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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Oct 6
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County October 6, 2025
October 6, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Location: coming soon
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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Oct 7
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Wayne County - October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Focus Hope 1360 Oakman Blvd Detroit, MI 48238
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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Oct 14
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training – Allegan County - October 14, 2025
October 14, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Allegan County Health Department 3255 122nd Ave, Ste 200, Allegan MI 49010
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Oct 21
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - Oct 21, 2025
October 21, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 121 E. Maple St. Mason, MI. 48854
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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Oct 29
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia October 29th, 2025
October 29, 2025 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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