Ohio Level 2 FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATion
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What a great informative course
The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended
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Easy and Informative
Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.
Excellent course
I highly recommend this course to anyone needing to get their food handler manager certification. This was an easy to follow course and you can always replay to completely understand the information. Very satisfied, thank you.
Great information for food managers
Well structured, easy to follow.
Work at your own pace.
All subjects covered clearly.
Great Training
great training before taking practice exams and final test
Course was engaging
The course was engaging and kept me interested.
Very Informative
Very Informative and straight forward.
Buen programa
Facil de comprender
Muy buen programa para aprender
Great Course to take
Was informative and easy self guided
length
it felt a bit long but very thorough.
Easy to Follow
The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!
Job requirement
Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good
Good training
This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.
Simple & Clear teaching
AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.
Food Manager Course Review
I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.
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Gold Package
$99.95
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ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Online
Food Manager Exam
Includes $46 Proctor Fee - Online Training Course
- 10 Review Sections
- 160 Sample Test Questions
- One Free Retest
- Instant Certificate with passing grade
- English or Spanish
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Diamond Package
$119.95
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ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Online
Food Manager Exam
Includes $46 Proctor Fee - Online Training Course
- 10 Review Sections
- 160 Sample Test Questions
- One Free Retest*
- Instant Certificate with passing grade
- English or Spanish
Training Only
$49.95
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ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Online
Food Manager Exam
Includes $46 Proctor Fee - Online Training Course
- 10 Review Sections
- 160 Sample Test Questions
- One Free Retest
- Training certificate with completion
- English or Spanish
* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training and sample tests BEFORE taking the initial Food Manager exam. The 1 free retest must be taken within 6 months of not passing the first time. All other retests will be $69.95.
Certified Food Protection Manager
- Health Department Approved in All 50 States
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Great site
n/a
n/a
What a great informative course
The course is very thorough and informative. I can go with my own pace with helps me to understand the informations better. Highly recommended
No Title
Easy and Informative
Watch each section and answer a few questions and then there is your final test. You will definitely learn a lot.
Excellent course
I highly recommend this course to anyone needing to get their food handler manager certification. This was an easy to follow course and you can always replay to completely understand the information. Very satisfied, thank you.
Great information for food managers
Well structured, easy to follow.
Work at your own pace.
All subjects covered clearly.
Great Training
great training before taking practice exams and final test
Course was engaging
The course was engaging and kept me interested.
Very Informative
Very Informative and straight forward.
Buen programa
Facil de comprender
Muy buen programa para aprender
Great Course to take
Was informative and easy self guided
length
it felt a bit long but very thorough.
Easy to Follow
The online food handling course was clear, informative, and easy to follow. It covered all the essential topics with practical examples, making it easy to understand even for beginners. I appreciated the flexibility to complete it at my own pace. Highly recommended for anyone needing certification or a refresher!
Job requirement
Very detailed for my needs at this time. Information is good
Good training
This training was done well. It was easy to follow and understand.
Simple & Clear teaching
AAA FoodHandler provides a simple and clear training.
Food Manager Course Review
I found the course went more quickly than expected. The modules are short and informative. Periodic quiz are very helpful in remembering the material.
Easy to navigate
Easy and fast renewal
Online Training + Exams Completed at Home
- 100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Start, Stop and Resume training course as needed.
- Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
- Courses and exam expire 1 year from purchase date.
- ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification valid up to 5 years.
- PRINT YOUR FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PASSING YOUR EXAM
- Group Registrations: Keep track of all employees in one area
- Certification Valid for Up to 5 years
- Watch a 1 minute video on how to manage your group. Click here
Ohio Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.
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BENEFITS OF TRAINING
PREVENT
Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
AWARENESS
Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
ELIMINATE
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
MINIMIZE
Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
PRODUCTIVITY
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
WORKPLACE SATISFACTION
Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Yes. Most food establishments in Ohio must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. The certification must be earned by passing a Food Protection Manager Certification exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and developed in accordance with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
Only certifications from a program that includes an exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and aligned with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) are recognized in Ohio. AAA Food Handler’s program meets these standards and is accepted nationwide.
Yes. Both the training and the Food Protection Manager Certification exam are 100% online. The training is self-paced, and the exam is proctored remotely using a webcam and microphone.
The course includes training on essential food safety concepts such as hygiene practices, time and temperature control, preventing cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, allergen management, and compliance with Ohio’s food code. It prepares you for the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited exam.
Your Food Protection Manager Certification remains valid for five years from the date of passing the exam. Renewal is required to remain in compliance with Ohio’s food safety regulations.
Suppose you choose the Diamond Package and complete all training modules and practice exams. In that case, you are eligible for one free retake of the Food Protection Manager Certification exam within six months of your first attempt. Additional retakes may be purchased separately.
Once you pass the online, proctored exam accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), your certificate will be available for immediate download through your AAA Food Handler account dashboard.
Yes. The Food Protection Manager Certification meets food safety requirements in healthcare and long-term care kitchens, as outlined in CFR § 483.60. It is also a helpful step for those working toward becoming a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
Yes. AAA Food Handler offers group registration tools that allow business owners and managers to enroll multiple employees, assign courses, track progress, and download certificates—all from one centralized dashboard.
Exams accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meet nationally recognized food safety standards established in partnership with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Ohio health departments accept these certifications to ensure consistent, compliant training across foodservice operations.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) evaluates certification exams to confirm they align with rigorous food safety standards. These exams are developed with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and trusted by public health authorities throughout Ohio and the United States.
The Manager Certification in Food Protection is a comprehensive training program that equips managers with advanced knowledge of proper food safety practices for their facilities. The Ohio Department of Health has overseen this program since 1973.
As of March 1, 2017, all risk level III and IV food service operations and retail food establishments must have at least one employee with supervisory and management responsibilities — and the authority to oversee food preparation and service — who has earned the Ohio Manager Certification in Food Protection.
For official guidelines and compliance requirements related to Food Protection Manager Certification, contact:
Ohio Department of Health
BEHRP Food Safety Program
246 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
To qualify for the free retest with the Ohio Level 2 Food Manager Certification Diamond Package, you must complete the entire online training and all sample tests before attempting the initial Food Manager Certification exam. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you are eligible for one free retest, which must be taken within six months of the original exam date. Any additional retests will be available for a fee of $69.95.
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