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ServSafe® Food Handler Certification Training

ServSafe® is a nationally recognized program developed by the Educational Foundation of The National Restaurant Association for food service workers in restaurant, school, hospital and other food service settings. Upon completion of this course, participants will received a certificate that is widely recognized and accepted by the majority of local and state jurisdictions that require food service safety training.

The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, exam booklet, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book is available in select languages other than English. For additional information about the class and future dates, you may contact Amanda Harner at (478) 994-7014 or amanda.harner@uga.edu


ServSafe® Manager Certification Training

ServSafe® is a nationally recognized program developed by the Educational Foundation of The National Restaurant Association for food service workers in restaurant, school, hospital and other food service settings. Upon completion of this course, participants will received a certificate that is widely recognized and accepted by the majority of local and state jurisdictions that require food service safety training.

The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, exam booklet, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book is available in select languages other than English. See below for upcoming Manager Certification Trainings near you. 


fileWe provide Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Manager program. We hold the ServSafe® Manager course and test quarterly and proctor additional exams by request. We can also provide ServSafe® Food Handler training. The ServSafe® Manager workshops include the latest textbook, exam session, light refreshments, and 1 day of instruction. We will break for lunch around noon. 2023 Class dates: $150.00 per person July 28 | 8:30 AM - 6 PM August 24 | 8:30 AM - 6 PM September 29 | 8:30 AM - 6PM October 27 | 8:30 AM - 6PM (lunch not provided) Call 478-994-7014 for more information.
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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 19 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning - Pickling Ready to learn how to can your own delicious pickled vegetable? Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9 AM - 12 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning and steam canning! $25 Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for homemade Strawberry Jam * 1 jar of your very own canned pickled vegetable to take home * A UGA Canvas tote bag Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and registration is required!
    • Cairo, GA - (154.0 Miles)
  • Sep 21 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Spalding County Are you a new food service manager who needs their ServSafe certification? Or has it been 5 years and you need to renew your ServSafe certification? Register today for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification training and exam. The content for this training will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. The course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! Cost: $150, includes 5 hours of in-person instruction with a 1-hour lunch break (on your own), course book, study materials, certification exam, drinks and snacks during the training. Payment is accepted over the phone or in person. Course book and study materials must be picked up no later than September 7, 2026 for you to study before the training and exam date. To receive your certification, you need to receive a score of 70% or higher. If you do not pass the exam, you may re-test within 30 days for an additional $70.
    • Griffin, GA - (27.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA
  • Oct 26 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA
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