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.
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May 5
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Macomb County - May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Thompson Community Center 11370 Hupp Avenue Room 109 Warren, MI 48089
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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May 13
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 13MAY2026
May 13, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MSU Extension Jackson County 1715 Lansing Ave., Jackson 49202
MSU Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager training course and certification exam. This class is designed for anyone working in the foodservice industry, including non-profit organizations.
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May 13
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -May 13, 2026
May 13, 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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Jun 2
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Wayne County - June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026 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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Jun 9
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Isabella County, June 9 2026
June 9, 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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