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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Find a training near you
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Aug 27
8-hour ServSafe® Manager training & certification exam - Jackson 27AUG2026
August 27, 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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Sep 9
8-Hour ServSafe Manager Training and Examination – Muskegon County -September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Muskegon Community College Stevenson Center for Higher Education, Room 3323. 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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Sep 10
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Genesee County - Sept 10, 2026
September 10, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension 452 S Saginaw St Suite 100 Flint, MI 48502
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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Sep 15
ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam - Macomb County - September 15, 2026
September 15, 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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Sep 16
ServSafe Manager Training & Certification Examination - Grand Traverse County Sept 16, 2026
September 16, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Horticulture Research Station, 6686 S. Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
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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