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Join Chef Andreas Muller, Worldchefs Education Director, and Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director, for an exclusive webinar on an incredible opportunity for culinary institutions: Become a Worldchefs Approved Certification Center!
Discover the pinnacle of excellence for hospitality and culinary institutions – the Worldchefs Approved Certification Center. This prestigious recognition showcases an institution’s unwavering dedication to delivering the highest quality culinary education programs.
In this webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights into the program, the application process, and the multitude of benefits and updated features offered through our rapidly expanding Education Partner Network. Engage in a live Q&A session with one of our esteemed education partners!
See the agenda below:
- Learn about Worldchefs Approved Certification Centers
- Discover the key benefits of this label of excellence
- Explore the 3 key criteria for submitting your application
- Become a Worldchefs Recognized School
- Map and benchmark your school’s learning programs against Worldchefs Global Culinary Certification
- Start issuing digital badges
- Get a first hand look into the application process
- Hear from our Education Partner – Live Q&A
Explore the benefits of becoming a Worldchefs Approved Certification Center and learn how your school can embark on this remarkable journey. Reserve your spot by registering below.
Practical Information
- Topic: Become a Worldchefs Approved Certification Center
- When: June 24th 2025 on Zoom.
- Time: 2 PM CET
Looking forward to welcoming you to the webinar!
About the Host
Andreas Muller
Worldchefs Education Director
Andreas J.W. Muller is a German Master Chef and internationally recognized culinary educator with over four decades of experience in the hospitality industry. A certified Master Chef and WORLDCHEFS-approved judge, he has held executive roles in top hotels across Asia and Europe. From 2007 to 2023, he served as Programme Director at the International Culinary Institute in Hong Kong, leading curriculum development and international culinary partnerships. A dedicated mentor, Muller has judged numerous global competitions, trained young chefs, and contributed extensively to culinary education through roles in WORLDCHEFS, WorldSkills, and international hospitality boards.
Ragnar Fridriksson
Worldchefs Managing Director
Ragnar Fridriksson is a hospitality professional with over 30 years of international experience. He has held the position as Managing Director of the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) since 2009. A global body that represents national chef associations in over 100 countries. He has a wide experience as a manager, marketing consultant, published food & wine author, food photographer, sommelier and restaurateur. Ragnar holds an MBA from Bradford University, UK, a Masters degree in gastronomy sciences from Hautes Etudes de Goût – HEG, France and a Bachelors degree from Norwegian School of Hotel & Tourism Management in Stavanger.
About Worldchefs Education Partners
Worldchefs Education Partners represent excellence in culinary education on a global scale. Our network brings together nearly 150 education and training programs worldwide united by a shared commitment to empower the next generation of industry professionals.
By becoming an Education Partner, your school will join the leading international network for culinary education quality assessment, innovation, and expanding connections. Through this global alliance, our partners can promote their culinary and hospitality programs on an international level.
Learn more at https://worldchefs.org/education-partner/
