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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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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.
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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4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,337 reviews)
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Safety first

May 21, 2025

It was good, a lot of important information that helped me to realize the significance for a manager to keep everyone safe and keep up with the business at the same time. Such as identifying potential biological, chemical, food borne hazards that could lead to an unsafe situation.

Emily M.

Not too painful

May 21, 2025

A good resource. The presentation controls need to be updated, but a strong resource nonetheless.

Nate

It was informative

May 20, 2025

I completed the AAA Food Handler course, and I’m really happy with it! Everything was clear, informative, and easy to follow. The lessons covered all the important topics.

The online format was super convenient. It was a great experience, and I feel much more confident now.

Kirill

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May 20, 2025

simranjit K.

Easy to Follow

May 20, 2025

Provided an easy to follow outline, along with user-friendly ways to review and study at my own pace.

Michelle

food manager course

May 20, 2025

i love that i got to do the course on my own pace. and maria was a great help.

Emmanuel V.

amazing

May 19, 2025

amazing

broden S.

FMC COURSE

May 19, 2025

My first FMCC was back in 2006. Although I’m not a fan of having to take any type of tests, we’ll see how this one goes! I have found this course to be a bit more interesting than the previous ones taken. It goes quickly, is easy to understand, but I probably could have done without the “feeling worms move in their mouth” part. Other than that, two thumbs up!!!

Kathy

Convenient

May 19, 2025

A great option, thankyou for providing this online service. It allowed me to work at my own pace and on my own time.

Rebecca M.

Great course!

May 19, 2025

Interactive and educational! Great program and easy to use.

James R.

Great refresher, easy to go along

May 19, 2025

The review was a great refresher. Not only were these things that we are already taught in food handlers, but it does go more indepth when it comes to the responsibilities for those that are in a manager or owner position. It was easy to understand the information and grasp the concepts that were here.

KR

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May 19, 2025

Emily S.

Very Informative.

May 19, 2025

I enjoyed this Course. They taught me things I didn’t Know. Would definitely Recommend to others.

Ashley

Training Course

May 19, 2025

It’s was a great class and I did obtain a lot of information.

Gayle N.

Very Informative course

May 19, 2025

The course was very easy to follow and understand. I will use this knowledge at home and in the store. Thank you AAA for such great training!

Ann M.

all about food safety

May 19, 2025

This a really good thing to watch for food safety.

nevaeh

Quick and Informative

May 19, 2025

Short lessons, lots to learn but easy to follow.

Sara S.

Very Helpful information

May 19, 2025

This course is kinda long but it goes into great detail to make sure you know everything you need to know about being a food Manager

Dwayne M.

Helpful Training

May 18, 2025

I am working on opening a cottage food business, and this training is required by my state. It was easy to follow along, and the questions after each chapters helped with my understanding.

Kendra

Buena experiencia..

May 18, 2025

Realmente esta muy fácil de entender. Puedes elegirlo en Espanol para comprender mejor terminos y procedimientos.

Maricarmen F.