Undergraduate Certificate Programs

The certificate in Food Service Design provides preparation in concept development, management, marketing, menu engineering, operations, and facility design for restaurants, schools, prisons, stadiums, universities, hospitals, and entertainment venues.  The Food Service Design certificate along with experience in the field and passing the qualifying exam after graduation can lead to a consulting credential through Food Service Consultants Society International (FCSI).Program Requirements (16 hours)

The FCSI Educational Foundation and Western Kentucky University have partnered to offer a professional certificate program in Foodservice Design. The program is designed to provide students with essential skills needed to be competitive in the foodservice design profession, as well as to offer the opportunity to connect with working foodservice design professionals. Working collaboratively, FCSI Educational Foundation and WKU, designed this program to provide individuals with the opportunity to learn Revit software, understand the materials and finishes used in commercial kitchen environments, learn about commercial foodservice equipment, and prepare food in a commercial kitchen.This program was developed with the working professional in mind. Most of the content will be delivered on-line through the BlackBoard learning system. Built into the program are specialized days in which you meet with your cohort for an experiential learning experience. Applications for the program are open through March 31st. Once you have signed up, you can immediately start the program, including classes related to food safety, materials and finishes, and Revit software. The first in-person classes will be held at Western Kentucky University June of 2026. During this visit you will meet other aspiring foodservice designers, your faculty and equipment manufacturers. You will work in a licensed commercial kitchen, making meals and using commercial food service equipment.