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AAFCS & HBA

Pilot Testing

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AAFCS & HBA Memorandum of Understanding

Press Release

Virtual Signing Ceremony

Exciting News! A Partnership to Elevate Home Baking

The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Home Baking Association (HBA) to develop national assessments and corresponding certifications to validate the baking knowledge, skills, and abilities of youth (students) and educators. Together, we are working to elevate baking knowledge and skills to a community of certified baking educators and establish a school-to-industry pipeline to meet the growing demand for skilled bakers in the industry.

This exciting collaboration will provide baking educators and aspiring bakers with the education, resources, and hands-on experience they need to succeed. By nurturing the next generation of bakers we aim to elevate the future of the baking industry.

More Information Coming in 2025!

Stay tuned for further updates as we work together to validate baking knowledge, skills, and abilities. More details about the certification process, training programs, and other exciting opportunities will be revealed in 2025!

Celebrating Collaboration for the Support of Home Baking

We are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the Home Baking Association (HBA). This significant collaboration aims to enhance and validate the art and science of baking and explore baking-related careers. 

“The creation of a national assessment and certification promotes and documents the knowledge and skills developed in classes and in school co-curricular and extracurricular activities and programs associated with home baking and AAFCS and its staff looks forward to working with the Home Baking Association as we develop these important assessments,” - Karin Athanas, AAFCS Executive Director  

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Pilot Testing

The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Credentialing Center are pleased to announce the pilot testing for three (3) professional assessments: 

  1. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Composite Examination
  2. Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Concentration Examination
  3. Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science (HNFS) Concentration Examination

Participation in pilot testing is essential in the process of validating the professional assessments used for the Certified Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) Series. Please share this announcement with your colleagues, post-secondary students (seniors and/or graduate students), and professional organizations.

If you have questions about the pilot testing, please contact the Credentialing Center by email at certification@aafcs.org.



Pilot Test Registration Information



Details

When:  Pilot testing will be conducted through April 30, 2025.

Where:  Computer-based testing will occur at Prometric Testing Centers across the United States.  Click here to identify cities that have Prometric testing locations.  Remote test administration is also available.

Participant Cost: $0

By virtue of registering for and scheduling an examination, the candidate agrees to complete the examination as scheduled.

Cancellation/Rescheduling Fee:  If a candidate cancels or reschedules a scheduled examination five or more calendar days prior to the scheduled examination date, the candidate will pay Prometric a $25 rescheduling fee. If a candidate does not reschedule or cancel a scheduled examination at least five calendar days prior to the scheduled examination or comes to the testing center without proper ID or the proper admission letter and is unable to take the scheduled examination, the candidate will listed as a “No-Show” and will be responsible for reimbursing the cost of the testing fee to AAFCS. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Pilot Testing, the candidate must have graduated from an accredited educational institution with a baccalaureate degree or be within one year of graduating. Professional certifications are available to all regardless of the area of the baccalaureate degree.

Individuals who are seeking educator licensure in the state of Texas are NOT eligible to participate in pilot testing.

NOTE:  Successful performance on one of the exams in the AAFCS examination system will satisfy one of the requirements for the CFCS national professional level credential awarded by AAFCS. Subsequently, obtaining the national AAFCS credential would be optional and would require submitting a separate national certification application and fee, agreeing to abide by the Professional Code of Ethics, and meeting ongoing professional development requirements. 

Registration for Pilot Testing

Complete the application to participate in pilot testing. Candidates will be prompted to log into MyAAFCS.  If you have never been a member or customer of AAFCS, create a profile before completing the registration application.  Upon registration, your application will be approved and forwarded to the testing vendor.  

Register for Pilot Testing

Upon completion of the registration application, candidates will receive an email from Prometric. Please allow 3 business days for receipt of email from Prometric.  Their email will include log in credentials and information to schedule a testing location and date.

By virtue of registering for and scheduling an examination, the candidate agrees to complete the examination as scheduled.



Pilot Test Exam Information



Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Composite 

Standards and Competencies

Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)

Standards and Competencies

Hospitality, Nutrition and Food Science (HNFS)

Standards and Competencies