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Food Manager Certification & Training
StateFoodSafety makes becoming a certified food protection manager simple.
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How to Get Certified
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Description
How to Get Certified
How to Get Certified
- Select a course that includes the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.
- Select an exam session with a proctor. You can do this during the registration process or any time after.
- Purchase course and finish the registration process.
- Prepare for the exam with the StateFoodSafety Food Safety Manager Training and Practice Test.
- Take the Food Protection Manager Certification Exam at your scheduled proctored session. Don't forget your photo ID! *
- Print your Food Safety Manager Certificate from your account at statefoodsafety.com ** This certificate is good for 5 years. The exam is closed book. You will be responsible for adhering to the Examinee Code of Ethics and all rules explained by the proctor.
*Must be a valid government-issued photo ID.
**Must pass the Food Protection Manager Certification Exam to receive a certificate
Training Demo
Training Demo
Sharpen your managerial skills and arm yourself with essential food safety know-how! Learn everything from how to prevent food hazards to how to create employee training programs. This course prepares you to take the StateFoodSafety.com Certified Food Protection Manager Exam.
Get a feel for what the exam will be like with this exam-taking tutorial.
What Food Managers Are Saying
“...I can definitely say this course was much more enjoyable and effective than the other course I took several years ago.”
“I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and ease of the online course.”
“I would definitely recommend my family and friends to take [this] online course!”
Recommended Study
Recommended Study
Prepare for the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam with the following:
- StateFoodSafety Food Safety Manager Training
- StateFoodSafety Food Safety Manager Practice Test
- 1–2 Years of Food Service Experience
- FDA Food Code 2013
- Guidance for Industry: Retail Food Stores and Food Service Establishments: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance
- Pest Control in Food Establishments
- Avoiding Cross-Contact
FAQ
FAQ
Do I need this training course, practice test, and exam?
The training is designed to prepare food managers (persons in charge) to take the nationally approved Food Protection Manager Certification Exam or to fulfill a demonstration of knowledge requirement. Training is optional in most areas; check your local requirements to be sure.
The practice test is optional, but is provided for free in this package!
The exam is designed to assess the knowledge of food managers and is required for those who wish to receive their Food Safety Manager Certification.
The practice test is optional, but is provided for free in this package!
The exam is designed to assess the knowledge of food managers and is required for those who wish to receive their Food Safety Manager Certification.
Is this exam equivalent to other Food Safety Manager Exams?
Yes, StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager exam is equivalent to the food protection manager certification programs from ServSafe (National Restaurant Association), the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP), Learn2Serve (360training.com), and Prometric. The exam is ANSI accredited, meaning it meets the national standards for Food Safety Manager Certification Programs.
Are different StateFoodSafety certification exam forms equivalent to each other?
Yes, all forms are equivalent. Each form of the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam is equivalent in difficulty and content to other exam forms. The forms were constructed by a psychometrician with a PhD in education, testing, or another measurement-related field, using a synthesis of Rasch item response theory (IRT) and classical test theory.
To request more information about exam equivalency, contact support@statefoodsafety.com
To request more information about exam equivalency, contact support@statefoodsafety.com
How do I become a Certified Food Protection Manager?
For a full explanation of this process, view How to Get Certified.
How long will it take to get certified?
Training: 8 hours for the full course. You may choose to complete the full course or review only the topics you need. Stop and start as needed. Take the practice test to prepare for the Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.
Exam: 2-hour time limit*
*Many examinees complete the exam in 60 minutes or less.
Exam: 2-hour time limit*
*Many examinees complete the exam in 60 minutes or less.
What is a passing score for the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam?
The passing score for the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Exam is 750 points. You will receive an unofficial score immediately after you finish the exam. To access your official score, visit your StateFoodSafety dashboard and click on the exam transcript.
What is Scaled Scoring?
The StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification Exam uses a scaled passing score of 750 or higher. Scaled scoring provides comparable scores between examinees who may have taken different forms of an exam. If one exam form is slightly more difficult than another, its raw passing score—in other words, the number of correct answers required to pass the exam—might be slightly lower. However, the scaled passing score for both exams remains the same, giving the industry a consistent measurement of examinee candidates across all exam forms.
Be aware that this exam is a pass-fail certification exam. If one passing examinee receives a higher exam score than another, it does not necessarily mean that the examinee is a better qualified food safety manager. However, examinees may use the feedback after the exam, which explains how the examinee performed on each exam topic, to direct personal study. Failing examinees are encouraged to use this information to prepare for future exam attempts.
Be aware that this exam is a pass-fail certification exam. If one passing examinee receives a higher exam score than another, it does not necessarily mean that the examinee is a better qualified food safety manager. However, examinees may use the feedback after the exam, which explains how the examinee performed on each exam topic, to direct personal study. Failing examinees are encouraged to use this information to prepare for future exam attempts.
How long are my certificates good for?
The Food Safety Manager Training certificate and the StateFoodSafety Food Protection Manager Certification are both valid for 5 years.
How long can I access the course?
When you purchase a StateFoodSafety course, you automatically get one year of unlimited access to the training videos. Take your time through the course or come back after completion to brush up on your food safety knowledge!
Certificate Reprint
Certificate Reprint
In most areas, you can reprint your required Food Manager Certificate by logging in to your account.
- Login.
- Find the Certificates window on your dashboard.
- Locate the digital version of your certificate and click View Certificate.
- Select Print or Email.
Note: In some areas, you get your official Food Manager Certificate from the local health department. If you have lost the card you received from your state, county, or local health department, you will need to call that health department to obtain a new card, permit, or certificate.
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