Michigan

Michigan Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

Complete online anytime, anywhere

Available in English and Spanish

This course provides essential food safety training for food workers in Michigan. While Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) does not require food workers to complete food handler training, individual establishments may require food handlers to complete a food handler training program.

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Does Michigan require a food handler certification?

No, Michigan does not require people who work in foodservice establishments to complete a food handler training program. However, most food establishments must have at least one certified food protection manager on staff. Individual employers may require their staff to complete a food handler training course that covers fundamental food safety topics.

How do I get a Michigan food handler card?

Food handlers in Michigan are not required to have a food handler card. However, if you want to learn more about food safety and prepare to work in Michigan’s food industry, you can complete Trust20’s online Food Handler Certificate Training.

Where can I learn more about food safety in Michigan?

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development ensures food safety and provides consumer protection related to food, drugs, the environment, and more.

Michigan Food Law: The Michigan Food Law contains information on the rules and regulations pertaining to the foodservice industry.

Why would I take Trust20’s Michigan Food Handler Certificate Training?

If you work in Michigan’s food industry, a basic knowledge of food safety principles is a smart career move. Though not required by law, completing this training may give you a leg up when job searching and give you confidence in serving food safely.

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 Michigan, 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.

Accreditation #9065

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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