ANAB accredited · Required in Cheyenne, Casper & Teton Co.
Wyoming Food Manager Certification Online Course + Remote Proctored Exam
Train at your own pace, then take your proctored exam from home or the office. No testing center, no appointment. Cheyenne-Laramie County, Casper-Natrona County and Teton County require a certified food manager, and the state recognizes certification as proof of knowledge.
- Self-paced video course in English or Spanish
- 80-question ANAB-accredited exam with remote proctor included
- Second exam attempt included at no extra cost
- Certificate valid for 5 years
Exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone. Phones and tablets are not supported.
Do You Need Food Manager Certification in Wyoming?
Wyoming’s statewide Food Safety Rule makes Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) status voluntary, but Wyoming’s largest local health jurisdictions require a certified manager under their own food rules.
Local health departments
Where a Certified Manager Is Required
- Cheyenne-Laramie County: every establishment preparing PHF/TCS foods must have a certified manager. New establishments cannot open without an ANSI-approved food safety manager certification.
- Casper-Natrona County: every establishment preparing PHF/TCS foods must have a certified manager.
- Teton County (Jackson): since October 1, 2026, most licensed establishments need a CFPM on site during all operating hours.
Sources: Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Dept. · Casper-Natrona County Health Dept. · Teton County
Wyoming Food Safety Rule, Ch. 1
Everywhere Else in Wyoming
- A person in charge must be present during all hours of operation.
- The person in charge must demonstrate food safety knowledge by complying with the rule, by answering the inspector’s questions correctly, or by voluntarily being a CFPM who passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
- Local health departments direct operators to ANAB-accredited manager certification programs.
Source: Wyoming Food Safety Rule
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Wyoming package. Your login details arrive by email.
- 2
Complete the video course
Self-paced on any device. Chapter quizzes and a practice exam show what to review.
- 3
Take the proctored exam
On a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and mic. No scheduling required.
- 4
Get your certificate
See your score immediately. Pass and receive your 5-year Food Protection Manager certificate.
What’s Included in the Wyoming Package
Video-based training
Self-paced online video course that you can pause and resume around your work schedule. Available in English and Spanish.
Quizzes & practice exam
Chapter quizzes and a full practice exam highlight weak areas so you can review before the real test.
Remote-proctored exam
80-question ANAB-accredited exam taken from home or office with an on-demand online proctor. The session works much like a video call.
Second attempt included
If you do not pass the first time, your second exam attempt is included in the package price.
5-year certificate
Pass and receive a Food Protection Manager certificate from Always Food Safe, valid for five years, to post at your establishment and show your local health inspector.
Nationally recognized
Always Food Safe’s exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), the same accreditation standard held by ServSafe®.
Wyoming Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Wyoming health inspectors expect a certified manager or person in charge to demonstrate.
- Introduction — responsibilities of a Food Protection Manager
- Contamination — hazards and major food allergens
- The Food Handler — personal hygiene and work attire
- Time & Temperature Control
- Purchasing to Storeroom — receiving and storage
- Preparation — thawing, prepping and cooking
- Service — holding and serving food safely
- Cleaning & Sanitizing
- Food Safety Management — building a food safety system
- Facilities & Pest Management
Before You Order: Remote Exam Requirements
You will need
- A laptop, desktop or Chromebook with webcam and microphone
- Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+ or ChromeOS
- Google Chrome browser (version 120 or newer)
- Internet speed of at least 1.5 Mbps down / 750 Kbps up
- A current, government-issued photo ID
- A private, quiet room where no one walks in and out
Not supported
- Mobile phones, iPads and other tablets
- Onn / Surf Onn, Amcrest and Nexigo webcams
Exams are available in English and Spanish. Proctors give directions in English.
Wyoming Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Wyoming?
It depends on where you operate. The statewide Wyoming Food Safety Rule makes certification voluntary, but Cheyenne-Laramie County, Casper-Natrona County and Teton County require a certified food manager under their local rules.
What does Cheyenne-Laramie County require?
Every establishment preparing PHF/TCS foods must have a certified manager, and new establishments are not allowed to open without an ANSI-approved food safety manager certification.
What does Casper-Natrona County require?
Casper-Natrona County Health Department requires every establishment preparing PHF/TCS foods to have a certified manager.
What changed in Teton County?
Teton County’s 2026 Food Rule took effect October 1, 2026. Most licensed establishments must have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager with supervisory and management responsibility on site during all operating hours. Some establishments with limited food preparation may need a lesser certification or be exempt.
What is required in the rest of Wyoming?
A person in charge must be present during all hours of operation and demonstrate food safety knowledge by complying with the rule, correctly answering the inspector’s questions, or voluntarily being a certified food protection manager who passed an accredited exam.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Wyoming?
Wyoming rules refer to a test that is part of an accredited program, and local health departments direct operators to ANAB-accredited programs. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by ANAB under Conference for Food Protection standards.
Does the city of Laramie require certification?
The city of Laramie is in Albany County, not Laramie County, so the Cheyenne-Laramie County rule does not apply there. Check with your local health authority for current requirements.
Can I take the Wyoming food manager exam online?
Yes. The exam is taken online with a remote proctor from your home or office. No scheduling is required. You need a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone, a government-issued photo ID and a private room.
How long is the certificate valid?
The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager certificate is valid for five years.
What does the $179.95 package include?
The package includes the self-paced online video course, chapter quizzes and practice exam, the ANAB-accredited Food Protection Manager exam, the remote proctor fee, a second exam attempt if needed, and the 5-year certificate.
What happens if I fail the exam?
Your package includes two exam attempts. If you do not pass the first attempt, you can take the exam a second time at no additional cost.
Can I use my phone or tablet for the exam?
No. Mobile phones, iPads and tablets are not supported for the proctored exam. You can study the course on any device, but the exam requires a laptop, desktop or Chromebook with a webcam and microphone.
Start Your Wyoming Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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