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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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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Apr 28
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Kalamazoo - April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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May 4
8-hour ServSafe Manager Certification - Grand Traverse County, May 4 2026
May 4, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM Grand Traverse County MSU Extension, 400 Boardman Ave., Traverse City, MI 49684
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 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 12
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Sanilac County - May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM Sanilac County Conference Room, 95 Dawson St., Sandusky, MI 48471
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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