These online trainings are designed to help professional audiences from the fields of university extension, academia, public health, and business understand and implement Smarter Lunchrooms strategies in school food settings.

We offer 2 levels of online training:

  • 2-hour self-paced introductory course 
  • 8-hour instructor-led TAP certification course

In order to take the 8-hour Smarter Lunchrooms Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Certification course, you must complete the prerequisite 2-hour course, Creating Smarter Lunchrooms. 

The Smarter Lunchrooms Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Certification course also requires the use of the Lunch Line Redesign training activity magnet set. The magnet set can be purchased under ‘Section Fees’ when enrolling into the course. If you already own or have access to this activity, you do not need to purchase a set at this time.

If you are working in-person as a team, please coordinate with your group before enrolling. One magnet set is sufficient for breakout groups of 6 to 8 people.

Creating Smarter Lunchrooms: This 2-hour self-paced course is an introduction to behavioral economics theory and application. Students have 30 days from date of enrollment to complete the course. Please note that the enrollment period for this course is closed at this time.

Creating Smarter Lunchrooms

Smarter Lunchrooms Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Certification: This 6-week instructor-led course provides 8-hours of in-depth training for professionals who will work with schools to enact Smarter Lunchrooms strategies. For more details about the Smarter Lunchrooms Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Certification course, the Lunch Line Redesign training activity magnet set. Please note that the enrollment period for this course is closed at this time.

Smarter Lunchrooms Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Certification

 

Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more participants. Please contact cps_support@ecornell.com for further details.

This project was funded at least in part by the U.S.D.A. The contents of this course do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement of the U.S. government.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights; Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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