* Diamond Package – In order to qualify for the Free Retest, you must complete the ENTIRE online training 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 $24.24 USD (includes HST).
Ontario Food Handler Certification – Ministry of Health Approved



















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.
This training is recommended for anyone involved in preparing, serving or handling food, especially in settings open to the public—restaurants, day cares, camps, long-term care, special events, etc.
All provincial public health authorities in Canada recognizes this certificate.
On average, students complete the lessons and quizzes in 8 hours, but you don’t have to finish all at once—the system saves your progress. You have 30 days from enrollment to pass the final exam and complete the course.
Yes. All instructional content, quizzes, and the final exam are completed online—no in-person classroom visits are needed.
To take the course (including the exam), you need a device (desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone) with internet access and a web browser. For the final exam, you’ll also need a functioning webcam and microphone.
Video proctoring ensures the identity of the test-taker, protects the integrity of the exam, and prevents cheating. Showing valid photo ID before the exam is a requirement by provincial/territorial health authorities.
Once you begin the exam, a proctor connects via webcam and ensures the environment meets requirements (quiet, no external materials, no other people). You are observed during the entire exam. You may not use headphones, notes, or leave the room.
You may retake the exam an unlimited number of times unless suspected of cheating. In that case, you may be removed from the course and must re-enroll and pay again.
A score of at least 70% is required on the final exam to earn your certificate.
If you don’t pass on the first try, you can retake the exam (first retest free for the Diamond Package). Each additional retest will be charged $20 CAD. Please contact our support team by calling 714-592-4100 or email us at support@aaafoodhandler.com to retake the exam. You can only reach our support staff during business hours.
Immediately upon passing the final exam, your certificate becomes available for instant download. You are responsible for printing your own copy. No hard copy is mailed.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. After expiration, you must retake the course to renew.
The course is currently offered in English. However, accommodations are made for ESL users.
Yes. The price covers both the full course content and the final exam.
Your credit card information is never stored on the site. All transactions are processed via a secure, third-party service.
Yes, you can begin and pause as needed. The system will save your progress and let you resume where you left off.
Food Manager Reviews
4.9
Hello, this course was amazing. We have a small restaurant in a casino and will put three other managers through this knowledgeable certification. Thank you
Very informative and detailed. I’ve learned so much!
Very good course
Great course! Very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommended!
Excellent training and informative.
excellent class very informative trainginh
I recently completed the Food Manager Certification course, and it exceeded my expectations. The course was interactive, informative, and engaging, making it easy to stay focused throughout. The material was presented in a clear and concise manner, with real-world examples that made the information easy to understand and apply. Overall, the course was well-prepared, highly organized, and professionally delivered. I would definitely recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in food safety and management.
This course was self paced, easy to learn, and beneficial. I recommend to anyone that needs to get their certification .
This program was easy to follow and easy to pass.
Very well organized training
very well explained,
Was able to complete on my time
This is a great training all the way around. It is long and a little arduous, but well worth it. It is very informative and simple to understand. The training is divided into 10 sessions, each of which is further broken down into various sections. These sections are very straightforward. Very easy to take notes and follow through. The only negative thing I have to say is that if you miss something being said, you can’t scroll backwards; you have to repeat that lesson of that section.
Covered a wide range of concepts in a way that was easy to understand
I found the course to be standard in almost all the information provided however, particularly at the earlier points in the course, I found several instances of information that should have been taught concurrently was split up. This non-linear dissemination made written note taking quite problematic and impeded what could be a more natural flow throughout the lessons. The topic that this was most prevalent in was the discussion of Bio Hazards including discussion of various pathogens. I specifically recall a lesson review with questions regarding Trichinella and Shiga Toxin when they had not yet been covered in the course. Immediately following that review section, those topics were then covered. Outside of those issues I found the course to be rather buggy. I used an iPad A16 (2025) with the latest software update as of today 11/16/25. Also as a note, it would be very helpful to rewind each video along the slider bar to a specific point rather than having to replay the entire video.
Good Stuff!