Food Protection Manager Certification

Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of a Food Protection Manager by passing Trust20's ANAB-CFP accredited Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) exam.

With Trust20, you can easily book an online, remote-proctored exam session that fits your schedule, and you’ll find out your results immediately after submitting your CFPM exam. You have one attempt to earn your food protection manager certification.

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Certification Details

Trust20's Food Protection Manager Certification is an online, remote-proctored Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) exam that consists of 80 questions. You have one, two-hour attempt to pass your CFPM exam.

Step 1

Create an Account

Once you purchase a CFPM exam, you can log into your account with our testing platform partner, Meazure Learning, with the same email and password you created during checkout.

You will also receive a confirmation email from Trust20 that contains your receipt.

Your CFPM exam must be monitored by a proctor on Meazure Learning to be considered valid.

Step 2

Schedule CFPM Exam + Test Equipment

Once logged in, you can schedule your remotely proctored CFPM exam and test your equipment to ensure it is compatible with the proctoring system requirements.

You should log in to the testing platform prior to the day of your CFPM exam to test that your webcam, microphone, and operating system are compatible with the online proctoring system.

Step 3

Launch CFPM Exam

After scheduling your CFPM exam, you will see a countdown next to the exam title that will let you know when you are able to begin your testing session.

Once the countdown timer reaches “0,” you will see a “Launch Exam” button and must click on it to begin connecting to your remote proctor. You will not be able to access your CFPM exam without first connecting to a proctor who will secure your physical and virtual environments.

Step 4

Take CFPM Exam

There is a two hour time limit on the CFPM exam once you begin. If you do not pass your CFPM exam on the first attempt, you will need to purchase access to a new CFPM exam.

It is a closed-book testing session, and you must show a photo ID to the proctor prior to beginning the CFPM exam.

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Many states have additional training requirements for managers and persons in charge.

Our food safety products are ANAB-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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Who is the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)?

The ANSI National Accreditation Board, a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute, is a non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services to public- and private-sector organizations. They are the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in the western hemisphere.

Learn more about ANAB and why accreditation matters

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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 ensures 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 any body related to a conflict of interest.

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  • Q:

    What is an online proctored CFPM exam?

    Individuals who wish to become Certified Food Protection Managers are required to complete their CFPM exams under the supervision of a proctor to ensure there is no cheating. The online proctored environment allows individuals to take their CFPM exam from the comfort of their preferred location with a remote proctor monitoring their progress.

  • Q:

    What happens if I fail my CFPM exam?

    If you do not pass your CFPM exam, you will need to purchase a new CFPM exam in order to retest. You are allowed to take the CFPM exam twice within 30 days. If you don’t pass on the second attempt, you must wait 60 days before taking the CFPM exam again. You may only attempt the CFPM exam four times within a 12-month period. All CFPM exams and retests must be overseen by an approved Trust20 remote proctor.

    After your CFPM exam has been graded, you will be able to see the domains, or topics, that you should consider reviewing before scheduling your next CFPM exam attempt.

  • Q:

    How do I schedule my CFPM exam?

    Once you have logged into your account on Meazure Learning, you will click “Exams” on the top of the page, and then “Book” to schedule your exam.

    You will then choose the “Online Proctoring” tab and select your time zone. In the “New Booking” window, a calendar will appear.

    Once you select a day, you can choose what time works best for you.

    Please Note: all exam times are listed in military time (24-hour clock). You can translate your time zone to standard format by subtracting 12 from the listed time (e.g. 15:30 - 12 = 3:30 PM).

  • Q:

    How do I take a food manager training before my CFPM exam?

    You can purchase our Food Manager Training at this link: https://trust20.co/food-manager-training.

    Complete with interactive scenarios and a learning assessment, this training can help you better understand how to protect your customers and prepare for the food manager certification experience.

  • Q:

    When will I find out if I’ve passed my CFPM exam?

    Upon completion of your CFPM exam, you will receive your results immediately, and you will also receive an email with your results within 24 hours.

  • Q:

    How do I reschedule my exam?

    If you need to reschedule after the 72-hour window passes, contact Trust20 Support for assistance.

    Rescheduling after the 72-hour window may result in an additional fee.

    We reserve the right to deny a reschedule within 24 hours if the request is sent outside the customer success team’s hours. However, we will attempt to help you reschedule ASAP.

    Please note that the business hours for Trust20 Support are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM EST.

  • Q:

    What is Trust20’s refund and cancellation policy?

    All sales on Trust20’s products are final, non-transferable, and non-refundable. Access to your CFPM exam is available for a year once purchased, and you have two hours to complete your CFPM exam once you begin. There are no extensions to these terms.

  • Q:

    Does access to my CFPM exam expire?

    Yes. Access to an unused CFPM exam is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Once you begin your CFPM exam, you have two hours to complete it. You cannot access the CFPM exam once it has expired. The CFPM exam is nonrefundable, and the expiration dates cannot be extended.

  • Q:

    How are the questions formatted on the certification exam?

    All questions are multiple choice.

