FEA delivers the CFSP course internationally in the UK, Europe, Middle East and India where nearly 900 foodservice industry professionals are now CFSP accredited.
CFSP is the leading learning and development programme for foodservice and hospitality professionals worldwide with content relevant to the national market.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for:
- Foodservice and hospitality professionals with a few years of industry experience looking to formalise their knowledge
- Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and agents
- Sales, marketing and business development professionals
- Consultants, designers and project managers involved in foodservice
- Individuals looking to strengthen their professional credibility with a recognised industry standard
Why FEA recommends this course
CFSP is the industry-specific professional qualification for the UK foodservice industry, delivered by FEA, the Foodservice Equipment Association.
To successfully achieve the CFSP designation, delegates study for and pass a comprehensive exam, attend a full-day seminar, and demonstrate personal development through the completion of recognised education and training programmes. This evaluation of experience accrues points for silver, gold or platinum status, and accreditees can develop their profile with CFSP throughout their career.
CFSP is a CPD accredited training programme, internationally recognised and promoted, delivered locally with content relevant to the national market. A full breakdown of course content can be found at cfsp.org.uk.
What you’ll learn
Delegates benefit from a learning programme that covers:
- Distribution channels
- Foodservice facility design
- Utilities design considerations
- Approval agencies and processes
- Food safety
- Ventilation and third-party approvals
- Food preparation
- Receiving and storage
- Equipment functions and selection
- The service area and its primary functions
- Front of house
- Specialty markets
- The dishwashing area
- Cook-chill systems
- Smallwares
- Sustainability
- New technology
“My knowledge is undoubtedly more rounded as a result of going through this training framework! I thoroughly recommend CFSP to all my hospitality professional connections, wherever you are on your journey!”
Jessica Gurley-Ward CFSP Ecolab
Not ready for CFSP yet?
New to the foodservice equipment industry? Principles of Foodservice (PFS) is a short foundation course with content tailored for those starting out in the sector. It is an excellent stepping stone before progressing to CFSP.
FAQs
Once you’re accredited, you’ll be added to the CFSP Wall of Fame – a searchable record that lets employers, clients and colleagues verify your accreditation and recognises the skills you’ve built. It’s a credential you can point to, not just a certificate that sits in a drawer.
Search the CFSP Wall of Fame – it’s a public, searchable record of everyone who’s completed the accreditation, so you can quickly check who on your team is already certified before deciding who to put forward next.
CFSP isn’t a generic training course – it’s built specifically around the foodservice equipment industry, covering the technical knowledge and ethical standards that are unique to it. That specificity is what makes it a recognised professional qualification, rather than a general certificate of attendance.