{"product_id":"inventory-and-purchasing-nraef-managefirst-9780132222167","title":"Inventory and Purchasing (NRAEF ManageFirst)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NRAEF is introducing a new program as part of its strategic focus on recruitment and retention. This new management training certification program is based on a set of competencies defined by the restaurant  foodservice and hospitality industry as those needed for success. NRAEF ManageFirst Program leads to a new credential  ManageFirst Professional (MFP)  which is part of our industry career ladder. This competency-based program includes 12 topics  each with a competency guide  exam  instructor resources and certificate. Students earn a certificate for each exam passed. The topics and exams are aligned to typical on-campus courses. For example  the Controlling Foodservice Costs Competency Guide is designed to align with a Cost Control or Operations Management course. Competency Guides and Textbooks: Most guides are 150-200 pages in length and are designed to be used with traditional textbooks for each course area. Each guide contains the essential content for that topic  learning activities  assessments  case studies  suggested field trips \u0026amp; research projects  professional profiles and testimonials. Instructor resources are available electronically and include competency guide content  notes indicating points to be emphasized  recommended activities and discussion questions  and answers to all activities and case studies. Exams: Exams accompany each topic covered in the competency guides. Pencil and paper and online exam formats are offered. They typically are proctored on campus at the end of a course by faculty. Certificates: The NRAEF provides a certificate to students upon successfully passing each exam. The certificates are endorsed by the NRAEF and feature the students name and the exam passed. The certificates are a lasting recognition of a students accomplishment and a signal to the industry that the student has mastered the competencies covered within a particular topic. Credential: Upon successful completion of five NRAEF ManageFirst Program exams (including three predefined core topics  one foundation topic  and ServSafe Food Safety) a student is awarded the NRAEF ManageFirst Professional (MFP) credential. There is no additional charge for the credential. The program is targeted at the academic community. The program is flexible for use at two-year or four-year restaurant  foodservice and hospitality programs  proprietary schools and technical\/vocational career education schools.  If you are interesting in purchasing managefirst for your organization and you are NOT affiliated with a school or university  please email managefirst@pearson.com so we can have someone from our business and industry group contact you directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45792392314933,"sku":"ByrdShop_0132222167","price":62.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780132222167.jpg?v=1784748235","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/inventory-and-purchasing-nraef-managefirst-9780132222167","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}