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AAA Food Handler

IOWA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,337 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
8,337 reviews
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EYE OPENING ON ALL DIFFERENT PARTS OF FOOD SAFETY

May 29, 2025

IT WAS A REALLY DETAILED SESSIONS

Umu K.

Recommended

May 28, 2025

Not as long as expected and interesting. Straight to the points.

Eric S.

.FOOD MANAGER TRNG

May 28, 2025

.Excellent curriculum

CHARLES B.

Got the info I needed

May 28, 2025

Info presented well. although it was an AI voice doing the presenting which was apparent in how things were presented.

Maz

clearly presented, and not too annoying!

May 28, 2025

This course is totally fine. It would be hard to make a course like this more than just “fine,” but I’ve never been through one of these trainings that was better than this, and have certainly been through trainings that were worse! The information is presented clearly and I feel well prepared for the exam, and it wasn’t too annoying 🙂 I very much appreciate that AAA food handler is woman and minority owned, instead of donating money to political causes I deeply oppose, as most of the places that offer these certifications do. Thanks for offering an alternative, AAA!

colleen

Very informative

May 28, 2025

Maria was wonderful with her explanations.

Jill

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May 28, 2025

it was informative and interactive

Hoang N.

Fantastic!

May 28, 2025

Training was useful and educational!

Carlee L.

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May 28, 2025

Very well done

Aura S.

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May 28, 2025

Birhan A.

Easy to use

May 28, 2025

I have used another well-known platform to stay current for my business, for many years and I will never use them again-This site is easy to use, women owned and saves time. No in person class time for very busy people!

Donna

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May 28, 2025

Garrett

Good

May 28, 2025

This was easy to follow.

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James

Food Manager

May 27, 2025

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Sompong

Well done

May 27, 2025

Easy to understand and follow along. Well placed sample questions.

Sierra

Well Organized Topics

May 27, 2025

the course was clear, easy to follow, and well-structured. Each section focused on essential food safety practices, making it simple to understand and remember. The step-by-step format and review questions helped reinforce key points. Great for anyone preparing for the food handler certification!

Jin K.