The Department of Health requires Food Service Directors to hold Certified Food Protection Professional accreditation. The ServSafe Manager certification, developed by the National Restaurant Association, satisfies this requirement and aligns with FDA Food Code standards. Nutrition Services now offers a ServSafe Manager review course taught by a certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor to prepare your team for successful certification.
Who Should Attend
- Food Service Directors who must meet Department of Health accreditation requirements.
- Interdisciplinary team leaders or staff recommended to ensure a certified individual is on-site during all kitchen operations.
- New and experienced leaders seeking a focused review of ServSafe Manager content and exam preparation.
Class Details
- Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- Format: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST (scheduled breaks and a lunch period included)
- Duration: Full-day review covering all 10 chapters of the ServSafe Manager curriculum
- Cost: $50
What’s Included
- Comprehensive review of all 10 ServSafe Manager chapters.
- Exam study guide and test-taking strategies.
- Note: The ServSafe Manager certification exam is not included in the course fee.
- Instructor-led Q&A to clarify key concepts.
- Book: A ServSafe Manager textbook is required for this course.
- Participants may either:
- Request that we ship a book to you
- Order your own directly from ServSafe.com
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You may also use a previously purchased 7th, 8th, or 9th edition ServSafe Manager textbook if you already have one or can borrow one from someone who has taken the course.
- Participants may either:
Register today to secure your team’s spot for the March 4, 2026 ServSafe Manager review course.
ServSafe Virtual Course Registration
Next Steps and Exam Enrollment
Please note that the certification exam is not included in the review course fee. Testing is completed independently through ProctorU, a service offered by the National Restaurant Association.
Once you have completed the class–Next steps for enrollment of the ServSafe Manager Exam when you are ready to test.
- Visit the ServSafe website at https://www.servsafe.com.
- Click ServSafe Manager from the taskbar across the top of the homepage.
- Click Buy Products.
- Under Get Started Now, click the blue Buy Now button beneath Manager Online and Certification Exams.
- From the options for sale on this page, choose ServSafe Manager Exam (Online Proctor) — cost should be $99.00.
- Complete the purchase via ServSafe Checkout.
- After purchase you will receive an email with a ServSafe Manager Exam Access Code and a link to important instructions for ensuring a successful exam experience. To take the exam with online proctoring you will need a PC or Mac, a working webcam and microphone, and a quiet, private testing location. Mobile devices, tablets, and Chromebooks are not supported.
Important exam notes
- Some cities and counties require specific local certifications. Verify local regulatory acceptance on the ServSafe purchase page before buying.
- Exam access codes are nonrefundable. Retesting requires purchase of an additional exam access code.
- Certification is valid for five years following successful passage of the examination.
