When you apply to become a Certified Culinary Professional, you'll join a select group of men and women who have made the ultimate commitment to excellence in the culinary arts.
Certification is very important.
IACP is a serious professional organization and we want our members to be professionally qualified. This shows that one is or isn't. I'm all for it . It's very complete, like getting a master's degree. You're proud to be associated with people who have the same high degree of knowledge.