Texas Certified
Food Manager Program

Texas Certified Food Manager Details

How do I Select the Course Language?

After you open your course, you can select the course language from the drop down menu at the top.

How Does the Course Work?

You can complete this course at your own pace. There are no page timers and you may skip forward or back to study the material in whatever order you desire. After each chapter there is a quiz to help ensure you have learned the necessary information. The course usually takes 6 - 8 hours to complete

At the beginning of the course you are asked to answer 10 security questions. During the exam, you will occasionally be asked to provide the answers you saved to these questions. If you answer incorrectly, you will be locked out of the course and need to call support and request the course be unlocked. 

When you feel you are ready, you may take the exam. The Texas Certified Food Manager exam has no proctor, so you can take it on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. There are 75 questions. You’ll need 70% or higher to pass, and you can retake it if needed

who Needs a Texas Food Manager card?

During hours of operation, at least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service must be a certified food protection manager.

Is the Certificate State Approved?

Yes! This Responsible Training Texas Certified Food Manager Course and Exam is approved by the Texas DSHS.

When Do I Get my Certificate?

Immediately after passing. It’s available to print or download instantly.

For How Long is the Texas Food Manager Certificate Valid?

Your certificate is valid for 5 years from the date you passed the exam.

Do I also Need Food Handlers And TABC Cards?

The Texas Food Manager Certification subsumes all the information presented in the ANAB-approved Food Handler course. 

However, if your establishment sells alcohol for on-premise consumption, you may need a TABC-approved certification. Ask your employer. 

Is my Texas Certified Food Manager Card Valid in Other STates?

No. The Texas Certified Food Manager Course and Exam only meet the requirements of certification within Texas. For most other states, you would need the ANAB/CFP Food Protection Manager Exam, which is also accepted in Texas.