* 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.
Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.
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
Very informative
the only thing that I would recommend in the future is easier progress tracking. I would reccomend this course do to the national recognition that it has.
Information was clearly presented
Great material and explanations. Easy to understand.
This was a very well laid out and produced course. I appreciated the way it was organized. It kept me engaged throughout.
Was not as complicated as expected. I learned what was need and am now ready to take the test.
Straightforward and fun
nice and easy, very well put together
Easy to follow the modules and found them informative.
This was really well put together and time efficient.
Good Course
Very informative and engaging.The videos made learning about food safety principles easy to remember for the exam.
This is by far one of the best food handlers classes I’ve taken. Very easy to follow. The information is presented in a way that is easy to remember.
I feel like this helps achieve the goal of satisfying customers with safe food products
An interesting detail is that food intoxications and food infections are different things! They are caused by different things and the timing for symptoms are completely different.
i liked the review questions at the end of the modules