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 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam - Southwest Michigan
January 26, 2026 – April 28, 2026
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Jan 26
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam - Alpena
January 26, 2026 – January 27, 2026 Alpena County MSU Extension Office, 603 South Eleventh Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707
This is a two part class: Jan 26 5:00-9:00pm. Jan 27 5:00-9:00pm exam on Jan 27. Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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Jan 28
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3306. 221 Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Jan 29
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - January 29, 2026
January 29, 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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Feb 3
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - Febuary 3, 2026
February 3, 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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