What to Expect
Assignments
Online Course Materials
Online Course Materials
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.
Online Course Materials
Online Course Materials
Online Course Materials
Course materials are in Canvas Learning Management System and include assigned readings, content, study sheet assignments, quizzes, reflective discussions, and flash cards. Course materials are available 24/7. An invitation to join Canvas Learning Management System will be emailed to you about one week before the first meeting.
Quizes and Flashcards
Online Course Materials
Quizes and Flashcards
Quizzes & Final
There are weekly multiple choice quizzes and a cumulative final give similar to the certification exam.
Flash Cards
Major terms are covered in interactive flashcards to assist in learning the vocabulary.
Weekly Live Meetings
Weekly Live Meetings
Quizes and Flashcards
Live meetings are held using a webinar format where you can:
- See the presentation
- Connect with other members
- Ask questions.
Meetings are on Thursday afternoon/evening at 3 PM Pacific (6 PM Eastern) and last about 1 hour.
All webinars are recorded. Webinar registration information will be emailed to you about one week prior to the first class meeting.
Textbooks
Weekly Live Meetings
Textbooks
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.