ACDA Food Distribution Specialist (FDS) Credential Application

Credential Eligibility To be eligible to apply for and sit for the Food Distribution Specialist (FDS) credential, applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria. OPTION 1 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS -High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) ACDA CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS -Successful completion of all six (6) active ACDA Certificate programs WORK EXPERIENCE -Five (5) years of relevant work experience in USDA Foods Programs in one of the following settings: •School Nutrition Program (Local/State/Federal) • Household Food Program (Local/State/Federal) • Local/State/National Nutrition Association Staff • State/Community Agency • Trainer/Consultant • Industry/Associate/Agriculture Staff OPTION 2 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS -60 College Credits OR Associate Degree ACDA CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS -Successful completion of four (4) active ACDA Certificate programs WORK EXPERIENCE -Three (3) years of relevant work experience in USDA Foods Programs in one of the following settings: • School Nutrition Program (Local/State/Federal) • Household Food Program (Local/State/Federal) • Local/State/National Nutrition Association Staff • State/Community Agency • Trainer/Consultant • Industry/Associate/Agriculture Staff OPTION 3 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor’s Degree or Higher ACDA CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS -Successful completion of two (2) active ACDA Certificate programs WORK EXPERIENCE -Two (2) years of relevant work experience in USDA Foods Programs in one of the following settings: • School Nutrition Program (Local/State/Federal) • Household Food Program (Local/State/Federal) • Local/State/National Nutrition Association Staff • State/Community Agency • Trainer/Consultant • Industry/Agriculture Staff