Penn State Extension will offer several food safety certification courses. To register for any of these courses and for more information, call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-manager-certificate-training-options.

The ServSafe Food Safety Manager course will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 11 and 18, in Room 149 at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The exam will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25.

The in-person trainings will teach participants how to prevent contamination by properly receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and serving food and by sanitizing food service facilities. The course will be led by certified ServSafe instructors.

Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.

The course fee covers the cost of the most recent edition of the ServSafe Manager book, learning materials, and exam. The deadline to register for the course and exam is Wednesday, June 4.

The TAP Online Food Safety Manager Certification course will also be offered. This course helps food service managers, chefs, caterers, cooks, health officials, and inspectors prepare to take a Food Protection Manager certification exam, such as ServSafe.

The online course is self-paced, can be started anytime throughout the year, and must be completed within 180 days of enrollment. While the online portion can be taken anytime, the exam is conducted in person. There is a fee.

Participants who complete the online course and pass the proctored multiple-choice exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. This certificate is valid for five years.

A third option, the Food Safety Manager Certification Prep Course, will be available as a live online webinar that will prepare participants for the certification exam. Participants will receive live instruction from food safety experts without needing to travel.

The course will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18 and 25. The registration deadline is Sunday, June 8. 

A textbook will be mailed before the first day's class. After the course, participants can choose from several certification exam options, available in multiple languages. There are separate fees for the course and exam. Participants are responsible for registering and paying for their chosen exam.

All course and exam options meet the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.