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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Jun 2
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025 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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Jun 5
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kent County Extension Office 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 10
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025 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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Jun 10
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County June 10 2025
June 10, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, 5805 E. Pickard St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
MSU Extension offers ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the food service industry, including non-profit organizations.
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Jun 11
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Tuscola County - June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 8:30AM – 4:30PM Tuscola County MSU Extension, 362 Green St., Caro, MI 48723
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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