What to Expect

Study Sheets. Weekly Modules are designed to cover one or more of the RCA Certification Committee Learning Objectives. Study Sheet Assignments cover each of the learning objectives. 

Compiling these Study Sheets will provide you with a comprehensive study guide to use when reviewing for the exam.

My courses offers a wide range of online course materials, including assignments, quizzes, and flashcards. These resources are designed to provide students with a flexible and thorough learning experience, accessible anytime through Google Classroom. 

They are tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the RCA Certification Committee, ensuring students are well-prepared for their exams.

Quizzes & Final

There are weekly multiple choice quizzes to review the material. 

Flash Cards

Major terms are covered in interactive flashcards to assist in learning the vocabulary.

Weekly Zoom small group sessions include;

• Discussion of key concepts.
• Networking with classmates 
• Opportunity to ask questions

Meetings are on Thursday afternoon/evening at 3 PM Pacific/6 PM Eastern and last about 1 hour. 

All webinars are recorded and available through YouTube for review. Credit is given for watching missed classes. 

RCA Certification Committee Recommended textbooks:

- Culinology:The Intersection of Culinary Art and Food Science, Research Chefs Association, Editor: J. Jeffrey Cousminer

- On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals 6th edition, Sarah R. Labensky Pearson (US Edition ONLY)

Optional Textbooks

- Essentials of Food Science 5th Edition, Vickie A. Vaclavik and Elizabeth W. Cristian, Springer Publishing

- Elementary Food Science 5th Edition by Vieira, Springer Publishing

Textbooks can be purchased through Amazon or other websites, used texts are often available.