Professional Development

TASN Certification Program

Build your knowledge, strengthen your skills and demonstrate your professional achievement through TASN Certification.

Certification is now online. Apply or renew, upload your documentation and submit payment online. There is no need to mail your certification materials.

TASN is also moving away from separate certification certificates. Your TASN Membership Card now shows both your active membership and current certification, giving you one place to show proof of both.

Already submitted? Use your TASN account to see whether your certification request is under review.

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Before You Begin

Having your information ready before you start will make the online process easier.

• Make sure your TASN membership is current.
• Determine the certification level you are applying for or renewing.
• Review the requirements for your certification level.
• Gather course certificates, transcripts, Academy records or other required documentation.
• Have payment information available.

The Process

How Online Certification Works

Important

After You Submit

Do not complete another certification application while your current application is under review. Even if the form allows you to access it again, submitting another application before your current certification level has been reviewed and approved may prevent your submission from processing correctly.

Please wait until you receive your certification approval email before returning to the form.

Once your certification is approved:

• You will receive an approval email confirming your certification level.
• Your Membership Card and certification status will be updated in your TASN account.
• Your approval email will let you know when you are eligible to return to the online form.
• If you are continuing to the next certification level, you may submit your next application at that time.

Program Requirements

Certification Requirements

TASN offers five certification levels based on school food service experience, qualifying education and training.

TASN Membership

An active TASN membership is required to maintain an active TASN Certification.

School Food Service Experience

Required school food service experience varies by certification level.

Education & Training

Each certification level includes required education or training related to school nutrition and applicable USDA Professional Standards.

Professional Standards Key Areas

Qualifying training is organized under USDA Professional Standards Key Areas. Training certificates may include a more specific subtopic code that determines which Key Area the training applies toward.

View Key Areas & Professional Standards Codes →

Stay Current

Renewing Your Certification

TASN Certification is maintained through active membership, required continuing education and annual renewal.

When it is time to renew, use the same online certification form used for new certification and higher-level requests.

Resources

Certification Resources

SNA Certification

TASN members may also participate in the School Nutrition Association's professional development programs. With careful course selection, qualifying education may support both TASN and SNA requirements.

Questions About Certification?

If you recently submitted a certification application, please allow 2–3 weeks for review and processing. No action is needed during this time unless TASN contacts you.

For other certification questions, email TASN Headquarters at [email protected].