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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Feb 12
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Iron County - February 12th, 2026
February 12, 2026 10:00AM – 6:00PM Iron County Courthouse, Commissioners Room, 2 South 6th Street Crystal Falls, MI 49920
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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Feb 18
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia-Feb 2026
February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague rd. Ionia, MI
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Feb 18
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Marquette County February 18th, 2026
February 18, 2026 9:00AM – 5:30PM Marquette County Health Department, Conference room, 184 US-41, Negaunee, MI 49866
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Feb 21
SERVSAFE® MANAGER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION EXAM- EBEID-2-21-2026
February 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Adrian Ebeid Center 801 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Feb 24
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Van Buren - February. 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office - 57418 County Road 681 Hartford, MI 49057
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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