Masterclass Series & MCTP

The MCTP is a robust program with the following components: - Our three core Masterclasses, plus two additional elective Masterclasses (access for one calendar year) - 100% online training, no need to fly anywhere - High-resolution PDF handouts for each of the 5 Masterclasses you choose - Each Masterclass requires a comprehension exam with a passing score of 70% or higher (also online) - Printed copy of our Have Fork, Will Travel Handbook (http://www.haveforkwilltravelbook.org/)air...

Our Master Culinary Travel Professional (MCTP) program is the next iteration of our Association's comprehensive training in food and beverage tourism. The MCTP is based on 10 years of education, training and certification pioneered by our Association under our original Certified Culinary Travel Professional program, the world's oldest and best respected training in food and beverage tourism. The former CCTP program was retired in 2018 to prepare for the MCTP program, which launched in early...

The Masterclass series of classes are individual classes that you choose based on a specific subject, for example, how to create a food or beverage tour company or event. You purchase each class individually and when the class is done, there is nothing more for you to do, except to take an optional knowledge test or to choose another class of course. Each standalone Masterclass is pure education, and offers no promotional benefits to you. So when you complete a Masterclass, there is no official ...

The new MCTP program requires a total of 5 online Masterclasses. Each class lasts just under an hour in duration. A comprehension test is also required and follows each Masterclass. For a native English speaker, tests can typically be completed in less than 40 minutes. (5 Masterclasses x 60 minutes) + (5 tests x 40 minutes) = 500 minutes Students are also required to write a research paper or article in your subject matter of interest (i.e. you choose the topic). The minimum length is 2500 word...

The Certified Culinary Travel Professional (CCTP) was created in 2008 and was our industry's oldest oldest program to certify experts in the culinary travel. The program was updated each year to incorporate new trends, data and examples, to keep content fresh and relevant. The CCTP program was retired in mid-2018 to make room for our new Masterclass series and Master Culinary Travel Professional program. Today's MCTP is based on the original CCTP program, and is designed to meet the needs and le...

If you graduated from our Certified Culinary Travel Professional (CCTP) program at some point since the program began in 2008, there is no need to worry. Your CCTP designation and credentials will be preserved, maintained and honored by our Association indefinitely. Our new Master Culinary Travel Professional (MCTP) program is different from the CCTP because it is a much more in-depth and customized learning experience. In many ways, the MCTP is a cost-effective and time-sensitive Master's progr...