* 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
Was good
This course was very helpful and taught me a lot of information that I will need when starting a food business. However, as someone who learns through interacting with problems and questions, rather that just watching videos, I think I could have learned more if there were more problems and questions to answer throughout the videos.
Good but long
It was easy to do and fun to see Maria making weird faces
Very important
Great, fun, and easy-to-do modules. Would recommend it to anyone looking to get their certification!
thanks
I completed it in 1 day!
good
No complaints covers all questions and areas of the certification.
It was a little hard but a success.
lovely so easy
Really easy to use, clearly presented information, great prompts.
Very simple and easy to follow
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Love how it was well explained. Very easy friendly
it was great
very informative and taught me a lot of things I did not know.
There is so much that goes into managing a restaurant. Getting trained in proper back and front of house food handling protocol is time consuming, but so necessary when it comes to wanting to provide your customers with the best service possible. Thank you!
Great course if you want to know all aspects of food management and handling. From running a cottage stand or large restaurant, all the key information is part of this course.
clear concise easily understandable
Excellent information and feeling super prepared for the test!
Great class!
Was dreading doing more learning, but these modules were easy to lesson to. Kept me engaged and thinking throughout the learning process.
It’s a great ,simple and very clear curse!!
Preparation for managing food saftey
muy buen curso
the class was very well put together and thank you for offering this online
the lady explains each session with full details. pictures and charts are very helpful
Thank you for the detailed, step by step training.
I appreciated the clear method of explaining requirements along with visual aide. This course helped me better understand the differences and correlation between biological, chemical, physical, and cross-contamination hazards. I wasn’t aware of all of the risks involved in the food service industry. Not only am I able to help create a safe environment for our food business, but am more aware of the conditions and potential risks while taking my family out to eat at other food establishments. I am grateful that standards, policy, and procedures have been put in place to help keep people safe. In addition, I appreciated the mini-quiz opportunities with the immediate feedback to help me better monitor my progress.
Very informative
It definitely went faster than I expected. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned a lot.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The training modules were informative and easy to follow, unlike the previous website that had me stuck answering one question that never seemed to be the right answer. I want to get my money back from them. It was unfair treatment.
Course layout was user friendly. Course content was easy to digest and provided in an extremely learnable fashion.
The video needs to be watched twice before changing chapter
it was good and long
..
el mejor hasta ahora
Could be more interactive and the videos could have been condensed, but liked it otherwise!
covered everything
Easy and simple to understand
Great
n/a
It was very informative and loved that you can stop and play and rewind
Easy, and informative
Great
I was informed in great detail.
Amazing training
Easy to follow
great
The course regularly repeats information, even if that information was shared only moments ago. It also features an uncomfortable AI voiceover alongside stock photos of a woman, supposedly the same person. The course spends a lot of time sharing redundant or unnecessary information, much of which is completely unrelated to the subject matter of the module or the course as a whole
Very good training course
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
This course was easy to follow and understand. The activities were engaging and kept the course interesting.
very common sense test
Easy to understand
The test was quick, concise and convenient.
good course
The food handler training was easy to follow and understand.
This was the best fast and efficient course I’ve done. I would definitely recommend for anyone.
I was reminded of ways to keep foods from being contaminated so easily.
This is a well-organized and easy-to-follow study guide. It covers all the key topics clearly, making it simple to review and understand important concepts. Perfect for quick study sessions and exam prep.
I really enjoyed this training. It was very informative, and easy to understand!
Great training!
Took longer than a sit in class… I liked both though…
Great class really explains everything you need to know
Awesome
This course was super easy to follow. The modules were really informative and had everything I needed to pass the test with ease.
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The training modules were informative and easy to follow, unlike the previous website that had me stuck answering one question that never seemed to be the right answer. I want to get my money back from them. It was unfair treatment.
Course layout was user friendly. Course content was easy to digest and provided in an extremely learnable fashion.
The video needs to be watched twice before changing chapter
it was good and long
..
el mejor hasta ahora
Could be more interactive and the videos could have been condensed, but liked it otherwise!
covered everything
Easy and simple to understand
Great
n/a
It was very informative and loved that you can stop and play and rewind
Easy, and informative
Great
I was informed in great detail.
Amazing training
Easy to follow
great
The course regularly repeats information, even if that information was shared only moments ago. It also features an uncomfortable AI voiceover alongside stock photos of a woman, supposedly the same person. The course spends a lot of time sharing redundant or unnecessary information, much of which is completely unrelated to the subject matter of the module or the course as a whole
Very good training course
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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