* 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
Awesome
It would be a lot better if you weren’t forced to watch all 50 min of videos.
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Taking course with AAA is easy and accessible. It also give me time to study more because i can go back to the module for easy access of studying and reading
For a mandatory course..it was pretty good.
super easy and cheap
Videos were informative and easy to watch. Test was straightforward.
FatTom si an acronyms that highlights 6 stages bacteria can grow faster in food. These are:
Food – Acidity – Temperature – Time – Oxygen – Moisture.
While all of them are very important to know, for me the stand out one is Temperature. It shows you the diffence between the cooking temperature, the fridge temperature and the danger zone temperature which are some key elemeents to know in order to prevent the growth of bacteria in food.
Comprehensive but easy to follow and understand
It was incredibly hard to stay focused after the 1 hour mark and feel if I didn’t already do food handling training before, I would have struggled with the exam.
It was a good training that was easy to understand and comprehend.
I recently completed the AAA Food Handler Course, and it was an excellent experience! The course was well-organized and easy to follow, with clear explanations of food safety, hygiene, and handling practices. I especially appreciated the practical examples and visual aids, which made it easy to understand important concepts like TCS foods, temperature danger zones, and proper thawing methods.
The interactive quizzes helped reinforce the lessons, and I felt confident applying the knowledge in a real-world kitchen setting. Overall, the course was engaging, informative, and very user-friendly. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their food safety skills and meet certification requirements.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
i was fascinate and really satisfied with this course and program, is the best that you can found and the school program is amazing. Thank you weary much. 10/10 for everything
Well done and informative. Its a little longer then I thought at firest, but really drives home the iformation.
I like the explanation way they did
I’m thankful there wasn’t a bunch of fluff but enough context to make everything make perfect sense. This is my first time taking a Food Manager course and this one was clear and helped me feel confident for my exam. My only critique would be that it would have been nice to see how much time I had left or how many slides/modules I had left so I could have planned my day better. I ended up having to take the course over 2 days because I did not allow enough time on the first day.
GREAT LAYOUT – EASY TO FOLLOW
Straight forward easy to understand
Gracias por tan excelente curso y permitirlo en Espanol pues es una ayuda muy grande para realizar nuestro trabajo correctamente en Este Gran pais que nos ha permitido crecer y trabajar con resposabilidad ,de verdad muy agradecido la comunidad hispana,por perm itirnos superarnos y trabajar con excelente calidad aun cuando nos enfrentamos a la Barrera del lenguaje y nos permiten prepararnos tan Bien .Gracias AAA.
Thank you for providing me with the knowledge needed to be a key player in a new restaurant!
The Food Manager class was clear, informative, and well structured. I feel more confident in applying safe food handling practices every day.
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Loved it and I love the quiz at the end of each module
great
it told me the things i am required to know.
Course is really good for food handler and to start your own food truck business.
Very informative and well put together
Very good
The course is well laid out, easy to follow and understand.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The demonstration muddied the waters between criminal offenses and license revocations regarding server to client interactions. The program gives off the impression that business owners will do whatever it takes to distance themselves from irresponsible servers and forego accountability to avoid repercussions when it comes to the employees they license to serve alcohol. Many of the questions on reviews involved answers that were deemed incorrect when the trainee is directed to choose a revocation of employees’ license or potential criminal charges based on the employee’s actions, revocation being the correct answer. The trainee should not be inclined to choose between two answers that are deemed as nuanced when both outcomes are possible.
Lots of info but presented well
A lot of information but well presented
Excellent material
great training
I enjoyed The process
Great course recommend it.
Was very detailed and informative.
Great information
Informative
Great
Just when I thought this course would never end…it did. I learned lots of information I will never forget. The course is pretty much common sense but you will need to take notes on things you aren’t sure of. I only had to do one course twice but I knew what I had gotten wrong and I got 100% on the next go round.
Great Deal and easy and fast!
My training cousrse is informative, it’s fun and challenging
The review was nice.
very understanding course
this course provided me with more than enough information. truly one of the best and most well respected courses.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
well presented
Very good teaching methods.
It was really easy and informative
it was ok.
The videos were hard to get through. I kept falling asleep between them. The voice is worse then my algebra teacher back in middle school. Please change that for others sake.
The information presented was clear, informative and helpful.
easy and informative
great staff
Very easy to do and understand
Very good information glad I have the opportunity to take this class.
I enjoyed this course and even learned some new things. You go into it thinking that most of these concepts are common sense, which a lot of it is, but it goes into deeper detail about other aspects that I didn’t even consider
Mimi deserves a raise she is wonderful
Great course! Only takes a few hours to complete
Simple, easy to understand
course was very informative and i understood everything explained in the course
Very easy to understand.
Didn’t know different foods had different temperatures to be fully cooked
Didn’t know different foods had such a different temperature range to be fully cooked
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The demonstration muddied the waters between criminal offenses and license revocations regarding server to client interactions. The program gives off the impression that business owners will do whatever it takes to distance themselves from irresponsible servers and forego accountability to avoid repercussions when it comes to the employees they license to serve alcohol. Many of the questions on reviews involved answers that were deemed incorrect when the trainee is directed to choose a revocation of employees’ license or potential criminal charges based on the employee’s actions, revocation being the correct answer. The trainee should not be inclined to choose between two answers that are deemed as nuanced when both outcomes are possible.
Lots of info but presented well
A lot of information but well presented
Excellent material
great training
I enjoyed The process
Great course recommend it.
Was very detailed and informative.
Great information
Informative
Great
Just when I thought this course would never end…it did. I learned lots of information I will never forget. The course is pretty much common sense but you will need to take notes on things you aren’t sure of. I only had to do one course twice but I knew what I had gotten wrong and I got 100% on the next go round.
Great Deal and easy and fast!
My training cousrse is informative, it’s fun and challenging
The review was nice.
very understanding course
this course provided me with more than enough information. truly one of the best and most well respected courses.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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