Penn State Extension is offering an online training course for food service managers, chefs, caterers, cooks, health officials and inspectors who are preparing for a food safety manager certification such as ServSafe.

Starting in 2020, the Pennsylvania Food Code requires that the person in charge of a food service operation be a Certified Food Protection Manager. That person must always be on-site during operating hours.

To receive and maintain certification, individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five years.

The “Training Achievement Program Online Food Safety Certification” course is for individuals preparing for a food protection manager exam.

After completing the online course and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, which meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act.

Cost of the program is discounted for the remainder of August.

To register, visit extension.psu.edu/tap or call 877-345-0691.