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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,333 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
8,333 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,333 reviews)
Excellent93%
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Terrible1%

good information trying to schedule a exam so far a night mare

February 20, 2023

Sandra M.

awesome long but very informative

February 20, 2023

great course! learned a lot through this long course.

David C.

5 srars

February 20, 2023

Very informative

Anelys D.

4

February 20, 2023

Pam S.

5 stars

February 19, 2023

Content was easy to understand and follow. A few questions had answers not covered in the content of the course.

Tricia S.

very clear and easy to follow

February 19, 2023

i like that it includes the information in a concise way and explained in a way that everyone can understand it

Kevin S.

Very informative and easy to follow course. I do wish you could rewind within the module, you can only do so at the end of the module.

February 19, 2023

Katherine H.

amazing

February 19, 2023

Mustafa D.

Easy to understand. Being able to rewind without having to watch the entire module again for taking notes would have been a time saver! Otherwise great course!

February 19, 2023

Angela S.

Great Course!

February 19, 2023

Ashely K.

Great

February 18, 2023

Polina D.

Good Course

February 18, 2023

Fast, clear and easy to do course.

Niccoló S.

Great

February 18, 2023

Very helpful

Sandy V.

Good

February 18, 2023

Chang O.

Great

February 18, 2023

Great experience

Emmanuel A.

Best course, helpfull

February 17, 2023

Baktash U.

Great and useful information, easy to follow course.

February 17, 2023

Janette R.

Simple and easy to use course.

February 17, 2023

Sarah M.

Easy to navigate.

February 17, 2023

Velincia K.

Simple and Easy to Use

February 17, 2023

My only time with how this training system works is to make sure to pause when you want to take notes on something. The module will keep going and you can’t rewind without rewatching the whole module. Other than that it was excellent and easy to use!

Hannah S.