* 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.
Hawaii Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
Hawaii requires Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANAB accredited provider.
While not always legally required, many employers require certified food managers for compliance and liability reasons.
Take an accredited food manager course, pass the exam, and obtain your certification.
Yes, it is required for most food service employees, including those at fast food chains like Pizza Hut.
Managers supervise food safety across the operation, while handlers are trained in safe food practices for their specific roles.
Complete relevant coursework in food service management and nutrition, and pass the CDM exam.
Typically, Hawaii Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years, but check with your local health department for updates.
Yes, you can complete the entire certification process online through accredited providers.
It covers a lot of material, but is manageable with study and practice exams.
Any Food Protection Manager Certification that is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), such as AAA Food Handler, is accepted in Hawaii.
The Hawaii Department of Health, through its Food Safety Branch, is responsible for enforcing food safety laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring food establishments meet required certification standards. This includes recognizing Food Protection Manager programs accredited by the ANAB in collaboration with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
To ensure a Food Protection Manager Certification is accepted in Hawaii, confirm that the program is accredited by the ANAB and meets Conference for Food Protection (CFP) standards. You can also contact the Hawaii Department of Health – Food Safety Branch to verify its approval for use in the state.
Yes. Hawaii recognizes Food Protection Manager Certifications earned through programs accredited by the ANAB, even if they were obtained from providers based in other states. Always check with your local health department to confirm compliance with any county-level requirements.
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Most of it is common sense and taking over 3 hours to ‘learn” that is just a waste
very intresting
Thanks for teaching me how to handle food properly.
This was a very good course and informative i learned quickly by all the pictures they showed to help me picture it in my head and remember it.
The information was clear and easy to understand.
Fabulous affirmative
I found this course to be very informative, which sharpened things I did naturally and things I need to do in becoming a food handler.
Very good training
easy and doable
only problem I had was going to the next video a lot of the times.
Thanks for making this as painless as possible. Also loved supporting a women and minority owned business! I didn’t realize that until the end! Awesome!
This is essential for everyone working in any area where food is prepared and served. Highly recommended.
Really informational and easy to follow
Found this course to be informative and painless, best I’ve used yet. I give it 5 Stars!!
Its more interesting than boring. And plenty of useful information for your business and home
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
I enjoyed , it was. Easier. thaks.
Great Training and easy to understand
Easy to use website and keeps track of progress. Had no issues while using.
good and very informative to extend yo knowledge about food safeties
New details and information was provided
very necessary. I will definitely encourage everybody to take this training, even for your personal hygiene for your daily life. Now I feel ready to train everybody, that I will be hiring in the late future in my business.
The trainer did explain very well.
Very concise, too much knowledge, good flow of topics and information.
The AAA course does a good job of breaking down all parts of the food safety considerations one must know to keep customers and employees safe in the execution of their food handling duties.
The training modules were easy to follow and did a nice job explaining all of the responsibilities of a food manager. This is updated to reflect the day and age we live in.
It was great!
Very informational very easy to stay interested
this was a great course to follow. easy to understand and straight to the important lessons
Very detailed and well explained.
Muy interesante aprende mucho uno acerca el cuidado de tener limpieza con los alimentos
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
its good
This course is perfect . I learned a lot and highly recommend this course
Neatly organized and informative
good training…took longer than expected
Simple and quick process
This course really gave me more confidence with my knowledge and helped me to gain a better understanding with topics that are a bit tricky.
I’d recommend this training course to any one wanting the certificate. The price is certainly right!
This course was easy to moderate as far as content and delivery. I’m glad I took this class also because it was very affordable.
Ok
Days required to complete certificate after starting employment? Saw the question, but missed the info. Maybe add more of a focus.
Good
I think this course did a great job in making clear what a responsible alcohol server needs to know in order to do their job properly and within the law. It has up to date information and tests to insure that new information is properly retained.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Very straightforward and easy to do.
If you have to take a food handlers course, this is the one to take! Easy and fast and convenient.
Me encantó todo lo que aprendí, se lo recomiendo a todos
me encantó la experiencia de este curso se lo recomiendo a todas las personas. Muchas gracias por lo que aprendimos
I found the course very informational and was very helpful to touch on key points to allow for absorbing as much information as possible in a short amount of time.
Amazing course, I hold a genuine appreciation for the concise, yet informative format of this site.
Very well-presented with a lot of interesting details.
Holy shit this is long
Really informative with a lot of interesting details. Well-presented.
Excellent and easy program
This is excellent course to learn about Food manager role and responsibility in food industry.
Very informative and easy to following along.
Well organized and very informative. I like the quizzes between modules.
Faced paced and informative!
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
its good
This course is perfect . I learned a lot and highly recommend this course
Neatly organized and informative
good training…took longer than expected
Simple and quick process
This course really gave me more confidence with my knowledge and helped me to gain a better understanding with topics that are a bit tricky.
I’d recommend this training course to any one wanting the certificate. The price is certainly right!
This course was easy to moderate as far as content and delivery. I’m glad I took this class also because it was very affordable.
Ok
Days required to complete certificate after starting employment? Saw the question, but missed the info. Maybe add more of a focus.
Good
I think this course did a great job in making clear what a responsible alcohol server needs to know in order to do their job properly and within the law. It has up to date information and tests to insure that new information is properly retained.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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