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Get Your Salumiere Professional Certification

Each year, IDDBA offers deli associates, cheese mongers, subject matter experts and industry leaders the unique opportunity to become a Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP)™.

Registration is Open!

  • Exam offered in-person at [hyperlink: IDDBA 2026] in Orlando, FL on June 6 from 10AM-12PM eastern.

  • There is a second in-person exam opportunity at the [hyperlink: American Cheese Society Conference] in Louisville, KY on July 6 from 10AM-12PM central. 

  • Virtual exam offered year round.

Email education@iddba.org for more information.

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Registration is Open!

Registration is open for the in-person exam at IDDBA 2026 in Orlando, FL! This session will take place on June 6th at 10AM ET. The virtual exam is available year-round. For more information, please contact Miles Agatha-Currier at education@iddba.org.

Exam candidates can register individually, or our Member companies can register groups of associates as part of ongoing training and development.

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Certification Details

The comprehensive exam encompasses product knowledge, merchandising techniques and consumer expectations that create the art of Charcuterie. When you become certified, you join an elite group of industry experts.

Once viewed as an upcoming trend, charcuterie is now a customer favorite. The Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP)™ certification enables you to exceed customer expectations and grow business all while expanding your own professional development.

Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP)™ exam information:

  • Both members and non-members are eligible.

  • Members receive a discount. Member pricing is $450 and Non-Member pricing is $500 per exam.

  • Registration is open for the in-person exam at IDDBA 2026 in Orlando, FL. This session will take place on June 6th at 10AM ET. Apply here.

  • IDDBA will provide various resources to help the learner along the way.

  • Exams are proctored and results (pass or fail) will be shared with those who take the exam as the final results become available.

  • Reach out to Miles Agatha-Currier (education@iddba.org) on our education team with any questions.

Congratulations to our Certified Salumiere Professionals™!

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