Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) can be obtained by taking a course and exam.

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To obtain a CFPM, you must take an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited training course and pass an exam with a score of 70% or higher. CFPM certificates are valid for five years. The agencies listed below offer CFPM courses in a classroom setting or online, and are approximately eight hours in length including time for the exam. Some offer training options in Spanish or other languages. Contact them for locations, pricing, and other details.

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This list is provided for information and does not constitute endorsements of the agencies.

 

Amanda Minor Phone: 217-246-2838
Hoosier Hospitality Consulting, LLC Phone: 317-447-4761  
Illini Training (online only) Phone: 217-398-0103
Katkin (online only) Phone: 844-768-8433
Learn 2 Serve (online only) Phone: 888-360-8764
Parkland College (classroom only) Phone: 217-351-2235
Safe Food Handlers Corp. Phone: 888-793-5136
ServSafe / National Restaurant Association Phone: 888-765-2122

 

Who needs Allergen Awareness Training?

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Anyone working in a Category I restaurant with a CFPM certificate must also obtain additional training in allergen awareness from an ANSI-accredited provider within 30 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Allergen awareness training may be offered by the trainers listed above. Contact them for information.

 

Food Handler Certificate (FHC)

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All food handlers in food establishments are required to obtain a Food Handler Certificate (FHC). A food handler is defined as an "individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces." To obtain a FHC, you must take an ANSI-accredited training course and pass an exam with a score of 75% or higher. Most FHC classes are available at $15 or less and the training and exam can usually be completed within 90 minutes. This training certificate is valid for three years. The certificates are issued by the agency that teaches your class. Some of the agencies listed in the CFPM section also teach the FHC course. Contact them for information.

Make sure you have copies of your certificates to show during an inspection.

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Lost Certificates

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If you have lost your certificate or need to provide a change of address, please contact the agency that provided your training. For example: ServSafe, Learn2Serve, etc.