Virginia 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.
Easy to navigate
Easy and fast renewal
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
Exam Only
$69.95
-
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
-
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
Virginia 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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Meets and Exceeds State Guidelines
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Yes. Once you’re a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), you’re qualified to coach new staff on safety practices like hand hygiene, sanitization, cold storage, and allergen prevention—all of which are essential in Virginia kitchens.
AAA Food Handler’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and follows standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). These credentials make it the preferred certification choice for brands like Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, and Marriott.
Yes. The Food Protection Manager Certification is valid throughout the state of Virginia and stays with you regardless of where you work, as long as it was issued through a program accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Yes. Virginia health inspectors recognize certifications earned from programs that are accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and follow the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards.
Having a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on-site significantly reduces the risk of violations during health inspections. Certified Food Protection Managers (CFPMs) are trained to monitor food handling, maintain temperature logs, oversee sanitation practices, and manage critical control points—all of which align with Virginia’s inspection standards.
Yes. Employers across Virginia often require a valid Food Protection Manager Certification for advancement into roles like shift supervisor, kitchen manager, or quality assurance lead.
AAA Food Handler provides a group management dashboard that allows owners and supervisors to enroll staff, assign training, and download certificates from one place—ideal for franchise or multi-unit operations in Virginia.
Yes. This certification meets food safety standards under CFR § 483.60, making it valid for dietary services in hospitals, assisted living facilities, and public school kitchens across Virginia.
Programs accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) meet national benchmarks for training and exam reliability. Virginia’s health departments require this level of accreditation for a Food Protection Manager Certification to be recognized.
The Conference for Food Protection (CFP) develops the national model standards for food safety training and certification. AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is aligned with Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards and accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for full acceptance in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Health, along with local health departments, enforces Food Protection Manager Certification requirements and ensures that food establishments meet state-mandated safety training rules.
For official compliance details, contact:
Virginia Department of Health
Food and Environmental Services
109 Governor Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
The Food Protection Manager Certification is valid for up to five years in Virginia, provided it was issued by a program accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
Our team holds more than 35 years of experience in food handler, food manager training and management.
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