We Have Your Back. We Build You Up.
We Have Your Back.
We Build You Up.
Foodservice repair technicians are at the center of our mission. To help them advance their profession, CFESA University brings together our comprehensive training courses, certifications and resources — giving techs a seamless way to enhance their career and deliver first-rate service.
See Our Progress Toward 33K Trainings
We’re on a mission to complete 33,000 trainings by 2033. From technical fundamentals and management courses to equipment training, CFESA Learns and even the YPC Symposium — if it ends in a certificate, it counts. Each training shapes a more skilled technician, manager, trainer or support pro, keeping the future of foodservice in capable hands.
Training Designed for Techs at Every Level
Our training courses combine classroom learning with hands-on troubleshooting, giving techs real-world skills to own any repair in the field. Whether you’re breaking into the industry or mastering advanced troubleshooting and operations as a manager, there’s a course designed for you.
Discover the Path Toward Certification
Our certification programs test your expertise in electricity, gas, steam and refrigeration through rigorous exams. Become a CFESA-Certified Technician — or pass three of four tests to achieve Master Technician Certification status, marking you as a top expert in the industry.
Explore Our State-of-the-Art Training Facility
Designed to support up to five classes at once, our training facility includes four test kitchens, a conference room and a fully renovated working kitchen ideal for manufacturer rollouts and new menu item testing. With plug-and-play options and room for your own gear, the space supports both technical and soft skills training.
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