South Dakota

South Dakota Food Handler Certificate Training

ANAB-accredited

Complete online anytime, anywhere

Available in English and Spanish

Want to advance your foodservice career? While the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) does not require food handler training, completing this training strengthens your skills and shows your commitment to food safety.

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Do I need a food handler card in South Dakota?

No, the South Dakota DOH does not currently require food handlers to obtain a food handler card or certificate. However, many employers prefer to hire staff who have completed food safety training and demonstrate they know proper hygiene and how to handle food responsibly.

Can this course help me get my food manager certification in South Dakota?

No, you can only earn a food manager certification by passing an exam from an accredited program, like Trust20’s Food Protection Manager Certification. Trust20’s Food Handler Certificate Training covers the basics of food safety and best practices.

Where can you learn more about food safety regulations in South Dakota?

South Dakota Department of Health – Food and Lodging Safety: This department is the primary source for food safety regulations and guidelines.

South Dakota Food Service Code: This document lays out the requirements for maintaining safe food establishments.

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 South Dakota, 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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