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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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
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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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 23
8-Hour ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam –Kent County - Thursday, April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026 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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Apr 24
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - April 24th-2026
April 24, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. Conf rm A. 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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