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Welcome to IDDBA Training
IDDBA understands the need food retailers have for educated and knowledgeable store associates. Confidence in product knowledge, food safety practices, and customer service are the keys to operating better-run and more profitable departments,
as well as creating a more engaging and educational experience for shoppers. The IDDBA Training Site provides the industry with a variety of online tools for its employees, including videos, job guides, workbooks, and assessments.
There are resources for entry-level associates, managers, and c-suite in retail, supplier, broker, and any other food-associated organization. Professional development for all levels produces company-wide success, and IDDBA is here to support those needs.
Please note: there is material for both IDDBA members and non-members, but regardless of that status, you must be signed in. Some material is available only for IDDBA members or at a discounted rate for IDDBA members. For membership inquiries, please contact us at membership@iddba.org or 608-310-5000.
Featured Courses
Cake Decorating Course
This course contains 7 modules as a comprehensive overview of cake decorating. This introduction to cake decorating will prepare new employees for meaningful customer interaction and also offers a helpful refresh for any team member.
Content covered: base icing, icing, writing practice, lettering, shells and borders, stems and flowers, and pre-made decorations.
Certified Salumiere Professional (CSP) Certification
Once viewed as an upcoming trend, charcuterie is now a customer favorite. 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 exam is also available on-demand!
Food Retail Department Manager Certification Exam
Retail department managers and associates are invited to take this on-demand exam. Passing the 100-question exam and earning the certificate will show they are proficient in food safety, inventory, staffing,
operations, and merchandising. Along with on-the-job and employer-provided training, IDDBA offers additional supplemental resources. Those resources are the workbooks and job guides located in the Department Manager category on the IDDBA
training site.
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