Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Personal Certified Executive Chef — PCEC
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A chef with advanced culinary skills and a minimum of six years of professional cooking experience with a minimum of two years as a personal chef. A PCEC is skilled in all aspects of food preparation and serving, menu planning, marketing, financial management and operational decision making.
Certifying Organization
American Culinary Federation, Inc.
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
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Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Tallahassee Campus
Tallahassee, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Institute of Technology
Culinary Arts
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Clovis
Clovis, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$19,680 for the Program
Institute of Technology
Culinary Arts
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Modesto
Modesto, CA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$19,680 for the Program
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Culinary Arts
Certificate
On-CampusFinancial Aid
New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
None
Tuition
$16,000 for the Program
Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Sarasota Campus
Sarasota, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Personal Certified Executive Chef applies to Chefs and Head Cooks. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
Related Careers
Other Certifications from American Culinary Federation, Inc.
Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
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Certified Culinarian (CC)
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Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA)
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Certified Culinary Educator (CCE)
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Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
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Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC)
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Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC)
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Certified Fundamentals Pastry Cook (CFPC)
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