Certification Process
How a credential moves from institute affiliation to a verifiable CQC qualification.
01 — Institute Affiliation
Institute Affiliation
A culinary institute applies to CQC for affiliation. CQC reviews the institute’s curriculum, faculty, and facilities against its standards, working with the institute to close any gaps before approval.
02 — Training
Training
Students study the CQC-approved program at the affiliated institute, under the institute’s own instructors and facilities.
03 — Assessment
Assessment
Students are assessed through the affiliated institute, under CQC’s examination framework.
04 — Qualification
Qualification
Candidates who meet the required standard receive a CQC credential, bearing a unique verification ID.
05 — Verification
Verification
Anyone can confirm a CQC credential is genuine, instantly, using its unique ID.