* 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.
We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.
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Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.
Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.
Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.
Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is responsible for ensuring food safety compliance in food establishments. This role is earned by passing the Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which is accredited by the ANAB and developed in accordance with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). With this certification, managers demonstrate their ability to oversee safe food handling, prevent contamination, and lead food safety protocols.
Choosing a Food Protection Manager Certification exam that’s accredited by the ANAB and recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) ensures you are meeting national standards. This nationally accredited food manager certification is accepted in all 50 states, including North Dakota, and provides credibility with local health departments and employers.
Yes. The Food Protection Manager Certification offered by AAA Food Handler is approved by the North Dakota Department of Health. It meets both state regulations and the FDA Food Code 2022, making it valid across all food service operations within the state.
The course prepares managers to lead with confidence. Topics include:
The Food Protection Manager Certification exam is:
Accessible from home with a webcam and microphone
After passing, you can immediately download and print your Food Protection Manager Certification.
If you’ve selected the Diamond Package, you’ll receive one free retake of the Food Protection Manager Certification exam, provided you complete the full training and all practice tests first. The retake must be completed within six months of your initial attempt.
Once you pass the exam, your North Dakota Food Manager Certification remains valid for five years. After that, you’ll need to renew by retaking the nationally accredited food manager certification exam.
Yes. The AAA Food Handler Food Protection Manager Certification meets food safety standards outlined in CFR § 483.60 for healthcare and long-term care facilities. It’s also a valuable credential for those working toward becoming a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).
When you select a Food Protection Manager Certification exam accredited by the ANAB and developed with the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), you’re choosing a credential trusted by regulators and employers across North Dakota. It reflects adherence to national food safety standards and supports long-term professional credibility.
Training is optional but highly recommended. If you’re already confident in your knowledge, you may choose the Exam Only option. However, the full training course includes 10 review sections and over 160 practice questions designed to help you succeed on the Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
The Food Manager Certification program is available for individuals and businesses located in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Renville, Sheridan, and Ward counties in North Dakota. AAA Food Handler provides training that meets local, state, and national food safety requirements.
Yes. AAA Food Handler provides bulk purchasing and a team dashboard for businesses. This makes it easy to assign the Food Protection Manager Certification course to multiple employees, track their progress, and manage certifications across restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, and franchises.
Food safety oversight in North Dakota is managed by the North Dakota Department of Health. For questions about food protection manager certification requirements, local compliance, or food code regulations, you can contact:
North Dakota Department of Health
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505.
Food Handler Reviews
4.9
Website was laggy. Videos took long to start
It teaches you what you need to learn, it’s ok.
I enjoyed it and it was simple if you were on it.
Very helpful content for food preparation and food service workers
I WAS SO SCARE ON NOT BEING ABLE TO ACHIVE THIS TEST.BUT IM GLAD I DID
the information is really important for knowing how to handle frozen foods.it has helped me a lot to gain more knowledge.
I’ve gotten my food handlers’ certification and this course taught me more then the lasts 2. I enjoyed the presentations and the pace the course went.
I already knew a good chunk of the information in this course, however there was also a lot of important information as well that I wasn’t fully aware of too. The course was very descriptive and easy to understand. Would recommend to anyone working in food service.
It was easy
Great
Very informative
Very informative and easy to understand.
Great program.
It was informative
it is a good long and easy course you should have working a resturaunt
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Informative and easy to follow along.
Easy to follow and pause to take notes
The information was presented in an easy to understand format. I feel confident that I’m ready for the exam.
Very well organized and great information.
course was good
Very good and well teaching technique,make easy to learn and not get bored in the process, highly recommended,
Informative and detailed training
Very informative and easy to follow. Learned some very interesting facts and will be adding a lot of the information in this course to our weekly employee meetings. Would recommend.
Course provided excellent training, very detailed and to the point. Learned a great deal through my training.
The course was very entertaining, it held my attention and was very interactive.
This course was easy to follow and use. Each module was informative.
The training was easy to follow
Straight to the point lessons. Prefect and I liked it, easy to keep coming back on my own time to finish my lessons. thank you
It was easy to understand
After completing Sample 1 exam, Sample 2 exam is locked! I’m currently in a chat with Karla who is no help, she says someone will contact me, but that is not true! At this point I’m just ready to take my Exam that I paid for, but seems like this could be a scam!
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
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Very insightful
Found it insightful
This course was very helpful
happy with the software.
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Was to the point!
Was simple and helpful.
Great program, a lot of information but broken up into nice bite size pieces.
easy to tackle in little chunks, and very informative on not just alchohol but what commonly surrounds it in an establishment
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
The course is of much common sense knowledge. It is pretty straight forward but it takes time. A 6th grader probably can do this well.
I enjoyed how thorough the testing was and have learned a lot from this!
Good information and easy to follow slides
This was a straightforward and simple program
The stuff to lean it was really simple and easy to learn.
Easy to complete
Very easy to understand and follow
I never knew how much work and effort truly went into making food safe until now. very informative and prepared me for my future in the food industry.
AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.
I took this course for a volunteer position but I know I will use it well. I found it quite informative and reminded me of things I have forgotten over the years. I learned a few things I did not know. Thank you for such a well written course!
I appreciate the extra knowledge I have gained from taking this course. I would recommend it to anyone in the food service industry.
Simple, thorough, easy to follow and retain information.
The course material was easy to learn and well executed
Had a couple of strange spelling errors. Pretty average as far as online training.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
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Very insightful
Found it insightful
This course was very helpful
happy with the software.
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Was to the point!
Was simple and helpful.
Great program, a lot of information but broken up into nice bite size pieces.
easy to tackle in little chunks, and very informative on not just alchohol but what commonly surrounds it in an establishment
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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