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The NRAEF ManageFirst Program Advantage
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The NRAEF ManageFirst Program® Advantage

Developed with extensive industry input. You asked. We listened.

  • More than 200 academics, executives, operators and hiring managers helped define the competencies needed to succeed in the industry.
  • A rigorous 18-month Job Task Analysis was conducted to ensure that the program is relevant and practical.
  • Emphasis is placed on the essential skills including interpersonal communications, ethics, accounting and financial skills, decision making, problem solving and more.
  • Competency-based topics reflect real-world industry needs.

Flexible to fit your curriculum. Your class. Your choice.

  • Since the NRAEF ManageFirst Program is competency based, you choose the textbook that’s best for your students.
  • The program is modular and scalable. You can use it to augment one class – or enhance your entire curriculum.
  • Exams can be administered online or offline – meeting your needs and those of your students.

Certificates and Credential demonstrate student’s mastery of competencies. Accomplishments acknowledged.

  • Students earn NRAEF ManageFirst certificates for each NRAEF ManageFirst exam passed, demonstrating their mastery of this competency area.
    See a sample certificate.
  • Students who master five topic areas – four Core Credential Topics (including the ServSafe© Food Protection examination) and one Foundation Topic – can earn the NRAEF ManageFirst Professional™ (MFP™) credential.
  • Industry-related work experience is also required,* further enhancing the value of the certificate and credential.

Meets the needs of today’s educators. What you need to succeed.

  • NRAEF ManageFirst topics align with the courses you teach.
  • Instructor’s Resources, such as Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations with instructor’s notes, answer keys for self-guided tests and additional activities, help to ensure ease of use.
  • The NRAEF processes all exams, and you receive full assistance in administration, support and customer service.
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