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Cook's Ticket is recognised by the Danish Maritime Authority to provide training and assessment for ship's cooks. Complete the programme online from where you are.

The world's first digital pathway to an official, government-issued Ship's Cook Certificate

Issued under the authority of the Danish Maritime Authority — Denmark has ranked as the world's least corrupt country for eight consecutive years (Transparency International, Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, score 89/100).

After passing, you receive your Cook's Ticket Certificate of Completion with your case reference. You then apply separately to the Danish Maritime Authority for the official Danish Ship's Cook Certificate.

Anonymised official Danish Maritime Authority Ship's Cook certificateOfficial certificateRecognised by the Danish Maritime Authority – see the official certificate and sources

After passing, you receive your Cook’s Ticket Certificate of Completion with your case reference. Final step: apply to the Danish Maritime Authority for your official certificate — we'll guide you through what's needed.

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Six learning modules + two assessment stages

Complete the learning modules, submit a practical cookery video and sit the remote proctored final exam.

For candidates and fleets

Train from wherever you are and avoid unnecessary travel for the learning and assessment programme.

Read the Danish certificate guide