Certified Food Protection Manager Training Made For Selected Learning Styles

certified food protection manager training styles

Education systems have been studied for ages, and one thing that has come to light in modern times is that not every student learns the same way. The same can be said about certified food manager candidates. That’s why we have a few different options for certified food manager training that can appeal to multiple learning styles. Let’s take a look at ways you can find the certified food protection manager training that is most effective for your learning style.

Approved Styles for Certified Food Protection Manager Training

There are three styles of ways candidates can take the certified food protection manager training:

  • In Person
  • Online
  • Private Group Training

Many students crave interaction with a knowledgeable instructor. Some candidates love the experience of sitting in a room of their peers and having camaraderie with fellow food service managers, and these circumstances increase their chances of retaining knowledge. If you’re one of those types of learners, you may take a look at the schedule and find a class and a time near you to schedule your certification training.

Certified Food Protection Manager Training Made For Instructor Led Learning Styles

There are some students, however, that are self-driven or may become easily distracted in a large classroom environment. Their mind may wander to other topics while the instructor is talking, or they simply might have a tune stuck in their head preventing the absorption of knowledge. These folks often like to research topics they have questions on rather than engage in discussions, or study better with music in the background in a solitary setting. Online certified food protection manager training may be the best option in these cases.

Certified Food Protection Manager Training Made For Online Learning Styles
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The third option would require the support of your business, but private group training can offer a much better tailored certification training session since the instructor can focus on the food safety training needs of your unique facility. If you run a food business and would like to train multiple candidates, this choice will provide numerous benefits over leaving your staff on their own to find their certification training.

Finally, be aware that no matter which certified food manager course you choose, the exam must be taken in person in order to gain your certificate. These must be scheduled at announced times and be overseen by a food safety training instructor.

Do you find that your learning style relates better to online learning or in-person classes?

Cancellation Of In-Person Training For Food Protection Manager Certification

In-Person Training For Food Protection Manager Certification

2020 has certainly presented challenges for all of us trying to run a business. It has been the same here at Safe Food Training. We have done our best to navigate through all of the changing regulations and shut downs. I truly appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we have had to continually rearrange things. We have decided to suspend classroom trainings for food protection manager certification and re-certification in December and January with COVID-19 infections at such high levels.

In-Person Training For Food Protection Manager Certification

Background On The Decision To Cancel Of Our In-Class Training For Food Protection Manager Certification

As the highest rated in-person Certified Food Protection Manager training organization in Minnesota, this decision has a dramatic impact our hospitality industry customers who are required to have this certification and are more comfortable with classroom training. It also has a serious impact on our business.

We know you have had to make similarly tough decisions as the pandemic has evolved. We all have been forced to weigh the health risks to staff and customers, legal exposure, the viability of our businesses, the livelihood of staff, and/or contributing to the further spread of this deadly virus . There are no correct answers!

After careful consideration of the current data and projections of infection rates, hospitalizations and deaths caused by COVID-19 here in Minnesota, we have decided not to hold any Food Protection Manager Certification classroom trainings in December and January.

We do have our online recertification course for those of you who need that training. Sign up for that by clicking here:

For those who are seeking initial certification, we are holding exam-only sessions at several convenient locations around the Twin Cities and central MN. You can sign up for the online certification course and exam by clicking here:

We are hoping to resume our in-person training for food protection manager certification starting February 1st and beyond. You may register for any of those options currently on safefoodtraining.com.

Thank you all for your continued business and I hope you all are finding ways to get by this year.

Stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season.

The Best Option For Certified Food Protection Manager Training

Evaluating the best option for certified food protection manager training

With current Stay Safe MN regulations, in-person certified food protection manager training has been stalled over the months of the shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now that we’re beginning to reopen, should those seeking certified food protection manager training flock to instructor led courses or choose the on-line option?

Evaluating the best option for certified food manager training in MN

Instructor Led Certified Food Protection Manager Training Versus Online Sessions during the Pandemic

The first advice we want to give you is to make sure that you’re up to date on your certifications. Don’t wait until the economy completely opens up to seek out training if your certification has lapsed. We’re still bound by the Minnesota food code rules on the role of an active certified food protection manager in our food processing facilities and restaurants.

There is some good news for those seeking renewal during these times. The Minnesota Department of Health is allowing for a six month grace period to submit your renewal application after your current certification has expired. This means that you can still actively perform your duties for six months even after expiration.

While this grace period is generous, we shouldn’t take advantage of it and neglect our renewal training. That is why we’re recommending that those seeking first-time certifications and renewals utilize online certified food protection manager courses. Online courses can be taken from the comfort of your own home and at your leisure. Completing online food safety training can greatly speed up the process of gaining your certification or renewal.

Online food manager certification training is unfortunately the best and most recommended training option at this time. Due to limitations on training venue availability, social distancing regulations and mask mandates, instructor led courses just cannot be run at the same capacity, frequency and effectiveness as they once were.

If you need help with online certification or have questions about how to obtain your renewal, don’t hesitate to contact Safe Food Training with your questions. We’ll do our best to provide any information you require.

Types of Food Safety Manager Certification Training

Types of Food Safety Manager Certification Training

You’ve worked hard and you’ve finally landed your first job as a food service supervisor. Congratulations! Now, the only thing left to do before you take on your new role is to make sure that you have the proper food safety manager certification required by the state of Minnesota.

Types of Food Safety Manager Certification Training

The Food Safety Manager Certification Training Process

When the time comes to get certified, you have the option to choose between two types of training and exams; an online food safety certification course or an instructor led class and exam. Benefits abound for each type of course, so you have the opportunity to choose which style works best for you.

Online food safety manager certification training offers a high level of convenience and accessibility. These sessions can be viewed from any computer with an internet connection, and they can be taken at your own pace, night or day. When taking an online course, you schedule your own breaks giving you time between sessions if your schedule doesn’t allow you to finish in one sitting.

The biggest advantages to taking an instructor led certification course is that there is a teacher available should you have questions and class interaction to identify issues you may miss when sitting by yourself  in front of a screen. If a question occurs during an online session, you’re on your own to clarify topics that you’re unsure about. This sometimes leads to more confusion and frustration if you cannot find the answers that you’re looking for. Classes led by an experienced instructor take place in a low-stress environment with a knowledgeable industry expert who is available to answer any questions that arise.

Safe Food Training offers both online and instructor led food safety manager certification training and examinations. Our 5 star rated classes are held at several convenient locations around the twin cities/central Minnesota. Which style of course do you feel fits the lifestyle of a busy food service supervisor?