Food Safety Program
ServSafe Food Manger Certificate
The ServSafe Food Safety Training program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the restaurant industry. More than 4 million foodservice professionals have been certified through the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam, which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANAB) Conference for Food Protection (CFP). ServSafe training and certification is recognized by more federal, state, and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification.
The ServSafe Manager Certification verifies that a manager or person-in-charge has sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness. Individuals that successfully pass the 90-question, multiple-choice exam will receive a ServSafe Manager Certification and wallet card. The ServSafe Manager Certification is accredited by the American National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under the Conference for Food Protection Standards.
- A self-paced course allowing at least 2 weeks of preparation before the Exam.
- 4-hour material review/Q&A followed by a 2-hour exam.
- Learn about foodborne illness, how to prevent it and how to train employees in food sanitation.
- This ServSafe Food Manager Course successfully prepares students for a nationally accredited food and safety certification exam administered by a registered ServSafe Proctor.
- Students can earn the Nationally accepted ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP).
All examinees with a current certificate will be able to download or print an eCertificate. To obtain their certificates, or request one to be sent, students should log on to ServSafe.com and select Download My Certificates. They’ll see an option to download their certificates, or request one to be mailed via USPS to them directly for a $10 fee.
Available Courses
ServSafe Manager (VFODS-01) 06/21/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled date. This date is for you to come in and study with the instructor for 4 hours and then take the 2-hour exam. Iowa Western will mail a study guide to your address at the time of registration. This ServSafe Manager course is self-paced and will be followed by a national certification exam. This course gives food handlers essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental food safety practices they need to carry out their work. Topics covered in the course include foodborne illness and contamination, receiving food, storing food, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest prevention, and inspections. The course is designed for individuals working in restaurants, assisted living, long-term care, school food service programs, food trucks, and small businesses.
Start Date: 06/21/2025
End Date: 06/21/2025
Seats Available: 12
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 05/16/2025 2:26 am
ServSafe Manager (VFODS-01) 07/19/2025 - Council Bluffs Campus
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm – Looft Hall Room 022
Please register at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled date. This date is for you to come in and study with the instructor for 4 hours and then take the 2-hour exam. Iowa Western will mail a study guide to your address at the time of registration. This ServSafe Manager course is self-paced and will be followed by a national certification exam. This course gives food handlers essential knowledge and understanding of the fundamental food safety practices they need to carry out their work. Topics covered in the course include foodborne illness and contamination, receiving food, storing food, preparing and serving food, personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, pest prevention, and inspections. The course is designed for individuals working in restaurants, assisted living, long-term care, school food service programs, food trucks, and small businesses.
Start Date: 07/19/2025
End Date: 07/19/2025
Seats Available: 9
Cost: $150
Location: Council Bluffs Campus
Last Updated: 05/16/2025 2:26 am
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check. A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.
Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.
Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee. Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance. Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class. After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.