Value of the Certified Food Scientist (CFS) certification by IFT?

Hello people, I recently found out about the CFS program run by IFT and wondering if it's worth to take that exam. So far discussion on reddit suggests a neutr…

1. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   Certainly it can improve your resume and professional title.. Just think of it .🙂.. Those naysayers just don't want to waste money in CFs application and exams..

2. Michael Bryanton reply

   Will it increase your salary? Will it increase your knowledge in some way that can't be achieved otherwise? If the answer is no, I don't see a lot of value in it.

3. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   [quote "xiaoqin, post:1, topic:11419, full:true"] Personally I don't think it's a widely recognized certification, and I only learned about it because my supervisor at university…

4. Chris Williams reply

   My previous employer paid for my CFS certification (good for 5 years). I think it is a "nice to have" but typically will not increase your salary at most companies. However, it mi…

5. Michael Bryanton reply

   I was on the committee that developed the most recent CCS and CRC exams for the Research Chefs Association. The tests are actually pretty well designed compared to the version tha…

6. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   [quote "Chris, post:6, topic:11419, full:true"] I think it is a "nice to have" but typically will not increase your salary at most companies. However, it might make you stand out…

7. xiaoqin reply

   Thanks for the input everyone! Really appreciate to hear your perspective.

8. Food R&D Emeritus reply

   After all the pros and cons about CFI were discussed by members, I am wondering did it convince you to act positive on it or it supported your negative bias about it....? Further,…