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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,316 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* 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.

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Iowa 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.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

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Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Yes. Iowa law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

Food Manager Certification Iowa

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

Iowa Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Yes. Iowa recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid statewide.

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in Iowa.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.

They monitor food safety operations, train staff, and ensure compliance with the Iowa food code.

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

Yes. Recertification is required every 5 years and must be done by passing the certification examination again.

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) oversees food manager certification. For questions or compliance assistance, you can contact them at:

Address:
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,316 reviews
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great

September 28, 2025

great course

Megan

Easy to follow

September 28, 2025

This course was educational, interactive, and easy to follow.

Steve

Excelente

September 28, 2025

Excelente

Omar

Very informative

September 28, 2025

Covered all the points needed to Safely Handle Food

Kenneth

I Love the simiplicity!

September 28, 2025

Would prefer better voice.

bren

Course REview

September 27, 2025

Very well put together course with clear instructions and easy to understand modules. I found everything to be useful, and I will perform all of these correctly when I start my food business. Very, very informative! Thank you!

Carla B.

food manager

September 27, 2025

It’s convenient to learn.

Seng M.

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September 27, 2025

Meg L.

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September 26, 2025

Jess

straight forward

September 26, 2025

simple and easy training

Katie H.

Steven Gaebe review

September 26, 2025

This was very Educational and very informative.

Steve

interesting

September 26, 2025

is good for the preparation the food.

Yuli C.

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September 26, 2025

Shelby

Nice info

September 26, 2025

Such a complete course

Jose

Very informative and easy to follow!

September 26, 2025

Excellent information, easy to understand everything you need to know, and how to run a food establishment properly.

Jared

Knowledge

September 26, 2025

This is a great training course.

Loi P.

Good Course and informative

September 25, 2025

Adam

Easy to study

September 25, 2025

it was really easy to learn and so helpful.

Kangyoung K.

GREAT EASY TO FOLLOW AND UNDERSTAND

September 25, 2025

DAMIEN H.

Muy didactico, explicativo y facil de entender

September 25, 2025

Es un curso super extenso pero muy didactico que explica con muchisimo detalle cada tema sobre las practicas de manipulacion de alimentos y gerencia de un restaurante. Me encanto! muchas gracias.

Pam