MONTANA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9

(8,338 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.

100% Online, Accessible 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Start, Stop and Resume Training Course as Needed
Course Duration: 4 Hours Exam Duration: 2 Hours
Courses and Exam Expire 1 Year From Purchase Date
Exam Passing Score 70%

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited Food Manager Certification
Print Your Food Manager Certificate Immediately After Passing Your Exam
Group Registrations: Keep Track of All Employees in One Area
Certification Valid for Up to 5 Years
Health Department Approved in All 50 States
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Montana 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

PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.

PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

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)

Is Food Manager Certification Required in Montana?

Yes. Montana law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

How Do I Become a Montana Certified Food Manager?

Pass an exam from an ANAB accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

How Long is a Food Safety Certification Valid in Montana?

Montana Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

What is the ANAB?

The ANAB is a non-governmental body that offers accreditation services to organizations in both the public and private sectors. It evaluates and recognizes the competence of entities to carry out specific tasks according to established standards, helping ensure trust and consistency across industries.

Is Food Protection Manager Certification Accepted in Montana?

Yes. Montana recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid nationwide.

What is the Difference Between a Food Handler and a Food Manager in Montana?

Food handlers are trained in fundamental food safety principles such as personal hygiene, safe food handling, and cross-contamination prevention. In contrast, food managers take on broader responsibilities, including ensuring compliance with local and state health regulations, overseeing staff training, maintaining accurate food safety documentation, managing foodborne illness risks, and upholding overall safety and sanitation standards within the food establishment.

Can I Take the Montana Food Manager Certification Online?

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in Montana.

What is the Most Recognized Food Manager Certification?

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.

What Does a Certified Food Protection Manager Do in Montana?

A Certified Food Protection Manager monitors food safety operations, trains staff, and ensures compliance with the Montana food code.

Why is Food Protection Manager Certification Important in Montana?

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

How Do I Become a Certified Dietary Manager in Montana?

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.

How Can I Contact the Montana Department of Public Health for Food Safety Questions?

You can reach the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services at:

Address:
111 North Sanders Street
Helena, Montana 59620

What Are Montana’s Food Safety Requirements for Bare Hand Contact and Cooking Temperatures?

Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods is generally prohibited unless the establishment has received approval and follows strict procedures, including a written plan and additional hygienic practices.

For cooking temperatures, Montana follows the 2013 FDA Food Code, including:

Comminuted meats:
– 145°F for 3 minutes
– 150°F for 1 minute
– 155°F for 15 seconds
– 158°F for 1 second
Hot holding: 135°F or above
Cold holding: 41°F or above

Food handler manager

November 18, 2025

Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!

Magdalena S.

Excellent training

Excellent training and informative.

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Informative

November 17, 2025

I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.

LaShonda W.

Laura

Amazing training experience

This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .

Roger U.

Vy N.

Easy to follow, quick

This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.

Shara

Very well organized training

Bradford

very well explained,

Lou A.

Great quality easy to use

Was able to complete on my time

Ashley

November 16, 2025

This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.

Hilton

Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand

Timothy F.

Thorough but needs work

I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.

Christopher T.

Fast, Informative, Efficient

Good Stuff!

Josh

Times and Tempertures

It was an easy and Interesting course. I learned things I did not know .

Happy P.

Importance of keep food safe.

The importance of keep food safe to avoid any outbreak. The importance of keeping the food facilities clean and safe. The importance of give training to your staff and record and report everything. The importance of times and temperatures in a food facility.

Miriam B.

Easy to understand!

November 15, 2025

I like how the course simplify things!

Lea

Concise information

Simple yet effective information

Bingxin W.

Very helpful.

Learned a lot.

Waleed A.

MONTANA FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

PREVENT

AWARENESS

ELIMINATE

MINIMIZE

PRODUCTIVITY

WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

WHY CHOOSE US

Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Food handler manager

Excellent training

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Informative

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Amazing training experience

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Easy to follow, quick

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Great quality easy to use

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Informative

Thorough but needs work

Fast, Informative, Efficient

Times and Tempertures

Importance of keep food safe.

Easy to understand!

Concise information

Very helpful.

MONTANA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION