Professional recognition will be awarded to an individual that has already demonstrated a high degree of proficiency through career advancement and training and desires to continue their development through continuing education and service. The professional development program measures advancement through the accumulation of Professional Development Credits and the submission of a "Knowledge Brief" to the Society's "Knowledge Bank" or the successful completion of an online examination. 

The Knowledge Brief
Applicants for Professional Recognition Status will submit a proposal to address an industry recognized issue or problem area. Such a proposal will utilize the individual's area of expertise and experience. The candidate will have the option to present the material in a written format or as a technical presentation during an industry event. The process will be managed through the ASB Education Committee. After completion, the Brief will be added to the Society's Knowledge Bank, creating additional problem solving resource for our members.

Professional Assessment Examination
As a substitute for the Knowledge Brief, applicants may complete a Professional Assessment Examination that is designed specifically to measure knowledge appropriate to their discipline. Each exam will consist of 100 randomly selected questions. A passing score of 80% is required. Tests are administered online and timed for security reasons.

Professional Development Credits
Professional Development Credits (PDC's) will encompass five program areas. An applicant will need to acquire 25 credits over a four-year period from the following areas:

- Education (formal and continuing)
- Employment
- Service
- Instruction
- Mentoring
Certification Period.
Professional recognition will be awarded for a three year period during which time the applicant will continue to work toward re-certification through the accumulation of Professional Development Credits. PDC's may be earned as follows:
 
PDUs Program Components Maximum PDC's Per 4 year period*
Continuing Education 9
Employment 12
Community Service 4.5
Instruction 9
Professional Certifications 3
Mentoring 4
Total Required for Recognition 25
*Base year 1998 and moving forward each succeeding year.
Continuing Education
Credits will be awarded for the following activities: 
  • ASB Annual Conference  1 PDC per day of attendance- 3 per Annual Meeting
  • AIB Seminars  1 PDC per day of course attendance - Maximum 3 per seminar
  • *AIB Resident Course in Baking Science or Maintenance  8 PDC - 
  • *AIB Correspondence Course 6 PDC
  • *KSU or Industry related Degree  8 PDC
  • *Accredited college or vocational course 2 PDC
  • Related industry educational event  . 5 PDC per day

    • * Formal Certificate and diploma programs may only be used once.
    *For Professional Certification in Engineering requires a minimum of one seminar or course in any of the following areas which may be included as part of the Continuing Education Requirement.
  •  Building Design
  •  Equipment Design and Purchasing
  •  Balance Sheet Preparations/Job Costing
  •  Project Management Applications
  •  Environmental and Regulatory Procedures


    •  Employment 
    As a means of supporting on-going corporate training programs and recognizing the value of practical work experience and specific baking related experience will be awarded .25 PDC per month .
     
    Community Service
    Recognizing the need to promote leadership development and participation in industry related events. PDC's will be awarded for:

  • Leadership of industry related committee  1.5 per committee per year
  • Active participant in an industry committee   1 per committee per year

    • *Community Service will not be granted for membership in baking affiliated organizations. Credit will be granted to leadership or committee participation only.


    Instruction and Knowledge Sharing
    Because of the value we place on sharing knowledge, the Society will award PDC's for the following:
     
    Baking Industry Course Instructor 1 Credit Hour = 3 PDC
    Industry Event Speaker 2 PDC
    Publishing  Author Co-Author
  • Technical Conference Participant 
    		•   3 PDC  1.5 PDC
  • ASB Technical Bulletin Author
    		•  3 PDC 1.5 PDC
  • On-line Mini Course
    		•  3 PDC  1.5 PDC
  • Book
    		•  8 PDC  4 PRC
    ASB Baking Solution Expert  0.5 PDC

    Professional Certifications*  
     Industry recognized certifications  1 PDC for each valid designation. (Credit is not earned for membership affiliations with other organizations. Credit will only be awarded for professional certifications or professional licenses granted through structured recognition or certification program

    Mentoring 
    Participant in the industry recruitment program   1 PDC for each year of participation.

    Total PDCs Required        25

    PDC's and Past Contributions
    Credit for prior contributions will be awarded on the following basis. 

    Knowledge Briefs - Any member that has presented a technical paper at the ASB Annual Conference will receive credit for that presentation as part of their initial certification.

    All Other Components - Credit will be awarded for any activity earned since 1998. Beginning March 15th, 2002, the period in which to earn credit will be moved forward one calendar year. 

    Recertification - 
    All recognition levels are granted for a 4 year period during which time a candidate may continue to toward recertification by incorporating the six program components described above. Credits used or unused for certification can not be applied to future recertification. With the exceptions listed above, all credits must be earned within a four year cycle.

    Questions pertaining to the ASB Professional Development Process can be directed to:
    the Society at (866) 920-9885 or asbe@asbe.org

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