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How to Get Started – ServSafe®

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STEP 1

CHECK REQUIREMENTS

  • Check state and local regulatory information and your organization’s policies to determine your training and certification needs.

STEP 2

SELECT TRAINING AND EXAM OPTIONS

  • Select the training and exam option that best meets your needs, regulatory requirements, and schedule. You can use different formats for the course and exam. For example, you can take an instructor-led course and an online exam.
    • Training Languages:
      • Textbooks available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Korean
      • Online course available in English and Spanish
    • Exam Languages:
        • Print exam available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Canadian French
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  • Training Format: Choose online or classroom
  • Exam Format: Choose online or classroom

STEP 3

FIND INSTRUCTOR/PROCTOR OR CLASS

  • If you already have an instructor or proctor, skip this step.
    In most cases, the instructor and proctor are the same people who fulfill different responsibilities when teaching and administering the exam.

Classroom training

  • Find an instructor and contact him or her to schedule your training and exam. Or you can search for a scheduled class.
    NOTE: Classroom training requires an instructor.

Online Training

  • Find a proctor to administer your exam. The exam proctor will need to be physically present to administer an exam.

STEP 4

PURCHASE MATERIALS

Classroom Training/Exam

  • Ask your instructor and proctor what materials you need to purchase. In some cases, the instructor will provide materials.

Online Training/Exam

  • Purchase the course and exam voucher.

STEP 5

TAKE COURSE

  • Complete your training.

STEP 6

TAKE EXAM

  • Upon passing the exam, you will receive your food safety certification from your proctor.

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