Online Food Manager Certification
by Always Food Safe®
ANAB accredited Food Protection Manager Certification with a 100% online course and remote proctored exam.
Learn at your own pace, aligned to the FDA 2022 Food Code, and earn a nationally accepted 5-year Food Manager certificate with two exam attempts included.
5-Year Certification
Nationwide Acceptance
Two Exam Attempts
On-Demand Remote Exam
$169.95
2 Exam Attempts Included In Course Package
Why Online Food Manager Certification?
In-person Food Manager classes are hard to fit into busy schedules, and travel costs add up quickly. Online certification lets you train managers without pulling them off the floor for a full day.
Save Time & Travel
No commuting or all-day classes—study from any device, anywhere.
Meet Health Code Faster
Quickly certify Food Protection Managers to satisfy local requirements.
Less Disruption
Managers train between shifts or after work without leaving the operation understaffed.
How the Food Safety Manager Training Works
- 1. Complete the Online Course – Study HACCP, cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, personal hygiene, and time/temperature control with video-based lessons.
- 2. Take the On-Demand Remote Exam – Start a live-proctored exam anytime, 24/7, from home or work—no scheduling required.
- 3. Earn Your ANSI-ANAB Certificate – Receive a 5-year Food Protection Manager certificate accepted nationwide by health departments.
Peace of mind: Two exam attempts included—your first attempt plus a free retake if needed.
Key Benefits for Managers & Employers
Always Food Safe supports both individual managers and multi-location operators with flexible training, a recognized credential, and tools that make compliance easier.
No Time Off Required
Study evenings, weekends, or between shifts from any device.
Career Advancement
Qualify for kitchen manager, head chef, and leadership roles.
Meet Regulatory Requirements
Maintain certified Food Protection Managers to satisfy local code.
Reduce Risk & Costs
Lower the risk of foodborne illness, violations, and lost revenue.
Always Food Safe vs. ServSafe: Why This Course Is a Better Fit
Both programs offer nationally recognized Food Protection Manager Certification, but Always Food Safe delivers more flexibility and value for busy restaurant teams.
Better Value
Always Food Safe’s online course and remote exam bundle is typically
$169.95, compared with about $179.95 for the ServSafe Manager online course and online-proctored exam.
Same Recognition
The Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-accredited and recognized nationwide as equivalent to ServSafe’s Food Protection Manager program, with a 5-year certificate validity.
Video-Based, Bilingual
Always Food Safe uses video-based training with real kitchens, available in English and Spanish, making the content easier to understand for diverse teams.
Free Exam Retake
Enrollment includes one free exam retake, giving learners two attempts for the same fee, while ServSafe typically requires an additional exam purchase for retakes.
On-Demand Remote Exam
Take your remote-proctored exam on demand without scheduling, so managers can test as soon as they feel ready instead of waiting for a booked time.
Management Tools
A complimentary management dashboard and LMS integration options help track training, exams, and certificate expirations across multiple locations.
Start Your Always Food Safe Food Manager Course
Enroll now to complete your ANSI-ANAB accredited Food Manager training online and take your remote exam on demand—no travel, no scheduling, and two attempts included.
Two remote exam attempts included with your enrollment.
All Food Safety Courses are based on the FDA Model Food Code >
Download the Model Food Code Here