ANAB accredited · Meets OAR 333-150
Oregon 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. Meet Oregon’s person-in-charge knowledge rule today and get ahead of the CFPM requirement starting January 1, 2029.
- 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.
Oregon Food Manager Certification Rules
Oregon’s Food Sanitation Rules, OAR 333-150-0000, now follow the 2022 FDA Food Code. Food manager certification becomes required in two phases starting in 2029, and it already satisfies Oregon’s person-in-charge knowledge rule.
OAR 333-150-0000 — Oregon Health Authority
The Two-Phase CFPM Rule
- Phase 1 — January 1, 2029: at least one person in charge must be a Certified Food Protection Manager who passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
- Phase 2 — January 1, 2031: at least one person in charge working each day must be a CFPM, present during the establishment’s highest-risk hours.
- Oregon Department of Agriculture–licensed retail food establishments must have at least one CFPM on staff by July 1, 2028.
Sources: OHA Food Safety Program · OHA Food Manager Certification · ODA Retail Food Code changes
Benefits today
Why Certify Now
- A certified food manager serving as person in charge meets Oregon’s Demonstration of Knowledge requirement under Chapter 2 of the Food Sanitation Rules.
- Managers who pass an accepted course do not need an Oregon Food Handler Card, and the certificate is accepted in every Oregon county.
- Oregon accepts online food manager certificates that are ANSI-CFP accredited. The Always Food Safe exam is ANAB accredited.
Sources: OHA Food Manager Certification · OHA accepted food manager certifications (2026)
How to Get Certified in 4 Steps
- 1
Enroll online
Purchase the $179.95 Oregon 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 Oregon 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®.
Oregon Food Manager Course Topics
The course covers the knowledge Oregon 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.
Oregon Food Manager Certification FAQs
Is food manager certification required in Oregon?
It becomes required in phases. Under Oregon’s updated Food Sanitation Rules, at least one person in charge must be a certified food protection manager starting January 1, 2029. Until then, certification is one way the person in charge can meet Oregon’s Demonstration of Knowledge requirement.
What changes in 2031?
Starting January 1, 2031, at least one person in charge working each day must be a certified food protection manager, and that person must be present during the hours of operation that represent the highest food safety risk.
Does the rule apply to grocery and retail stores?
Retail food establishments licensed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture follow ODA’s updated Retail Food Code, which requires at least one certified food protection manager on staff by July 1, 2028. Certain minimal-risk establishments are exempt.
Why get certified before 2029?
A certified food manager serving as person in charge already meets Oregon’s Demonstration of Knowledge requirement, and certified managers do not need a separate Oregon Food Handler Card.
Do certified managers need an Oregon Food Handler Card?
No. The Oregon Health Authority says managers who have passed an accepted food manager course are not required to have a Food Handler Card, and their certificate can be used in any county statewide.
Is the Always Food Safe certification accepted in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon accepts online food manager certificates that are ANSI-CFP accredited. The Always Food Safe Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Can I take the Oregon 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.
Is this certification equivalent to ServSafe?
Yes. Both the Always Food Safe and ServSafe food manager exams are ANAB accredited under Conference for Food Protection standards, which is what Oregon accepts.
Start Your Oregon Food Manager Certification Today
Course, remote-proctored exam, second attempt and 5-year certificate — one price.
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