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Introduction to Computers

Tutition: $149.99

Course Description
Computers in the kitchen are a reality. Learn about the six important elements of an effective information system; how to organize and process data into information you
can use, data communication, software and trends in the information age. Written by experts for food service professionals! No computer needed. COM3005 (30 hrs.)
Time Management Combating Time Theft

Tutition: $69.00

Course Description
Learn about values, life time habits, planning and scheduling. Numerous evaluation
tools to improve time management and self esteem are included. TMT0800 (8 hrs.)



Supervisory Management

Tutition: $149.99

Course Description
How to manage people in the food service industry, leadership and communication
styles, recruiting, training and evaluating employees, how to delegate motivate and discipline employees, how to make decisions, problem-solving methods and
techniques for effective planning. "Must-have" training for everyone interested in
moving ahead in their career. MGT3000 (30 hrs.)
Management of Food and Labor Costs

Tutition: $149.99

Course Description
Covers cost control from a management perspective. Labor costs, food-cost control, beverage control, internal control, financial statements, budgets, and cost-volume-profit analysis so you can see for yourself just where the money goes! FLC3000 (30 hrs.)



Basics of Management and Leadership

Tutition: $49.00

Course Description
Need to learn about management leadership styles, communication,
positive work climate, team building, delegation, and conflict management?
This course will meet those goals. MGT0500 (5 hrs.)



Supervision and Human Resources

Tutition: $89.00

Course Description
A comprehensive review course in supervision and human resources. This course
includes communication, work teams and human resource. MGT0800 (8 hrs.)



Human Resources Management Update and Review

Tutition: $49.00

Course Description
Update or review knowledge in job expectations; recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees; performance evaluation and discipline. This course includes
sexual harassment and substance abuse issues. HRM0500 (5 hrs.)



Nutrient Analysis for School Breakfast & Lunch Programs

Tutition: $79.00

Course Description
A computer free approach. Learn about school lunch and breakfast programs
regulations, estimating nutrient content with both traditional and enhanced
food- based menu planning. No computer needed for this course. SFS1000 (10 hrs.)



Nutrition

Tutition: $149.99

Course Description
Covers food grouping systems, the human body and nutrition, carbohydrates, lipids
and proteins, vitamins, minerals, water weight maintenance and dieting, food
technology, and problems of the global food supply. Interesting invaluable
information vital to your success as a professional. NUT3000 (30 hrs.)



Nutrition Considerations for the Culinary Staff

Tutition: $89.00

Course Description
A comprehensive review course in Nutrition for individuals with culinary responsibilities. This course includes culinary nutrition, nutrition information for recipes and special consideration for medical nutrition therapy issues. NUT0800 (8 hrs.)



Complementary Medicine

Tutition: $69.00

Course Description
Learn about the mind-body connection, herbal medicine, pharamocologic and biologic treatments, and diet and nutrition in this course. Information on how to combine the
best of traditional and alternative therapies is also included. CME0800 (8 hrs.)



Practical Application of Food Allergy Guidelines

Tutition: $69.00

Course Description
An introduction to food allergies which includes recognition,
evaluation, and testing. Practical application for substitutes
and dealing with chemicals is included. FAL0800 (8 hrs.)



Nutrition: Making it Work for You

Tutition: $49.00

Course Description
An introduction to basic nutrition which can be used in your personal and professional life. Learn about basic nutrients, the Food Guide Pyramid, and recipe substitutions. Basic diet modifications for obesity, hypertension, and diabetes are included. NUT0500 (5 hrs.)



Advanced Culinary Nutrition Applications

Tutition: $49.00

Course Description
An advanced nutrition course for individuals with culinary
responsibilities. This course includes information on fat replacers,
sugar substitutes and phytochemicals. ACN0500 (5 hrs.)



Sanitation and Safety for the Hospitality Industry

Tutition: $149.99

Course Description
Learn about bacteria, molds, yeasts, and other organisms
that cause food-borne diseases; the major characteristics of the most common,and
most feared) food poisoning organisms, pest control, effective dishwashing and
sanitizing procedures, prevention of contamination and products liability.
Critical knowledge you can't afford to be without! SAN3000 (30 hrs.)



Food Safety and Sanitation

Tutition: $89.00

Course Description
A comprehensive review course in food safety sanitation.
Maintaining safe and sanitary facilities and equipment, HACCP,
and kitchen safety are included in this course. SAN0800 (8 hrs.)



Intro to Food Safety and HACCP

Tutition: $49.00

Course Description
Learn about food safety and learn about preventing food-borne illness
during the flow of food in your kitchen. An introduction to Critical control point.
HACCP is included in this course. SAN0500 (5 hrs.)



Microbial Food Safety Beyond the Basics

Tutition: $69.00

Course Description
An advanced level food safety course which provides details on bacterial food-borne pathogens, nonbacterial food-borne illness, trends and food safety. MFS0800 (8 hrs.)





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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.