ANFP Approved Training Programs

Completing an ANFP Approved Training Program is one of the many ways that you can become eligible to take the CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam. The programs are offered throughout the United States and in several instructional formats.

After you select a type of ANFP Approved Program from the list below, you will see a list of schools offering that type of program. These are programs that you may choose to attend on your journey to become CDM, CFPP certified. Completion of an ANFP Approved Program is completely optional and enrollment and/or completion of it does not predict or guarantee a passing score on the exam. Certification candidates may qualify for the exam under different eligibility pathways and may prepare for the exam in a manner of their choice.

Candidates qualifying under the CDM, CFPP eligibility Pathway I must graduate from an ANFP Approved Training Program at the school (other programs do not quality) and must graduate when the program is approved. Your name must appear on the graduation list that is sent to ANFP by the school.

DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential Grant Opportunity

Apply today for the DM&A CDM, CFPP Credential grant! This grant will be awarded to a healthcare or senior care foodservice employee who has two years or more of leadership experience that is accepted into (or currently enrolled in) an ANFP-Approved Training Program.  The grant recipient will receive up to $1,776 to cover enrollment/tuition fees into an ANFP-Approved Training Program, ANFP textbooks, one year of Pre-Professional Membership to ANFP, and CDM, CFPP Credentialing Exam registration fees. Learn more HERE.

Please use the following instructions when locating a school:

1. In the drop-down box called "Select School Type," select the type of school format you are looking for.  See immediately below for a description. 
2. Please wait while the database generates the list. The type of school format you selected may not appear until the list is finally generated. This may take a few seconds to generate.
3. Please do not select “All Programs” for any search.
4. If you would like to narrow down your search by state, choose the particular state in the “Select State” filter box. Note:  Narrowing down by state may not matter if you are choosing the online program format.
5. To do another search, press the “clear filters” red button and begin again from step 1.
6. Once you narrow down your choices, visit the school’s website and determine which school is the best fit for you. The program director’s email is also available below if you would like to contact them directly.