Founding Cohort: Exam Access, Evaluation, and Credentialing

Founding Cohort: Level 1 Exam Access, Evaluation, and Credentialing (CGCT™)

Product Description

The AGSI Founding Cohort is a limited inaugural group of professionals granted early access to AGSI’s Level 1 certification pathway and long-term credentialing framework.

This product provides exam access and formal evaluation toward the Level 1 Certified Grill Cleaning Technician (CGCT)™ credential. Credentialing is awarded only upon successful completion of all requirements, including passing the examination and executing required certification agreements.

Certification Scope (Important)

This Founding Cohort product applies only to Level 1 certification:

• Level 1: Certified Grill Cleaning Technician (CGCT)™

Registration for Level 2 certification:

• Level 2: Certified Advanced Grill Service Technician (CAGST)™
  will be made available after the Level 1 exam has been offered.

Founding Cohort members who later pursue Level 2 certification will be eligible for a reduced Founding Cohort rate of $199 for the full three-year certification term, contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and passing the Level 2 examination.

What This Purchase Includes

• Level 1 Certification Exam Access (CGCT™)
  One proctored, timed examination attempt for the Level 1 credential.

• Formal Evaluation & Scoring
  Independent assessment in accordance with AGSI’s published certification scheme.

• Credential Issuance (Upon Passing)
  Authorization to use the CGCT™ designation and access AGSI’s verification system only after:

  • Achieving a passing score

  • Executing required certification agreements

• Three-Year Certification Term (If Awarded)
  Valid for three (3) years from issuance, subject to ongoing compliance.

Founding Cohort–Specific Benefits (If Certified)

• Recognition as part of AGSI’s inaugural credentialed cohort

• Early access to continuing education (CE) programs and pilot offerings

• Opportunity to provide structured feedback on standards clarity and exam experience

• Priority notification for future AGSI programs and initiatives

• Reduced Founding Cohort pricing for future eligible certifications (including Level 2)

Requirements to Earn and Maintain Credentialing

Credentialing is not automatic and requires:

• Passing the applicable certification examination

• Agreement to AGSI’s:

  • Code of Professional Conduct

  • Use of Credential & Marks Policy

  • Certification Maintenance & Continuing Education (CE) requirements

• Ongoing compliance throughout the certification term

Important Clarifications

• This purchase does not guarantee a passing result or credential issuance.

• Exam access, evaluation, and credentialing are distinct steps.

• Certification is an assessment of applied professional competence, not training, licensing, or regulatory approval.

• Level 2 certification (CAGST™) requires a separate registration and evaluation, even for Founding Cohort members.