CDM, CFPP Informational Toolkit
The Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) Credential
Earning the CDM, CFPP credential demonstrates a commitment to excellence, to the foodservice profession and the clients you serve. A CDM, CFPP has the education and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a dietary manager, and has proven this by passing the nationally-recognized CDM Credentialing Exam, and fulfilling the requirements needed to maintain certified status. Achieving your CDM, CFPP credential is a career decision and a personal and professional accomplishment!
This Toolkit provides information about how to become certified, what CDM, CFPPs are qualified to do, and much more.
CDM, CFPP Certification Process
For more information on the CDM, CFPP Certification process,this page outlines eligibility requirements, exam preparation, exam application, and exam scheduling.
CDM Credentialing Exam Handbook
For more information on requesting testing accommodations, rescheduling the exam and other CBDM testing policy, refer to the CDM Credentialing Exam Candidate Handbook.
What Exam Study Materials are Right for Me?
Utilize the chart below to compare the tools available to help you succeed!
NOTE: These study materials and reference books listed are completely optional. Purchase and/or successful completion of the review materials are not required in order to sit for the exam and they do not predict or guarantee a passing score on the exam. Candidates may prepare for the exam in a manner of their choice.
Discover the Power of the Credential
As the national professional organization representing and serving nutrition and foodservice professionals, the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) is here to serve you in your professional development and growth. The CBDM certification program is where you begin your journey to become a Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP). Comprised mainly of CDM, CFPPs, CBDM is the credentialing agency of ANFP that is responsible for establishing and upholding policies for and administration of the CBDM Certification Program and the CDM Credentialing Exam. Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the CBDM Certification Program demonstrates compliance with the NCCA Standards that are designed to ensure that certification programs adhere to modern standards of practice for the certification industry. This level of excellence helps ensures your CDM, CFPP credential has meaning and value that will follow you throughout your career!
CDM, CFPP Job Description
The following sample description for Certified Dietary Managers, Certified Food Protection Professionals may be used in conjunction with the CDM, CFPP Scope of Practice, which is a helpful resource describing what CDM, CFPPs are qualified to do.
CDM, CFPP Career Assessment Tool
As you consider a career in foodservice management as a dietary manager, think about the paths that you can take along your journey. Consider your current competencies, motivations and aspirations. What do you really want to do? What will be rewarding and fulfilling? And, how can you meet that goal?
CDM, CFPP Scope of Practice
A Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) has met eligibility requirements for and passed a nationally recognized credentialing examination offered by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers. Continuing education is required to maintain this credential. CDM, CFPPs have the education and experience to competently perform the responsibilities of a foodservice manager in a non-commercial setting.
CDM, CFPP Practice Standards
Professional Practice Standards serve as the basis for quality dietetic practice for dietary managers. They serve as a guide for self-evaluation to determine the education and skills needed to advance an individual's level of practice.
