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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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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Oct 30
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, October 30, 2025
October 30, 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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Nov 3
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Wexford County November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 9:00AM – 5:00PM Wexford County MSU Extension, 401 N. Lake St., Cadillac, MI 49601
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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Nov 4
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Macomb County - November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025 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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Dec 2
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Wayne County - December 2, 2025
December 2, 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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