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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

  • Apr 7 ServSafe ® Employee Food Handler Training ServSafe® Food Handler training is designed for individuals in food handler employee-level positions and verifies basic food safety knowledge. The training includes a participant workbook and covers content such as personal hygiene, preventing cross-contamination, food allergies, proper cleaning and sanitizing, and time and temperature control for safety. Certification is valid for three years following the successful completion of the training and exam. Registration is $35 per participant. To register, contact the UGA Extension Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408. Deadline to register is April 1. Class held at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, GA.
    • Metter, GA - (115.0 Miles)
  • Apr 14 - Apr 15 ServSafe Manager Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
    • Americus, GA - (70.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us on Wednesday, April 16th for a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification course and Exam. The Food Safety Manager Certification lasts for 5 years. The Training will be held at the Thomas County Extension Office. Register by April 4th to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (154.0 Miles)
  • Apr 22 ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension Join us on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Morgan County Extension Office for a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification course and Exam. Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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 and is valid for five years.
    • Madison, GA - (48.0 Miles)
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