HHC Certified Instructor Training - $1,997
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 under your company name.
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 your 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
- Messaging ideas to help you reach your audience
- Self Promotion Hints and Tips
- How to attract your audience
Module 7: Structure and Safety in Class
- 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 products and services to your classes
Module 10: Instructor Group Community
- Certified instructor forum
- Private instructor community group
Module 11: Getting Online
- How to schedule your cooking classes, events, demos, and parties - industry protocol
- Recommended ways to accept student registrations
- Student waiver samples to protect your business
- 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