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Become a Certified Foodservice Technology Professional

The CFTP credential validates your expertise across the technologies that drive the global food and beverage industry.

Become a CFTP

The International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) is thrilled to offer the newest accreditation as a Certified Foodservice Technology Professional (CFTP) to the global food and beverage industry. Through a variety of modules, the IFBTA certification will give both current and prospective foodservice technology professionals insight into the technologies that drive the industry.

Built by Practitioners

Developed for and by the industry through a rigorous review process with operators, suppliers, and educators.

Twenty subject areas

From point of sale and payments to data analytics, security, and future tech trends.

Entry-level to seasoned

Appropriate at any career stage, and included as a member benefit for IFBTA members.

CFTP subject areas

20 modules covering the full technology landscape.

  • 01Foodservice Systems (Intro)
  • 02Guest Management
  • 03Data Analytics
  • 04Back of House Applications
  • 05Point of Sale
  • 06Human Resource Applications (HRIS)
  • 07Loyalty Programs
  • 08Payments
  • 09Digital Signage & Menu Boards
  • 10Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • 11Store-Level Infrastructure
  • 12IT Management
  • 13Procurement, RFP & Contracts
  • 14Service & Support
  • 15Security & Compliance
  • 16Online Ordering
  • 17Catering
  • 18Delivery
  • 19Drive-Thru & Self-Service
  • 20Future Tech Trends

Credibility

Developed for and by the industry

To maintain the highest level of industry expertise and credibility, the CFTP certification was developed for and by the industry; going through a rigorous development and review process that included participation of industry leaders, subject matter experts, and educators including:

  • Jeff Chasney

  • Ehsan Choudhury

  • Galen Collins

  • Dave Douglas

  • Lou Grande

  • Alan Hayman

  • Chris Incorvati

  • Michael Kasavana

  • Elizabeth King

  • Toby Malbec

  • Todd Michaud

  • Jeff Owens

  • Darren Tristano

  • Oliver Vagner

  • Timothy Web

  • MJ Worsham

How to Enroll

The CFTP certification program is available directly through the IFBTA and is appropriate for both entry-level and seasoned professionals. IFBTA members have access to the certification as a benefit of their membership. It can also be purchased by any F&B professional interested in the CFTP program who is not a member and will be offered by other organizations supporting the global hospitality industries.

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What Comes Next

The CFTP certification is the first in a series of educational programs to be offered by the IFBTA. Future programs include deep-dives by industry segment, specific technology topics, training videos for company-specific hiring, and educational curriculum for hospitality programs, among others.

Ready to Become a CFTP?

If you’re ready to become a CFTP, visit the member portal or click the link below. IFBTA members receive a credit for the certification program as part of their membership package. Non-members can purchase the certification program at the link below. If you have any questions or comments regarding the CFTP certification program, contact certification@ifbta.org.

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