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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,318 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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ANAB

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.
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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
8,318 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,318 reviews)
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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

Perfect

September 25, 2025

Perfect

Valentin F.

Very helpful and informative

September 25, 2025

Thank you!

Andrew V.

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September 25, 2025

Andrew V.

Very helpful and informative

September 25, 2025

Every module is very detailed and informative. Very easy to follow and comprehend the material in each module. Will definitely recommend this program to others.

Andrew V.

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September 25, 2025

adreana E.

Good Info - Not well put together

September 25, 2025

There was good information, but the experience was not great. Here are some things I really did not like: the robot narrator was very annoying; the timing was often off between the audio and video; I could not go back to certain points in the video without replaying the entire video; the section on variances was not covered well; but then there are several points that get repeated many times. Repetition is good for learning, but these videos can be rewatched as many times as needed. Some of us don’t need that much repetition, and it just makes for an unnecessarily longer video.

Kelsey

Easy to navigate

September 24, 2025

This course was easy to navigate and all the information was easy to understand!

Kristie

Love the app

September 24, 2025

I loved having the option to download the app to be able to do training on my phone as an option, in addition to my computer. This was very convenient! I loved being able to work on the course at my own pace and availability.

Nickie

Need to Know

September 24, 2025

I recommend this to everyone in the Food Service Industries.

Nichole G.

texas food manager training

September 24, 2025

very good in explaining and i learn a lot

joe C.

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September 24, 2025

Tiffany

Easy to follow training

September 24, 2025

I enjoyed taking this food manager course. The modules are easy to follow and understand the materials. I also appreciate the quizzes after each section to ensure I understood the material.

Ajsha

Review from Anne Krebbs

September 24, 2025

I had to use the closed caption for all modules except for two. There was no volume on the rest. It was difficult to follow along at times.

Anne K.

I like that the lessons has visual and audio to it

September 24, 2025

I like that you cannot skip to the next lesson unless you finished the current lesson.

ABOSEDE O.

good review

September 24, 2025

If you require this certification, this course provides comprehensive information delivered in an engaging and well-structured manner.

Sameh

EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VERY COMPLETE

September 23, 2025

First of all, thank you for taking the time to develop a very user-friendly course. Secondly, thank you for providing the opportunity to access this type of material in a clear and precise manner, which allows for a deep understanding that is easy to incorporate into our knowledge.

Jose M.

Informative

September 23, 2025

Points are made and then enforced

Steve C.

Excellent Instructional Videos

September 23, 2025

Videos were detailed and concise. information presented very well

John S.