Study at Home for...
ACF approved Sanitation, Nutrition and Supervisory Management courses, and earn continuing education hours required to maintain ACF professional certification.
(Read about the benefits of ACF certification.)


Since 1984, thousands have been trained by AAIS for ACF Certification and Renewal . . . Why?

     •  With AAIS, you study at home, when and where it suits you.
     •  You complete each lesson exam and return it by mail or fax it to us for grading and review.
        You can also take advantage of our online testing services at www.123ce.com.
     •  Courses are designed by professionals for professionals.
     •  Lessons are clear, concise, interesting and easy to follow.
     •  Every lesson in every course has been designed with one goal in mind,
        advancing your career by helping you gain your professional certification
        in the quickest, easiest, most convenient way we know!

Our proven independent study method is patterned after the same type of training used by prestigious universities and professional institutes around the world. Whether you are just getting started, or are in need of certification renewal, we have what you are looking for.

All of the following courses are approved by the ACF:

     •  Nutrition (NUT3000) - 30 hrs
     •  Sanitation and Safety for the Hospitality Industry (SAN3000) - 30 hrs
     •  Supervisory Management (MGT3000) - 30 hrs
     •  Management of Food and Labor Costs (FLC3000) - 30 hrs
     •  Introduction to Computers (COM3000) - 30 hours
     •  Nutrition Considerations for the Culinary Staff (NUT0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Supervision and Human Resources (MGT0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Food Safety and Sanitation (SAN0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Microbial Food Safety Beyond the Basics (MFS0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Practical Application of Food Allergy Guidelines (FAL0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Time Management Combating Time Theft (TMT0800) - 8 hrs
     •  Nutrition Making it Work for You (NUT0500) - 5 hrs
     •  Advanced Culinary Nutrition Applications (ACN0500) - 5 hrs
     •  Basics of Management and Leadership (MGT0500) - 5 hrs
     •  Human Resources Management Update and Review (HRM0500) - 5 hrs
     •  Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP (SAN0500) - 5 hrs
     •  Nutrient Analysis for School Breakfast & Lunch Programs (SFS1000) - 10 hrs

To see ACF requirements and recommendations, visit the ACF Web site.
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.