USA Cheese Academy

USA Cheese Academy Logo If you are interested in learning more about cheese and USA Cheese in particular, you’ve come to the right place!

The USA Cheese Guild through its Academy offers a Certification Program providing international food professionals the opportunity to become Certified USA Cheese Specialists™.

The program includes 5 distinct tracks, each with customized content geared towards a specific audience:

For buyers and sales staff that sell and distribute cheese from the USA to broaden their understanding of USA cheese and build the most competitive cheese portfolio in the market.

For professional chefs wanting to enhance their culinary skills and increase their knowledge of cheese and how it can be used in a diverse range of culinary applications.

For buyers and staff of retail chains who want to expand their understanding of USA Cheese to expand their cheese portfolios and increase sales.

For promoters who conduct in-store cheese sampling sessions, so they can speak to consumers about the products they are promoting.

The program is currently offered:

Descriptor of how the USA Cheese Specialist course is offered.

In-country Partners

The USA Cheese Guild works around the world with key partners across the entire food supply chain such as retailers, distributors, etc. to enhance their success with USA cheese.

On the culinary front, the Guild has partnered with leading educational & training institutes to offer the USA Cheese Specialist Certification Program to culinary students as part of their curriculum.

Our Culinary Partners