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AAA Food Handler

NORTH DAKOTA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,249 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.

ANAB
ANAB
North Dakota 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

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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)

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:

  • Time and temperature control
  • Safe food handling and storage
  • Hygiene and handwashing protocols
  • Preventing cross-contamination
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and equipment maintenance
  • Understanding food safety regulations and inspection preparation
  • Leadership roles in food safety operations

The Food Protection Manager Certification exam is:

  • 100% online and proctored remotely
  • Available in English and Spanish

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

Food Protection Training
26,796 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 26,796 reviews)
Excellent92%
Very good6%
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October 1, 2025

Destini

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October 1, 2025

Aaliyah

Food Handler Certification

October 1, 2025

Website was laggy. Videos took long to start

Sam Z.

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October 1, 2025

Pleven H.

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October 1, 2025

Bree

Ok

October 1, 2025

It teaches you what you need to learn, it’s ok.

Kenedi

I like how they exsplained it very easy

October 1, 2025

I enjoyed it and it was simple if you were on it.

Brent J.

Great content

October 1, 2025

Very helpful content for food preparation and food service workers

Heidi

I DID IT

October 1, 2025

I WAS SO SCARE ON NOT BEING ABLE TO ACHIVE THIS TEST.BUT IM GLAD I DID

LEILANIE C.

Important information

October 1, 2025

the information is really important for knowing how to handle frozen foods.it has helped me a lot to gain more knowledge.

Evelin H.

Very detailed training

October 1, 2025

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.

Jamiqua M.

Very Informative.

October 1, 2025

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.

Ezra N.

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October 1, 2025

It was easy

Steven E.

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October 1, 2025

Great

Zoe S.

Review for AAA Food Handler

October 1, 2025

Very informative

Tysha P.

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October 1, 2025

Jimmy C.

Very interesting and informative

September 30, 2025

Colleen V.

Food Handler course

September 30, 2025

Very informative and easy to understand.

Great program.

Hector

Food Handlers Review

September 30, 2025

It was informative

Tashawn W.

food handling review

September 30, 2025

it is a good long and easy course you should have working a resturaunt

vicente G.

Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
Excellent93%
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Food Manager

July 15, 2025

Informative and easy to follow along.

Bryan

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July 15, 2025

Brandon H.

Very Informative

July 15, 2025

Easy to follow and pause to take notes

Katharine G.

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July 15, 2025

nargis

Good Preparation

July 15, 2025

The information was presented in an easy to understand format. I feel confident that I’m ready for the exam.

Lois B.

Great information.

July 15, 2025

Very well organized and great information.

Jessica

review

July 15, 2025

course was good

lestger

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July 15, 2025

Alexis

Easy to learn

July 15, 2025

Very good and well teaching technique,make easy to learn and not get bored in the process, highly recommended,

Michael L.

Informative

July 15, 2025

Informative and detailed training

Mahdi A.

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July 15, 2025

Luisa R.

Great Course

July 14, 2025

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.

Richard

Course Training

July 14, 2025

Course provided excellent training, very detailed and to the point. Learned a great deal through my training.

Sylvia B.

Very well put together.

July 14, 2025

The course was very entertaining, it held my attention and was very interactive.

Malkia

Easy to follow

July 14, 2025

This course was easy to follow and use. Each module was informative.

Tiffany

Informative and Easy to follow

July 14, 2025

The training was easy to follow

Scott E.

good

July 14, 2025

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

Tommy T.

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July 14, 2025

Carin Z.

Very grateful

July 14, 2025

It was easy to understand

Bernadette

Frustrating

July 14, 2025

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!

Nicole

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
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January 15, 2025

Jennifer L.

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January 13, 2025

Janie

Good

January 13, 2025

Good

Janie

No Title

January 12, 2025

Alejandro H.

RBS Alcohol

January 11, 2025

Great

Jesus G.

Great

January 11, 2025

Very insightful

Rebecca J.

