* 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
loved it. very helpful and at my own pace
It’s thanks to this food handler’s training course that I now know the proper ways to store, handle, prepare, cook, serve, and maintain the safest temperature for any given food item. Unfortunately, due to the robotic computerized voice and disingenuous health inspector avatar, it makes it difficult to stay properly immersed and focused on the training course without a living human presence.
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Course was informative and helpful.
Excellent program
Excellent program
great course
Perfect course, easy to comprehend.
The site was user-friendly and easy to navigate.
Too many modules and many are too short. Some have one sentence. makes it boring and time consuming.
It was great! I learned a lot.
The videos are short and to the point.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
This training was very to the point effective plain and simple. Very detailed learning experience.
The course was smooth. I like the periodic quizzes. I would’ve liked to have left my review after my practice test so I know how much the materials prepared me for the practice (I understand the limitations of prepping for the actual test). But it was easy to navigate, no tech problems, and gave me ideas for my shop that I plan on implementing.
Thorough, captivating, easy to move through program!
I really appreciated the thoroughness of this training. Also, it was very helpful having the review quizzes located all throughout the modules. I learned so many new things that I wasn’t aware of and will begin practicing immediately.
Good content and interactive experience. Thank you. AAA! 🙂
well done
I will give a complete review once i have completed my study exams and taken my exam. until then I have enjoyed the class this far and have learned a lot. we give full review once finished.
greate course
Great
I appreciate the way that the units where broken down and the information given was clear and concise.
Great course and I learned so much!
Very educational!
Thorough and well done with the graphics
This training was very thorough. The Modules were very easy to follow and the review questions were a great follow up to each chapter. Look forward to apply the knowledge i have gained in this course.
This training was convenient and completed on my own time schedule. I appreciate that it was online.
Some of the information came and went a little too quickly on the slide show. I did need to pause and repeat a few of the screens to be sure I understood what it was telling me.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
there a lot of information that help me understand how to be better at serving alcohol
Not fun but informative as it should!
Great Training
Completed in under 2 hours and was very clear!
short, and straight to the point training.
See above. You need to have an gear/option to change playback speed.
Mal
though it was great
great training
N/A
real easy just have to pay attention
Not complicated. Definitely uses a lot of common sense.
I strongly recommend it to everyong who needs it.
This course is very good. Through systematic learning, I have leared a lot of practical knowledge and mathods ,knowed precautions. I strongly recommend it to everyong who needs it.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Although the course material felt dry and repetitive at times, overall the information was informative, and hammered home the basics of working food in any setting. Great course for beginners and for those novice food handlers who may need to remember a thing or two.
Very informative!
A food manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a food establishment. To stay aware of what is happening, they must be actively engaged, observant, and organized. One of the most effective strategies is simply being present. Walking the floor, observing food preparation, and monitoring customer service gives the manager a firsthand view of daily operations. This visibility helps identify problems early, such as safety violations, poor hygiene, or inefficiencies in the kitchen.
Informative, but the speaking in the video goes fast & there is no way to slow it down on a tablet or phone. The video locks up after the question in the Examples of Cross Contamination portion & then the music plays over the voice for the remainder of the section.
It was good
Good course
Great
Good course
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
there a lot of information that help me understand how to be better at serving alcohol
Not fun but informative as it should!
Great Training
Completed in under 2 hours and was very clear!
short, and straight to the point training.
See above. You need to have an gear/option to change playback speed.
Mal
though it was great
great training
N/A
real easy just have to pay attention
Not complicated. Definitely uses a lot of common sense.
I strongly recommend it to everyong who needs it.
This course is very good. Through systematic learning, I have leared a lot of practical knowledge and mathods ,knowed precautions. I strongly recommend it to everyong who needs it.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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