Certificate Program

How to Earn Your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition

Earning Your Certificate in School Nutrition will:

  • Provide a career ladder you can use to advance in the field
  • Add credibility to your position and to your school’s program
  • Enhance your professional image with supervisors, parents, and administrators
  • Stay current on the latest issues and solutions related to your job

Earning your Level 1, New Level 2, or Level 3, or Level 4 SNA Certificate in School Nutrition shows your commitment to your profession and helps you stay current on the job. SNA’s Certificate Program is based on the standards of practice in SNA’s Keys to Excellence Program and, SNA’s Certificate Program aligns with USDA Professional Standards.

3 Steps to Earning Your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition

The following provides an overview of the Certificate in School Nutrition requirements. Please download the Program Guide for detailed requirements for all three certificate levels.

Step 1: Academic Experience and Training Requirements

First, determine if you have met all the academic experience and training requirements for the certificate level that you would like to apply for. The initial requirements and annual CEU requirements for each of the 4 levels are listed in the Program Guide. You must meet all requirements for a specific Certificate Level prior to sending your application to SNA.

Step 2: Documentation and Payment

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: You now have two options when submitting required paperwork.

You may submit ALL proof of training documents along with the new cover sheet OR your manager may review your training and then sign the cover sheet providing confirmation. If your supervisor signs the cover sheet, you DO NOT need to send copies. You should ALWAYS keep a file of all training documentation in the event you are randomly selected for an audit.

Be sure to download the Program Guide to get all the details on the new submission options!

Step 3: Celebrate!

Upon approval of your application, SNA will send you a verification letter to confirm you earned your SNA Certificate in School Nutrition. Share your success and achievement with your friends, co-workers and the students you serve using the fun tools SNA created.

>>> Download the Certificate Program Application (pdf)
Certificate Program Submission Cover Sheet (doc)
Certificate in School Nutrition Program Guide (website)