About the American Academy
of Independent Studies
Train for a professional certification, complete required continuing education, or help advance your career. No matter what your ultimate goals, AAIS can help you gain and keep the certification you need in today's competitive job market.

Food service management, food preparation, and dietary/nutrition management are among the top growth industries in this county, and this trend is predicted to continue well into the 21st century. Chefs, cooks, dieticians, nutritionists, and other food preparation workers who are highly skilled and well-trained will have greater opportunities, and education is a key component of their success. People who will fill the high-paying jobs of tomorrow will have good communication skills and a current knowledge of such issues as nutrition, sanitation, supervisory management, food and labor cost management, and even computers. Give yourself the competitive edge with a home-study course from AAIS.

As a "school without walls," AAIS offers you the freedom to study when you want and where you want. Since there are no classes to attend, you progress at your own pace. Convenience, flexibility, and affordability are key components of our courses. We also pride ourselves in obtaining industry approval from the ACF, ADA, DMA, SNA (ASFSA), AAFCS, ACFSA, and RBA. You can enroll with confidence, knowing that AAIS will offer unsurpassed education and value.
American Academy of Independent Studies is a Direct Learning Systems School. © 1999-2007 Direct Learning Systems, Inc.
American Academy Courses are accredited by the American Culinary Federation, St. Augustine, FL and licensed by the State Board of Private Licensed Schools,
Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

All AAIS courses have been developed by experts in the area of distance education in coordination with the most experienced and talented professionals in the fields of business, nutrition, sanitation and management. We constantly review and improve our courses to ensure your education is of the highest quality and value.