About Course & Exam Session
At WFSO, we understand the critical importance of food safety in today’s fast-paced and complex food industry.
Our mission is to empower individuals at all levels, from food handlers to managers, with the necessary tools to prevent foodborne illnesses, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold the trust and confidence of consumers.
The exam is designed as an industry-relevant and cost-effective way for industry professionals to meet the requirements of the Certified Person in Charge, the WFSO USA FPM Exam is the evaluation and certification of those candidates who wish to secure or maintain Food Protection Manager Certification by the FDA Food Code.
Course/Exam Options
- In-Person Food Protection Manager Exam & Course – Registration closes 7 calendar days before the course/exam date. HRBUniversal will supply an Amazon Fire Tablet to complete the exam or participants may bring their laptop or tablet for the proctored exam. $189.00
- In-Person Food Protection Manager Exam & Exam Access Code – HRBUniversal will supply an Amazon Fire Tablet to complete the exam or participants may bring their laptop or tablet for the proctored exam. $139.00
Course & Exam Schedule
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Lecture
- 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch Break
- 3:30 PM – Exam Only Participants must be onsite
- 4:00 pm – Exam will be administered. Once the exam starts no one will be allowed in the exam room. Most people take 45 minutes to 1 hour to take the exam but you do have up to 2 hours to complete it.
Location
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Regulatory Requirements
- As stated in the FDA Food Code – Section 2-102.12: The Person In Charge (PIC) shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager. Must be on duty at all times that food & beverage is being prepared and served. Please review local regulatory requirements for what is required in your area.
WFSO ANSI/CFP Exam
The WFSO’s mission is to harmonize the food safety standards and related training and educational programs to support the development of the food business on a global level.
In support of that mission, WFSO partnered with APS Culinary Dynamics, LLC to bring the WFSO certification program to the United States of America.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code 2017, Section 2-102.20, states that a Food Protection Manager Certification is required by the Person in Charge of a food service operation.
WFSO offers an enhanced training and certification platform to increase the safety of the food system.
The WFSO USA FPM certification program meets the requirements for certifying a Person in Charge (as referenced in FDA Food Code 2017, Section 2-102.20) as well as providing the validation of global best practices in food safety protection and leadership in an establishment.
A Person in Charge demonstrates their knowledge as a food protection manager by earning certification through an approved food protection manager certification program (ANAB-CFP Accreditation Number 9129).
An approved program conforms to the Conference for Food Protection standards, has been evaluated, and listed by a Conference for Food Protection-recognized accrediting agency.
The purpose of the WFSO USA FPM certification examination is to assess whether a candidate has the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for competent practice as an entry-level WFSO USA FPM (as defined by industry standards and in line with the mission of the WFSO USA FPM certification program).
A high-quality credentialing program must follow certain logically sound and legally defensible procedures.
WFSO partnered with Meazure Corporation (Meazure), an assessment solutions company, to ensure the WFSO USA FPM examination adheres to standards outlined in federal regulation (Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures) and manuals such as Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (published by the American Educational Research Association, 1999).
The WFSO USA FPM Certification Exam is an English-only, proctored, closed-book exam with 90 questions.
- 80 questions will be scored with an additional 10 pilot questions that are for research purposes only.
- Questions are multiple choice with four options for each question.
- There is only one correct answer presented in each question.
- The exam is only available via computer.
- Paper copies are not offered.
- The examination is timed to 2 hours.
Target Audience Statement
The WFSO USA FPM understands the foundational principles of keeping food safe in a food business, has industry experience, and is committed to guiding others in preserving the safety of food.
The WFSO USA FPM carries the knowledge and skills of standard global best practices for food that is safe for human consumption.
Eligibility Requirements
The WFSO USA FPM certification exam is open to all candidates.
The WFSO recommends that all candidates have a form of food safety training and/or food service industry experience prior to taking the examination.
Domain Break Down
The WFSO has determined that the key areas of responsibility performed by an FPM could be divided into four major content areas:
- 1 – Personal Hygiene: Demonstrate appropriate judgment as an employee and leader in personal health and safety, including proper handwashing, uniform guidelines, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the reduction of pathogen transfer from human to food.
- 2 – Food Hygiene: Control the hygiene and safety of food through the operation from
- purchasing, receiving, storage, food preparation, and service.
- 3 – Physical Facility Management: Reduce the risk of food contamination from the physical facility.
- 4 – Food Safety Management Systems: Maintain and manage food safety best practices, HACCP analysis, and risk-based preventive measures to protect food for human consumption.
Study Materials & Books
- All registrations will receive a confirmation email with downloadable training materials in our mobile app “HRBUniversal” Apple App Store or Google Play App Store.
- This is a hybrid course meaning that self-study is required before the session with a review of the study guide, practice test, and watching select videos before the session date.
Registration Closing Dates
- Course & Paper Exam registration closes 14 calendar days before the course/exam date.
- Course & Computer/Tablet Exam registration closes 7 calendar days before the course/exam date.
- Exam-only registration will be open once the course & exam minimum of 8 people has been met and are computer/tablet-based exams only.
- Once registration for the in-person course & exam session closes 7 calendar days before the course/exam date the online/remote course & exam options will be opened for registration
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