These modules have been developed through industry consultations, an industry working group, and the CPMA Education Committee.
The activities and content in these modules is intended to be broad and cover a range of knowledge, skills, and abilities that can be expected of a produce professional beginning their career in the industry.
In many cases activities have been designed for you to reflect on your own situation and company so that your learning experience is tailored to your environment.
At the end of this module individuals must successfully complete an exam to receive their Produce Basics Certificate.
This course is available for purchase from the CPMA.
Non-CPMA Member Price: $225 (plus applicable taxes) per participant.
CPMA Member Price: $150 (plus applicable taxes) per participant.
Number of Learners |
CPMA Member Price |
| 1-5 | $150 |
| 6-10 | $125 |
| 11-25 | $100 |
| More than 26 | $75 |
For more than 5 learners, please contact us for pricing and enrollment.
Payment Info:
Please click here to access a secure form to arrange for payment and input your participant information. There is a 1-2 day processing time when paying with a credit card. Learners will not be enrolled in their program until the payment has been processed. Please be prepared and authorized to provide the following information for each participant: First Name, Last Name, Title, Email, and Phone.
Produce 101 is a standalone course for individuals who have little or no experience in produce. This course has introductory information on different categories of produce, basic handling techniques, proper storage, and rudimentary food safety information.
