HHC Certified Instructor Training - $1,995

Our patent-pending process starts with the Cooking Instructor Certification program, which teaches the principles of cooking class start-up so that you can create and run your own cooking class business. This is an online self-study program that you complete at your own pace from the comfort of your home computer. Certification is valid for 3 years upon completion.

Module 1: Getting Started (Welcome & Intro)

• Course overview
• How to Use the Course Materials
• Testing and Certification Requirements
• Background Check

Module 2: Blueprint for Success 101

• Getting started
• Building A Solid Structure for your cooking class company
• Business Licensing and choosing business name
• Regulations for teaching cooking classes
• Supplemental Resources
• Record keeping ideas
• Business Insurance ideas

Module 3: Building Your Service

• The Master Plan
• Facility/Kitchen options you can use
• Projecting Revenue for your classes
• Financial analysis of your business

Module 4: Food Handling Safety

• Certification process
• Basic Food Safety
• Personal Hygiene
• Cross-Contamination & Allergens
• Time and Temperature
• Cleaning and Sanitation

Module 5: How to work with your Media

• TV, radio, newspaper, magazine
• Press Releases
• Articles

Module 6: Target Marketing

• Identifying and Speaking to your Niche
• Marketing ideas to help you reach your audience
• Social Media ideas

Module 7:

• Class Structure & Safety Protocols
• Class Planning
• Class Types you can consider offering
• Suggestions for pricing your classes

Module 8: Recipe, Nutrition & Food Allergy Training

• Food Allergy Training
• Recipe preparation and kitchen safety
• Teaching nutrition elements and games/quizzes to your students
• Expected class flow and participation in your classes
• Working with children (communication tips)

Module 9: Growing Your Revenue

• Additional revenue ideas for your cooking classes - adding your own products to your classes

Module 10: Forum and Support

• Certified instructor forum
• Support information

Module 11: Getting Online

• How to schedule your cooking classes, events, demos, and parties - industry protocol
• Student registration and what you need to know and do
  -Student waivers needed to protect you and your students
• Test (40 questions)

*Additional Mandatory Requirements for Certification:

• Food Handling Safety Course: $15 U.S. (outside vendor) - Module 4
• Background Check - $19.95 U.S. (outside vendor) - Module 1
  -Food Allergy Training - $0.00 - Module 8