Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP)™ certification
Each year, the IDDBA offers cheese mongers, cheese connoisseurs, subject matter experts and industry leaders the unique opportunity to become a Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP)™.
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.
Registration is now open for the in-person exam at IDDBA 2025 in New Orleans, LA! This session will take place on May 31st at 10AM CT. 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.
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 2025 in-person exam, taking place May 31, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. 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.
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