IFA Education Partners

To support your learning, IFA works with a network of expert learning organizations and academic affiliates. Explore our partnerships and how we work together to bring you excellence in franchising education.

Our Learning Network

The IFA collaborates with leading educational organizations to deliver exceptional learning experiences. These partnerships ensure that franchise professionals have access to high-quality content, tools, and resources to succeed. Our Approved Learning Partners include:

  • American Franchise Academy
  • Franchise Advisory Center
  • Franchise Relationships Institute
  • Franchise Well, LLC
  • MSA Worldwide
  • Profit Mastery
  • Profit Soup
  • The Learning Network (previously Tortal)
  • The YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence – University of Louisville
  • Zdynamix

Academic Affiliate Partnerships

More than 350 individuals have benefited from franchise education through our esteemed Academic Affiliate partners. These organizations play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of franchise leaders. Our partners include:

  • The Liniger Center on Franchising at the University of Denver
  • The School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University
  • The YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence at the University of Louisville
About the IFA Approved Learning Partner Program

The IFA Approved Learning Partner Program ensures the highest standards of educational content for our courses and programs. Through rigorous application and review processes, our partners are evaluated to meet adult learning and continuing education standards set by the IFA Education Department.

With a focus on quality, the IFA Education team models its processes after the International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), adhering to the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Our partnerships are categorized into three distinct groups:

  • Approved Learning Partners – Organizations that provide top-tier franchise education and training.
  • Approved Academic Affiliates – Academic institutions offering specialized programs in franchising.
  • Approved Courseware Partners – Providers of expertly curated course content for franchise professionals.

Start Your Learning Journey Today
Whether you’re seeking professional development, academic growth, or industry insights, IFA’s network of partners ensures you have access to the tools and knowledge you need to thrive in the world of franchising.

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Meet Our Education Team

Sandie Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT
Sandie Curtis, CFE, IPMA-SCP, JMT

Vice President, Education

202.662.0771

scurtis@franchise.org

Melissa Chang
Melissa Chang

Director, Education

202.662.0789

mchang@franchise.org

Brittney Cosby
Brittney Cosby

Senior Manager, Certification Programs

202.662.0772

bcosby@franchise.org

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