SNA’s Certificate Program



Have you been thinking about earning your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition? There is no time like the present!

Earning your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition shows your commitment to your profession and helps you stay current on the job.

Take the first step towards your Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 certificate in School Nutrition by downloading the Certificate in School Nutrition Program Guide (PDF) (which includes the application) or visiting www.schoolnutrition.org/certificate for all the details.

3 Simple Steps to SNA’s Level 1 Certificate in School Nutrition

It is easy to get started towards a Level 1 Certificate, with 3 simple steps:

STEP 1: Complete one 8-hour Nutrition Core Course and one 8-hour Food Safety Core Course. The National Food Service Management Institute (www.nfsmi.org) offers both 8 hour courses online and free of charge!

STEP 2: Send SNA a completed application, payment and Certificates of Completion.

STEP 3: THAT’S IT! SNA will send a letter confirming applicants that you have earned your Level 1 Certificate in School Nutrition and then you can share your success using the certificate program celebration tools at https://schoolnutrition.org/careers-training/certificate-credentialing/certificate-program/.


Visit schoolnutrition.org for more information.