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How to get your Food Manager Certification

Complete Food Manager Course
Training

Learn through videos and exercises with our in-depth 8 hour online training.

Food Manager Practice Test
Practice Test

Ensure you pass your exam by using our unlimited practice exam feature.

Food Manager Proctored Exam
Exam

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eFoodManagers Food Service Manager Training

Earn Your OHIO Certified Food Manager Designation Today! Food Managers are responsible for keeping those who dine at their establishments safe. OHIO requires all Food Managers to complete a Food Manager Certification Program to demonstrate they understand important food safety principles.Certification Fee includes Training, Practice Tests, and the Certified Food Protection Manager Test.

OHIO requires at least one Food Manager per establishment to earn their Certified Food Protection Manager (CFP) designation. Get your training and your CFP here.

The StateFoodSafety Logo Proctored Exam offered by eFoodManagers meets this requirement.

Term: 5 years

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Food Manager Online Course & Exam

$78.00 + $46 proctor fee

Online training program and Proctored Exam
(2x test attempts included)

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  • Meets Ohio Food Manager Requirement (CFP)
  • Certification valid for 5 Years
  • Training Included:
    • Self-Paced 8 Hour Online Training Course with Case Studies
    • Optional Study Guide for Review
    • Unlimited Practice Tests
  • Certification Exam:
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Training Information

About The Course

Managing in the food service industry is a wonderful opportunity and a challenging task. The purpose of this program is to prepare you, the Person-in-Charge, for the responsibility of managing food preparation and ensuring safe food handling practices at your establishment.

The Training Program will cover:
  • Food-borne Illnesses and their Sources
  • Safe Handling and the Flow of Food
  • Equipment, Cleaning, and Pest Management
  • Management Responsibilities
Receiving your certificate

Official ANSI-Accredited Certificate will be available to print/download after passing the online proctored exam.

Certified Food Protection Exam:
  • Examination is a closed-book proctored exam
  • Online Exam with Live Proctor (available from 6:00am to 2:50pm PT, 7 days a week)
  • Up to 90 Questions in Multiple Choice Format
  • Must score a minimum of 750/1000 points to pass
  • Instant test results available

Frequently asked Questions

Your eFoodManagers certificate is good for 5 years.

Generally around eight hours depending on the course and your comfort with the materials.

After you have completed this training course, you have the option of taking the Practice Test to prepare for your Proctored Exam. You can take the Practice Test as many times as desired. We also offer a Food Manager Manual and Review Study Guide for purchase.

The test is 80 to 90 questions, and requires 750/1000 points in order to pass.

It is highly recommended that you complete the online course and practice test, prior to taking the exam. If you do not pass the exam after two tries, please contact support@efoodmanagers.com. We are happy to offer a discounted rate if you need to take the test again.

After the course has been completed and the "Register for Online, Proctored Exam" button has been clicked in Step 5, you will receive instructions within 2 to 4 business hours.

Group Purchase

Using our Business Accounts, you can train multiple staff members fast and efficiently. We offer different options for the size of the group that you are training.

Customized Web Portal and Manager Tools:
  • Manage transcripts for all food workers
  • Ensure compliance by location or manager
  • Access certificates on-demand
  • Understand potential risk through analysis
  • Award-winning customer support
Guaranteed Best Discounts:
  • Pay-as-you-go
  • Invoiced
  • Subscription
  • Employee Paid
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Widely Accepted

eFoodManagers are approved in most states. We partner with exam partners such as StateFoodSafety, and the National Registry for Food Safety Professionals to offer you an ANSI-Accredited solution.

ANSI accredited Food Managers
Cities of Recent Ohio eFoodManagers

- COLUMBUS
- CLEVELAND
- CINCINNATI
- CADIZ
- DAYTON
- AKRON
- PARMA
- TOLEDO
- WESTERVILLE
- HAMILTON

Why Choose eFoodManagers?

Fantastic Course!

This was easy to use. The learning tools provided were far better than ones I have used on other websites.

S Meldrum

Informative & Fun

Everyone in the food business should have this knowledge to safely serve food!

N Lynch

Great Customer Service

It was a great learning experience. My Favorite were the videos and questions afterwards.

B Glynn

We Work With

School Food Manager Resources
Schools

Each year, eFoodHandlers trains thousands of school students nationwide. It extends to both middle and high schools. Our mission is to promote food safety education through affordable training resources.

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Non-Profit Food Manager Training
Non-Profits

eFoodHandlers is committed to assisting those who donate their time and resources on behalf of others. Any Ohio charitable organization can access eFoodHandlers training and testing at discouned rates.

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Food Manager Training for businesses
Businesses

eFoodHandlers makes it easy for businesses in Ohio to manage food server training. Manage employee transcripts, determine status of training needs, and set up payment accounts with bulk discounts.

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