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.
©2012 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). All rights reserved. ServSafe is a registered trademark of the NRAEF, used under license by National Restaurant Solutions, LLC. The logo appearing next to ServSafe is a trademark of the National Restaurant Association.
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May 12
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam - Southwest Michigan
May 12, 2026 – August 31, 2026
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for food service workers, providing food safety training, exams, and resources.
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May 15
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Ionia May 15th, 2026
May 15, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU extension. 50 E. Sprague Rd. Ionia, MI 48846
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe, a national certification program for those working in food service.
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May 16
ServSafe® Food Handler, May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026 9:00AM – 1:00PM New Hope Covenant Church 9300 E. D Ave Richland, MI 49083
This course is designed for foodservice workers, non-profit volunteers, and anyone handling food to be provided to the public.
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May 19
ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification Exam- Branch - May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM MSU Extension Office Branch County 570 Marshall Road Coldwater, MI 49036
Michigan State University Extension offers ServSafe®, a national certification program for those working in foodservice.
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May 21
ServSafe Manager Training & Exam – Mason - May 21st-2026
May 21, 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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