  • Q:

    What languages are available for Trust20’s Food Manager Exam?

    It is currently offered in English. Spanish will be available soon.

  • Q:

    Are there prerequisites to taking this CFPM exam?

    No, this CFPM exam is available to any person seeking credentials as a Certified Food Protection Manager.

  • Q:

    How are complaints related to CFPM exams resolved?

    Our team will work promptly (within up to 45 calendar days) to resolve any complaints. You can submit complaints through THIS LINK.

  • Q:

    Is Trust20 comparable to ServSafe or 360training/Learn2Serve?

    Trust20's products have been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board and therefore adhere to the same standards as ServSafe and Learn2Serve. Our products are accepted by most states that have requirements around training and certification, but you should always check with your employer and/or local health department prior to making a purchase.

  • Q:

    What is covered in the CFPM exam?

    The CFPM exam questions have been developed from a blueprint that maps out seven high-level topics that food managers must know. The domains include:

    • Training

    • Food Safety Management Systems

    • Cleaning & Sanitation

    • Facilities & Infrastructure

    • Personnel Health & Hygiene

    • Environmental Controls

    • Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  • Q:

    How do I obtain certification as a Certified Food Protection Manager?

    Individuals must pass a CFPM exam demonstrating they have the skills and knowledge required to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. 

    This CFPM exam must be from an accredited certification program recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) in order to become a Certified Food Protection Manager.

    These credentials shall be valid for no more than five (5) years. Further requirements for certification may vary by employer, state, and local jurisdictions.

  • Q:

    How do I renew my credentials as a Certified Food Protection Manager?

    You must pass a new CFPM exam from an accredited certification program recognized by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP) in order to renew your credentials.

  • Q:

    What does ANAB mean?

    ANAB stands for the “ANSI National Accreditation Board.” The ANSI National Accreditation Board is a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that provides accreditation services and training to public- and private-sector organizations, serving the global marketplace. They are the largest accreditation body in North America. We are providing services under an accreditation issued by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

  • Q:

    How do I appeal the results of my CFPM exam?

    You may request reconsideration of any adverse decision regarding the awarding of a certification by submitting a written request through THIS LINK.

    Trust20 will review your appeal and resolve your request within up to 45 calendar days.

  • Q:

    How can my employer verify my certification status with Trust20?

    Employers should submit a support ticket through Trust20's Help Center specifically requesting person verification.

    This ticket should include your full name and Unique ID (listed on the credentials you received upon passing your CFPM exam.)

    Verification requests will be processed within 48 hours during our support team’s business hours (9am-7pm EST Monday-Friday).

  • Q:

    What am I not allowed to do during my CFPM exam session?

    You are not allowed to speak aloud, leave the room, communicate with other individuals, use electronic devices, or capture images during your CFPM exams. You are not allowed to have individuals over the age of ten years in the room with you. A complete list will be provided at the beginning of each session and can also be found here.

    Using a cell phone, capturing images during your CFPM exam, or consistently diverting your gaze away from the screen may result in termination of your session and you will not be eligible for a refund.

  • Q:

    What should I do if I see a CFPM exam security violation?

    If you become aware of a CFPM exam security violation please immediately report it to Trust20. Reports can be made through the Contact Us form in the Trust20 Help Center. Your report should include detailed information about the violation, including the date, time, location, individuals involved (if known), and any supporting evidence or documentation available.

    All reports will be treated with the utmost discretion, and the identity of the reporting individual will be kept confidential unless required for investigation or legal proceedings. Trust20 will take appropriate measures to protect individuals who report violations from retaliation or adverse consequences. Trust20 prohibits retaliation against individuals who report CFPM exam security violations in good faith.

    Trust20 encourages individuals to provide their contact information when reporting CFPM exam security violations to facilitate communication and investigation. However, you can submit an anonymous report through this form.

  • Q:

    Who proctors my CFPM exam, and how do I get in touch with them for support before, during, or after my CFPM exam?

    Trust20 has partnered with Meazure Learning to provide remote, online-proctoring services. You can learn about the organization HERE.

    Before or after your CFPM exam, you can review Meazure’s FAQ, submit a support ticket (for non-urgent matters), reach out via real-time chat, or contact them by phone at 1-855-772-8678 (Option 1).

    During your certification exam, there are instructions on how to contact support via the help button.

  • Q:

    What information do you collect and how do you use it?

    We collect your name, email address, phone number, address, and payment information. That information is treated as confidential and not disclosed to parties other than the individuals providing it (you) or the certificate issuer (Trust20).

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Food Protection Manager Certification

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and approved by the State of Illinois. We are also an approved provider for certification exams in the City of Chicago.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and approved by the State of Minnesota. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager Exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and approved by the State of New Hampshire. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

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Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20 is not currently an approved provider in the State of Utah.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

Trust20's Certified Food Protection Manager exam is ANAB-CFP accredited and accepted in most states with CFPM requirements. Prior to purchase, please confirm with your local health department and your employer that this product meets their requirements.

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