Colorado

Colorado Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

Complete online anytime, anywhere

Available in English and Spanish

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) does not require staff to hold food handler cards or certificates. However, the CDPHE models the state’s regulatory requirements on the 2022 FDA Food Code, which requires certified food protection managers to ensure their staff receive food safety training as it applies to their roles. An online food handler course can help managers provide their teams with training to comply with this requirement, or help make your resume more appealing to potential employers.

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Do I need a food handler card or license to work in Colorado’s food industry?

The CDPHE does not require kitchen staff, servers, hosts, or other food handlers to hold a food handler card or certificate. However, many establishments require staff to complete this type of training to ensure everyone understands food safety and can adhere to the same best practices.

Where can I find more information about food safety in the state of Colorado?

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability: Stay updated on regulations and resources for food safety operations in Colorado. Visit their official website for further details.

Colorado Retail Food Establishment Regulations: This set of rules aligns with the 2022 FDA Food Code, providing consistency and promoting best practices across the industry to elevate food safety standards statewide.

Can I use this training to prepare for my certification exam?

No, Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training broadly covers the essentials of food safety. Individuals seeking certified food protection manager credentials can refresh their knowledge and skills in food safety management with Trust20’s Food Protection Manager Training.

Where can I learn more about Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training?

Visit Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training page to learn more about the course format and content, as well as the learning objectives and how the course was developed.

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Impartiality Statement: Trust20 understands and values the importance of impartiality in carrying out our certification activities. Trust20 has documented structures, policies, and procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure the objectivity of our certification activities. We identify and document any possibilities for conflicts of interest whether they arise from within or from the activities of related bodies. Trust20 will not provide certification to anybody related to a conflict of interest.

Interactive learning

Stay engaged throughout the course with dynamic lessons that include videos, matching, and decision-making activities.

State-specific resources

Learn about regulations and requirements specific to Colorado, and download additional resources to help support your knowledge.

Real-world applications

Connect the course to your experiences via scenario-based learning developed by industry experts.

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Trust20's certification program is ANAB-CFP accredited.

Trust20's online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager exam is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and Conference for Food Protection (CFP). This exam meets the requirements for food manager certification in most states, but please confirm your local requirements with the health department.

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