Fast & Easy Food Handler Card Online!

A food handler card, or certificate of completion, is earned after you complete and pass our food handler certificate program. State or local governing entities require most workers in the food service industry to earn and maintain a valid food handler card.

Once you pass the food handler program, you can instantly download a digital food handler card or certificate that you can print and provide to your employer.

A food handler is a food service employee who works with unpackaged food, utensils, food equipment or surfaces that come in contact with food. Most workers in the food service industry must complete a food safety certificate program that provides a valid food handler card or certificate.

Types of jobs that require a valid food handler card may include:

Food safety training requirements vary depending on your state and county, so it's important to ask your employer what type of training you need. If you are the direct supervisor of one or more food handlers, you may require food manager training.

To earn your food handler card or certificate of completion, you must demonstrate your understanding of established food safety techniques.

Our online course covers a wide range of food safety topics, including:

• Hygiene and food safety basics
• Types of foodborne illnesses
• How to prevent food contamination
• Cleaning and sanitization guidelines
• Time and temperature controls

Mastery of these topics will ensure you are qualified to handle food safely and prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses.

We are dedicated to providing the highest-quality training programs for food industry employees, managers and business owners. Our courses are designed and maintained by individuals with extensive experience and qualifications in food safety, nutrition, education and more.

Credentials for our Food Safety Personnel and Advisory Group include: