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AAA Food Handler

SOUTH DAKOTA
FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION

4.9
(8,293 reviews)

$99.95

Gold Package

$119.95

Diamond Package

$69.95

Exam Only

$49.95

Training Only

* 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.

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South Dakota Food Manager Certification – Health Department Approved

We guarantee approval of the Certified Food Protection Manager Program by the health department.

Please click to view the nationally recognized ANSI accreditation for Food Protection Manager.

OUR CLIENTS

BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
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ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US

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Getting Food Manager Certification Is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Yes. South Dakota law requires that all food establishments have a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff.

Pass an exam from an ANAB  accredited program, such as AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification.

South Dakota Food Manager Certification is valid for 5 years and must be renewed before expiration.

Yes. South Dakota recognizes Food Protection Manager Certification from programs accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP), making them valid nationwide.

Yes. Recertification must be done by completing both the course and the examination again.

South Dakota follows the 2017 FDA Model Food Code. Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above, and cold foods at 41°F or below.

Food handlers are trained for basic food safety. Food managers oversee broader responsibilities, including compliance, staff training, and operational safety.

Yes, online training and exams are available and fully accepted in South Dakota.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Protection Manager Certification is accredited by the ANAB and the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It’s widely accepted and recognized across the United States.

It helps prevent foodborne illness, ensures compliance, and boosts career opportunities.

You’ll need to complete an approved course in nutrition and foodservice management and pass the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam.

AAA Food Handler’s Food Manager Program meets the requirements for Certified Food Service Manager Requirement to Comply with CFR § 483.60 Food and Nutrition Services.

Yes. The Certified Food Protection Manager (PIC) should be present during all hours of operation.

No. South Dakota does not mandate statewide certification for food managers; however, the Person in Charge (PIC) must demonstrate knowledge of basic food safety principles.

The South Dakota Department of Health oversees food safety.

Contact:

  • Address: 600 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

Food Manager Reviews

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Informative

Brooks R.

Engaging and easy to understand

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Engaging and easy to understand

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Ivis G.

Long but very informative

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Never being in this trade before, I appreciated how well everything was explained and laid out. The added questions after each section was helpful too.

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great experience , i have learned a lot!

zeina A.

Good

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Overall good experience, just time consuming

Nevaeh

Fun

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It was fast and convenient

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I was very informative

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Excelente capacitación

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November 12, 2025

When paying attention to training, the answers are given…

Samuels .

Summarized the key points of imprortant steps of becoming a food handling manager.

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Summarized the key points of imprortant steps of becoming a food handling manager.

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