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.
Find a training near you
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Apr 14
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Berrien - April 14, 2026
April 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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Apr 17
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia April 17th 2026
April 17, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Apr 21
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Huron County - April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM MSU Extension- Huron County, 690 N Port Crescent St, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Apr 22
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Marquette County April 22nd, 2026
April 22, 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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Apr 22
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County April 22 2026
April 22, 2026 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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