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ServSafe Online Training<\/h3>\n
While an instructor led course gives students the experience of learning in a classroom environment from an engaging teacher who is ready to answer any questions that arise, occasions do occur where your business cannot be without a fully trained manager while you await the next scheduled training session. If you have a situation where you’ve just hired a new employee and need certification right away, the benefits of a ServSafe online certification course include:<\/p>\n
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- Online courses do not adhere to a specific schedule, they can be taken day or night.<\/li>\n
- There is no need or travel to take the training. Online courses can be taken from your place of business or a student’s home.<\/li>\n
- Online training is perfect for experienced food safety managers who may only need a refresher course before testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Taking a test online not only speeds up the process during your busier times, but can also be a handy tool when it comes time to renew your certifications. We always suggest to keep a copy of your training materials after you have finished your training courses so that you’ll have a guide when it comes time to review for recertification testing.<\/p>\n
At Safe Food Training, we’ll gladly meet your online food safety training needs if you have employees who need certification right away and cannot make one of our scheduled instructor led classes.<\/p>\n
Do you enjoy the convenience of online testing, or would you prefer to send your staff to an instructor led course?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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