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Assessment and next steps

Practical assessment and remote proctored final exam

The programme includes a practical cookery video assessment and a final examination. Each session is overseen by an examiner.

Attempts

Your programme fee includes two attempts at the final exam. A further attempt can be arranged by email for USD 199 after two unsuccessful attempts.

Certificate of Completion

After passing, Cook's Ticket issues its own Certificate of Completion. This is not the official Danish Ship's Cook Certificate.

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Anonymised example of the official certificate issued by the Danish Maritime Authority

Anonymised example of the official certificate issued by the Danish Maritime Authority. Cook's Ticket does not issue it directly.

The Danish Maritime Authority has confirmed in writing (22 September 2026) that the certificate of endorsement for ship's cooks is issued under Danish rules that implement the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, Standard A3.2.

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