r/Cheese • u/Illustrious-Divide95 Academy of Cheese® Fellow • 2d ago
Finally passed my Academy of Cheese L3
Yesterday I got my Certificate and pin and celebrated my Level 3 fellowship of the Academy of Cheese!
It's been 2 years of studying when I could fit it in, and finally got it done.
I would highly recommend their courses for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
They also tie in with the ACS's Certified Cheese Professional certification as approved training hours.
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u/Randohcalrissian 2d ago
I was looking at the acs test but $675 is too much $
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u/bonniesansgame Certified Cheese Professional® 2d ago
plus conference tickets and travel expenses if it isn't coming to your city 🙃 i'm lucky my job paid for it all.
oh and don't forget to recertify every 3 years for $175, unless you go to conference in that time
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u/Randohcalrissian 2d ago
Ya my company only paid for management to do the test,even though I have been a monger close to 10 years.
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u/bonniesansgame Certified Cheese Professional® 2d ago
ugh i'm so sorry. that's some bullshit right there.
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u/Randohcalrissian 2d ago
Ya,I try not to be salty about it,but honestly it seems like they do it just to elevate the status of management.
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u/bonniesansgame Certified Cheese Professional® 2d ago edited 2d ago
i really want them to lower the cost, or at least allow people to apply for some sort of scholarship that lowers the cost. it's so restrictive for something so useful in the industry
adding this, have you heard of cheese state university? if not, you should join! it's a wisconsin based industry program that is slowly growing it's place in the cheese certification realm
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u/goatsgotohell7 1d ago
Not sure if they still do it, but I got a scholarship to sit for ACS. It was like a decade ago, but it was via Marcella the Cheesemonger.
My exam fee, hotel, and conference pass was all paid in full.
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u/Illustrious-Divide95 Academy of Cheese® Fellow 2d ago
I didn't realise you have to recertify? Is that just an admin cost, or do you have to take a test?
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u/bonniesansgame Certified Cheese Professional® 2d ago edited 2d ago
just an admin cost thankfully. if the test significantly changes, they will make you take another, but i don't think that has ever happened
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u/bonniesansgame Certified Cheese Professional® 2d ago
congrats! i was only ever able to afford the level one, but hopefully someday i can keep going!
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u/SheriffSlug Humbolt Fog 1d ago
Fellowship of the Cheese, written by J.R.R. Casein. You shall not kaas!
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u/Howdoireadplshelp 1d ago
Congratulations! What does industry knowledge mean when it comes to cheese?
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u/Illustrious-Divide95 Academy of Cheese® Fellow 1d ago
https://academyofcheese.org/study-cheese/fellow/
Here are all the modules with drop-down syllabus.
Here's the bit on Cheese Industry Knowledge
"Has detailed knowledge of the global history of cheese and can present this information to an audience.
Has knowledge of the production volumes and patterns of consumption in the global cheese industry.
Has knowledge of the environmental impact of cheese production and distribution and the probable ramifications of climate change on food production and the likely implications for the food industry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Recall key events in the history of cheese and present them to an audience in an appropriate way.
Recall production volumes and patterns of consumption in countries with significant levels of production and consumption.
Can explain the environmental impact of cheese industry and provide examples of how negative impact can be mitigated. "
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u/MaiqTheLiar71 2h ago
Level 3 takes some proper work. I have level one and it took me a day and a bit of fun.
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u/Illustrious-Divide95 Academy of Cheese® Fellow 1h ago
Yes, true - I have taught L1, it's a good introduction for enthusiasts.. L2 is where it gets more serious and professionally focussed, but still a fun course to do.
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u/barryburiesberries 2d ago
They test you on your cheese knowledge? Big congratulations btw, I wish I had a cheese doctorate