* 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
A great training course
This course is informative and easy to follow as it move along at a good pace.
modules were easy to understand format
The course was really nice and helped me remember a whole lot of things
Made it very easy to learn and obtain the information needed to take your exam
good work
great experience
Very simple concepts to grab and very easy and smooth completion process.
The food handler class was quick and easy to fit into my schedule
It is not the first course i have taken, but it has been awhile, this was definitely a quality experience
Very easy Informative and helpful 👍🏿
This course was very insightful and refreshing. I feel that I now have a clearer understanding of how important food safety in kitchen spaces. From learning how to properly wash hands, handle raw and ready to eat foods, and the importance of keeping foods out of the danger zone. The lessons that especially peaked my interest were cleaning and sanitation and preventing cross contamination. This is very important and everyone show be taught this lesson. I feel that I am more confident and prepared in my ability to ensure appropriate business practices while also protecting the health of my customers.
Yes, I got distracted and bored at times. but this was much less than most courses. The voice was pleasant to listen to and I liked the drawings.
This was very easy and efficient test.
Good
I love it
Me gustó mucho la manera del curso es didáctico y fácil para el aprendizaje
This course was very informative, I like the choice if short videos instead of paragraphs.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Different modules allow you to complete the training in different sittings at your own pace. The short quizzes after each module makes it easier to retain the information you are learning. There is a lot of visual representation of the information you are learning as well.
Awesome!
It was informative
very informative and easy to use course modules interactive as well
It is a easy to understand course, appreciate it being self paced. A lot to take in but very informative.
This was super easy and informative.
It was so easy
simple to follow, great design and flow.
The modules were very easy to follow, all of them were very engaging and interesting.
Thank you for providing good and thorough training for a new small business starting out from a home kitchen (cottage food). I hope to pass my exam with flying colors!
Easy to follow along and well laid out.
Course was very informative, easy to understand and navigate. Would highly recommend!
It was very theural
This course did a great job of fully explaining all information in detail at a manageable pace. I would definitely recommend to others in the future.
Easy to follow and informative 👍
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The course is awesome
The course is awesome
it was a great course it really goes into detail about all the rules everyone should know about selling alcohol.
I would like to see the correct answer identified when my response was incorrect. How else to improve/learn?
Very good course. Easy and informative. I would recommend to anyone needing RBS training.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Very good
Food handlers Courses is very important to the Person work in restaurants of company of food. Must take this course. Cz its show how to take care of food…
Very usefull and interesting information that I definitely needed.
good course to learn, but can be a little repetitive
Personally, I felt the training was very detailed and walked through everything you needed to know for food and equipment safety. They went to a detailed breakdown of everything from washing your hands to training your employees.
I loved that the course was very interactive.
Highly recommended
5 Star.
It was easy to understand and the exam was straightforward.
thank you
Learned a lot in a fun way! Thank you!
Simple and easy to understand, overall great course!
Easy and fun!
Long but very self explanatory course. Very informative and very helpful to getting me to understand and pass final exam.
it is important to know the basics of food safety and this course makes a great job with it
GOOOOOO NUGGETS!
GOOOO NUGGETS
Alcohol Training Reviews
4.8
The course is awesome
The course is awesome
it was a great course it really goes into detail about all the rules everyone should know about selling alcohol.
I would like to see the correct answer identified when my response was incorrect. How else to improve/learn?
Very good course. Easy and informative. I would recommend to anyone needing RBS training.
Food Allergen Reviews
5.0
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Harassment Training Review
4.9
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