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Richmond County
UGA Extension Office

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. The fee for ServSafe manager re-test is $70.00. Contact 706-821-2350.


Upcoming Events

  • Jan 30 ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension UGA Morgan County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on January 30, 2026. Course details: • Registration deadline: January 15, 2026 • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes: • Full day of instruction and exam review • ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks Topics include: • Food safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices For questions, contact Ani Powell, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at ariathni.powell@uga.edu or 706-342-2214. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
    • Madison, GA - (86.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.
    • Dublin, GA - (87.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 - Feb 18 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on February 17-18, 2026 Course Details: • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
    • Cartersville, GA - (174.0 Miles)
  • Feb 25 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam Join us Wednesday, February 25th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, February 9th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance) Cost includes: instruction hours, refreshments, study materials, ServSafe Manager Book, and exam proctoring.
    • Darien, GA - (145.0 Miles)
  • Feb 25 SERV Safe Manager's Certification Training and Exam UGA Extension Coweta County offers SERV Safe 8 hour classes with exam for food service professionals. This class from the National Restaurant Association is nationally accredited.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 Miles)
  • Apr 21 One-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course + Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Time: 8:00-5:00 PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (all-inclusive) Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information, please contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408.
    • Metter, GA - (71.0 Miles)
  • Apr 22 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam UGA Carroll County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on April 22nd, 2026. Course details: • Registration deadline: April 10, 2026 • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes: • Full day of instruction and exam review • ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks Topics include: • Food safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices For questions, contact Victoria Presnal, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at victoria.presnal1@uga.edu or 770-836-8546 Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
    • Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • May 13 SERV Safe Manager's Certification Training and Exam- Coweta County UGA Extension Coweta County offers SERV Safe 8 hour classes with exam for food service professionals. This class from the National Restaurant Association is nationally accredited.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 Miles)