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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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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
8,318 reviews
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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,318 reviews)
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Quick and informative

September 23, 2025

I liked the coarse, very understanding and it didn’t drag out topics.

Kayla M.

AAA Food Manager Training

September 23, 2025

The course was thorough and presented in a concise manner that was easy to understand.

William V.

AMAZING

September 23, 2025

This course was concise and to the point. Highly recommend!

Jayme D.

Clear and precise

September 23, 2025

Clear and precise reviewal. Easy to follow

zach S.

Easy to take at your own speed

September 23, 2025

Since I am up and down with customers, it was nice to be able to start and stop the course as necessary.

Deb

Good

September 23, 2025

This was comprehensive

Emily R.

Colin's Food Handler course review

September 23, 2025

I learned a lot in this Food Handler training course. The course was thorough and technically sound.

Colin P.

Very educational

September 23, 2025

All areas of need to know were covered in this course.

Alicia S.

Nice Course

September 22, 2025

Only thing I wish was different — after each page, the “module completed successfully” popup blocks the next module button. You have to click the X too dismiss (or wait a while) before proceeding to the next module. If you could just scoot that over just a little bit…

Ben

good

September 22, 2025

easy access

kevin K.

Great course

September 22, 2025

Helpful information. Well put together

Joyce B.

Informative

September 22, 2025

Straight to the point.

Sam

Effcient and informative

September 22, 2025

I was able to go through the learning modules quickly while pausing due to external factors. The information presented was clear and absent any unnecesary fill ins. All of the information is applicable to both the exam and day to day workplace use.

Yvonne W.

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September 22, 2025

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Chelsea A.

Easy to follow

September 21, 2025

Super informative and helpful.

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September 21, 2025

Case

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September 21, 2025

easy to navigate and understand

jessica D.

great food manager course

September 20, 2025

i thought the food manager courses were very informative and liked that there was questions in between each module

vivian C.

Manager Training Course

September 20, 2025

This course was very thorough! I gained a lot of knowledge and information that I had no idea existed. Thank you!

Jeanine