No Title

January 11, 2025

Found it insightful

Rebecca

No Title

January 10, 2025

Bethany

Alcohol serving sizes

January 6, 2025

This course was very helpful

Jocelyn C.

No Title

January 6, 2025

Corey

No Title

January 4, 2025

Flor

it was a great training

January 4, 2025

happy with the software.

Jordan A.

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January 3, 2025

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Good

December 31, 2024

Vikas

No Title

December 28, 2024

Was to the point!

Alma

Review of course

December 28, 2024

Was simple and helpful.

Nicholas R.

No Title

December 26, 2024

Joshua

Comprehensive and Thorough

December 24, 2024

Great program, a lot of information but broken up into nice bite size pieces.

Jess

Solid review, Objective and informative

December 23, 2024

easy to tackle in little chunks, and very informative on not just alchohol but what commonly surrounds it in an establishment

Tali

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
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Food Manager Reviews

4.9

Food Protection Training
8,249 reviews
4.9
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 8,249 reviews)
Excellent93%
Very good5%
Average1%
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No Title

October 24, 2025

Belgiba U.

Easy Course

October 24, 2025

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.

Adela G.

Efficient and Informative Testing

October 23, 2025

I enjoyed how thorough the testing was and have learned a lot from this!

Gilbert B.

Food handler

October 23, 2025

Good information and easy to follow slides

Jannelyn D.

Quick and easy

October 23, 2025

This was a straightforward and simple program

Rachael

No Title

October 23, 2025

Gwen

good and easily way to learn.

October 23, 2025

The stuff to lean it was really simple and easy to learn.

Cyrus S.

Painless and quick but informative

October 23, 2025

Easy to complete

Sandi

Practical

October 23, 2025

Very easy to understand and follow

Rocio B.

Highly informative

October 23, 2025

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.

Garrett

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October 23, 2025

christopher

Informative

October 23, 2025

AAA Food handler course was informative and simple to complete.

Tommy

Good knowledge

October 23, 2025

Victor .

Informative

October 23, 2025

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!

Meghan M.

Food Handler Training

October 23, 2025

I appreciate the extra knowledge I have gained from taking this course. I would recommend it to anyone in the food service industry.

Lorie J.

Easy

October 23, 2025

Simple, thorough, easy to follow and retain information.

Amber S.

No Title

October 23, 2025

Olivia G.

Great Course

October 23, 2025

The course material was easy to learn and well executed

Michelson G.

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October 23, 2025

Jessica

Well enough.

October 23, 2025

Had a couple of strange spelling errors. Pretty average as far as online training.

Adrein V.

Alcohol Training Reviews

4.8

Food Protection Training
1,672 reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 1,672 reviews)
Excellent89%
Very good6%
Average3%
Poor1%
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No Title

January 15, 2025

Jennifer L.

No Title

January 13, 2025

Janie

Good

January 13, 2025

Good

Janie

No Title

January 12, 2025

Alejandro H.

RBS Alcohol

January 11, 2025

Great

Jesus G.

Great

January 11, 2025

Very insightful

Rebecca J.

No Title

January 11, 2025

Found it insightful

Rebecca

No Title

January 10, 2025

Bethany

Alcohol serving sizes

January 6, 2025

This course was very helpful

Jocelyn C.

No Title

January 6, 2025

Corey

No Title

January 4, 2025

Flor

it was a great training

January 4, 2025

happy with the software.

Jordan A.

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January 3, 2025

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January 3, 2025

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Good

December 31, 2024

Vikas

No Title

December 28, 2024

Was to the point!

Alma

Review of course

December 28, 2024

Was simple and helpful.

Nicholas R.

No Title

December 26, 2024

Joshua

Comprehensive and Thorough

December 24, 2024

Great program, a lot of information but broken up into nice bite size pieces.

Jess

Solid review, Objective and informative

December 23, 2024

easy to tackle in little chunks, and very informative on not just alchohol but what commonly surrounds it in an establishment

Tali

Food Allergen Reviews

5.0

Food Protection Training
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Harassment Training Review

4.9

Food Protection Training
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