Certification applications are now open for the CCP® and CCSE® Exams

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED  UNTIL MARCH 31ST, 2024.
Please see below for more details.

2023 CERTIFIED CHEESE PROFESSIONAL® EXAM – IN PERSON
We will be holding the CCP® Exam in-person on July 10, 2024 in Buffalo, NY.

• When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time
• Where: Buffalo, NY
• How: In-person
• Cost to Apply: $35 non-refundable application fee
• Cost of the Exam: $500 for ACS members, $650 for non-ACS members
  • Exam fee is due in full by May 15, 2024 to keep your seat

2023 CERTIFIED CHEESE PROFESSIONAL® EXAM – REMOTE/VIRTUAL EXAM
We are offering a remote, virtual version of the CCP Exam in 2024, to be held simultaneously with the in-person exam.  The application for the virtual exam is the same as for the in-person, and the same eligibility requirements apply. However, there are some software programs to download, and technical specs that your computer will need to meet. More details about these tech specs will follow.

• When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time
• Where: Your Location
• How: Virtual, via computer
• Cost to Apply: $35 non-refundable application fee
• Cost of the Exam: $500 for ACS members, $650 for non-ACS members
  • Exam fee is due in full by May 15, 2024 to keep your seat

For eligibility requirements, more information, and how to apply click the button below.

CCP® Information & Application

2023 CERTIFIED CHEESE SENSORY EVALUATOR T.A.S.T.E TEST® – IN PERSON 
The T.A.S.T.E. Test® is only offered in-person and will be held on July 10, 2024 in Buffalo, NY.

• When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time
• Where: Buffalo, NY
• How: In-person
• Cost to Apply: $35 non-refundable application fee
• Cost of the Exam: $500 for ACS members, $650 for non-ACS members
  • Exam fee is due in full by May 15, 2024 to keep your seat

For eligibility requirements, more information, and how to apply click the button below.

CCSE® Information & Application

IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR ALL ACS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

• January 16 – March 31:
  • Application period open for ACS CCP Exam and CCSE T.A.S.T.E. Test®.
• March 31:
  • Deadline to apply to take the 2024 ACS CCP Exam and the 2023 T.A.S.T.E Test®.
• May 15:
  • Exam fee payment due in full to secure seat
• June 1:
  • Deadline for deferral without penalty and deadline to switch from the Virtual to In-person CCP® Exam (or vice versa)
• July 10:
  • Exam Day for CCP® Exam and CCSE T.A.S.T.E Test®.
• October 15:
  • Recertification period opens
• November 30:
  • Recertification period closes

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