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Through a variety of modules, the IFBTA certification will give both current and prospective foodservice technology professionals insight into the technologies that drive the industry.</p> <a href="https://ifbta.member365.com/public/login/membership/4dd33b0b76bf2e8b9afe2156eddafafef886c77c/1" target="_blank" class="btn --orange">Become a CFTP</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="certification-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="certification-text__subjects"> <h2>CFTP subject areas include:</h2> <ul> <li>Foodservice Systems (Intro)</li> <li>Guest Management</li> <li>Data Analytics</li> <li>Back of House Applications</li> <li>Point of Sale</li> <li>Human Resource Applications (HRIS)</li> <li>Loyalty Programs</li> <li>Payments</li> <li>Digital Signage & Menu Boards</li> <li>Customer Relationship Management (CRM)</li> <li>Store-Level Infrastructure</li> <li>IT Management</li> <li>Procurement, RFP & Contracts</li> <li>Service & Support</li> <li>Security & Compliance</li> <li>Online Ordering</li> <li>Catering</li> <li>Delivery</li> <li>Drive-Thru & Self-Service</li> <li>Future Tech Trends</li> </ul> </div> <h2>To maintain the highest level of industry expertise and credibility, the CFTP certification was developed for and by the industry; going through a rigorous development and review process that included participation of industry leaders, subject matter experts, and educators including:</h2> <ul> <li>Jeff Chasney, Founder & CEO, Daring Solutions</li> <li>Ehsan Choudhury, Chief Operations Officer, Firestorm Cyber</li> <li>Galen Collins, Associate Director, Hotel and Restaurant Management Professor, Northern Arizona University</li> <li>Dave Douglas, Restaurant Technology Advisor</li> <li>Lou Grande, Senior Vice President Information Technology, Red Lobster</li> <li>Alan Hayman, President, Hayman Consulting Group</li> <li>Chris Incorvati, Director Cafe Systems, Panera Bread</li> <li>Michael Kasavana, Director of Research & Education, IFBTA</li> <li>Elizabeth King, Managing Partner, Elizabeth M. 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