Colorado
Food Manager Certification

All retail food establishments in Colorado must have at least one employee who is a Certified Food Protection Manager. The certification can be obtained by passing an ANAB-accredited exam, such as ServSafe.

Basic
$109
Food Manager Standard
$149
Premium
$179
Online Exam
(ProctorU)
Includes One Exam Attempt
Online Food Manager Course (English and Spanish only)
Study Guide & Practice Test
Training Guarantee
Top 10 Health Violations Guide

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Food Manager Standard

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Premium

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$109

Online ServSafe Exam (ProctorU)
Includes One Exam Attempt

Tooltip icon Schedule and take the ServSafe exam from home with a live online proctor through ProctorU

Online Food Manager Course
(English and Spanish only)

Tooltip icon Self-paced program. Convenient and flexible option if you prefer to study at home.

Study Guide & Practice Test

Tooltip icon Online, mobile-friendly resource covering all key food safety concepts. Includes free practice test.

Training Guarantee

Tooltip icon Free additional training session if you don't pass the certification exam the first time (based on your original training choice).

Online ServSafe Exam (ProctorU)
Includes One Exam Attempt

Tooltip icon Schedule and take the ServSafe exam from home with a live online proctor through ProctorU

Online Food Manager Course
(English and Spanish only)

Tooltip icon Self-paced program. Convenient and flexible option if you prefer to study at home.

Study Guide & Practice Test

Tooltip icon Online, mobile-friendly resource covering all key food safety concepts. Includes free practice test.

Training Guarantee

Tooltip icon Free additional training session if you don't pass the certification exam the first time (based on your original training choice).

Top 10 Health Violations Guide

Tooltip icon Online resource featuring real life examples. A practical guide that will teach you the most common mistakes to avoid during your next health inspection.

Online ServSafe Exam (ProctorU)
Includes One Exam Attempt

Tooltip icon Schedule and take the ServSafe exam from home with a live online proctor through ProctorU

Online Food Manager Course
(English and Spanish only)

Tooltip icon Self-paced program. Convenient and flexible option if you prefer to study at home.

Training Guarantee

Tooltip icon Free additional training session if you don't pass the certification exam the first time (based on your original training choice).

Reviews and ratings

Christen W.
The instructor is engaging and easy to listen to, which makes the course more enjoyable; it is easier to retain information.

7 - 17 - 2022

Go Woon R.
Instructor on the program clearly explained and taught the materials very thoroughly. Thank you so much!.

8 - 8 - 2022

Linda W.
The course study was excellent and entertaining. Thank you.

9 - 8 - 2022

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