00 - Introduction to School Food Institute

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Description

The School Food Institute (SFI) gives school food service professionals and childhood nutrition advocates the in-depth training, operational skills, and strategic vision necessary to make school food fresh, healthy, and sustainable. Our engaging online courses give you a front row seat in Chef Ann Cooper’s classroom, where you can learn directly from a leader in school food change on how to transition school meal programs to scratch-cooked operations that provide real, healthy food to kids at school every day.

See Start Your Course Here for information on how to move through the course, course requirements, getting the most out of the course, communicating with your instructor, viewing the video lectures and more.

Course Access lasts for 12 months from purchase for all individually purchased courses as well as for certificates (Gold, Silver, Bronze).

Need technical support? Contact sfi@chefannfoundation.org

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