Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service, specifically managers and other leaders.
ServSafe teaches about foodborne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees about the latest food safety issues. The ServSafe Manager course uses proven techniques, provides new Food & Drug Administration food code rules and content related to the food industry.
Topics include: providing safe food, forms of contamination, the safe food handler, the flow of food, food safety management systems, safe facilities & pest management, cleaning & sanitizing.
This course provides participants education to successfully pass the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam.
©2012 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). All rights reserved. ServSafe is a registered trademark of the NRAEF, used under license by National Restaurant Solutions, LLC. The logo appearing next to ServSafe is a trademark of the National Restaurant Association.
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Jan 13
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Macomb County - January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Thompson Community Center 11370 Hupp Avenue Room 109 Warren, MI 48089
MSU Extension offers 8-hour ServSafe® training, which is a national certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jan 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - Berrien County 1737 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jan 15
8-hour ServSafe Manager Certification - Grand Traverse County, Jan 15 2026
January 15, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Grand Traverse County MSU Extension, 520 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684
MSU Extension offers 8-hour ServSafe® training, which is a national certification program. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jan 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - January 16, 2026
January 26, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Jan 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Branch County 570 Marshall Road Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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