SNA Certification Booklet

Become Nationally Certified
with SNA Certification Program

SNA develops and encourages the highest standards in school foodservice and nutrition programs and provides educational opportunities to ensure the professional development of its members. The SNA certification program provides a career ladder that you can climb within the school nutrition profession -- from entry-level assistant to district director.

SNA has established certification standards for academic education, specialized training and work experience as conditions of being awarded certification, and has established standards for continuing education as a condition of maintaining certification. Download certification application, now!

Benefits of Certification

Becoming SNA certified adds credibility to your position and to your school's program. It is also a factor in attracting people to careers in school foodservice and nutrition. 

Additional benefits:  

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• Increases your knowledge and skills of food safety, nutrition and more
• Enhances your professional image with parents, children, peers and school administrators,
• Enables you to stay current on issues concerning school nutrition initiatives
• Increases pride in one's work, and
• Formalizes recognition of your professional achievement