Included in its educational program DIG offers, the American Culinary Federation (ACF) certification practical and written exams for the Certified Fundamentals Cook®, Certified Culinarian®, and the Certified Sous Chef®. These certifications are recognized by the US Department of Labor as a progressive certification ladder, leading the student-apprentice to a life long professional development path.

Successful completion of these skill level appropriate exams results in the student earning these USDOL recognized stackable credentials. A student earns the ability to test for certification after the successful completion of the education and on the job learning and passing the exams.