2026 Food Protection Manager Course - Independent Study (EXAM ONLY)

Oct 2, 2026

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2026 Food Protection Manager Course offers an Independent Study format where learners complete preparation without classroom instruction and take an exam-only session. The exam is scheduled in multiple dates, with arrival by 12:30pm for processing and exam time set for 1:00pm–4:30pm. The course cost is $150 and includes a ServSafe 9th edition textbook in English or Spanish plus a test sheet. Registration is required, and participants must bring a picture ID and an email address.

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| 2026 Food Protection Manager Course
Three-Day Course
• Location: Jefferson County Department of Health
Basement Training Room (Level B on elevator; turn left; Room L208)
• Cost: $150
• Includes: ServSafe 9th edition textbook in English or Spanish with test sheet provided Exams available in: English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, large print, and instructor
Advanced registration is required. Register at the Food & Lodging Division (2 ndfloor) Jefferson County of Department Health, 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, [Alabama.](Alabama. www.jcdh.org)[ ](Alabama. www.jcdh.org)[www.jcdh.org](Alabama. www.jcdh.org) (205) 930-1260
| | | --- | --- | | February 17-19 April 7-9 June 16-18 August 11-13 October 6-8 December 8-10 | 8:30am-12:30pm
12:00pm-4:00pm
8:30am-12:30pm
12:00pm-4:00pm
8:30am-12:30pm
12:00pm-4:00pm | | TIPS: Read the textbook and answer the practice questions, prior to the class. The same types of questions will be on the exam. The answers are in the back of the book.
A picture ID and an email address are required. (ServSafe will charge a fee if you do not have an email address.) | | 2026 Food Protection Manager Course Independent Study (EXAM ONLY) • Location: Jefferson County Department of Health Food handler Training Room (Level B on the elevator and take immediate right. ) • Time: 1:00pm-4:30pm Arrive by 12:30pm for processing • Cost: $150 • Includes: ServSafe 9th edition textbook in English or Spanish with test sheet provided Exams available in: English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, large print, and instructor • No classroom instruction provided Advanced registration is required. Register at the Food & Lodging Division (2 ndfloor) Jefferson County Health Department, 1400 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama. [www.jcdh.org](www.jcdh.org) (205) 930-1260 January 21 March 18 May 20 July 22 September 23 November 18 TIPS: Read the textbook and answer the practice questions. The same types of questions will be on the exam. The answers are in the back of the book. Two hours allotted for completion of exam. You may want to leave personal belongingsin your car. A picture ID and an email address are required. (ServSafe will charge a fee if you do not have an email address.)

FAQs

Is the 2026 Independent Study course exam-only or does it include classroom instruction?

It is exam-only. No classroom instruction is provided, and participants complete independent preparation before the exam.

What materials are included with the $150 cost?

The cost includes a ServSafe 9th edition textbook (English or Spanish) and a test sheet.

What do you need to bring for the exam?

A picture ID and an email address are required. ServSafe may charge a fee if you do not have an email address.

How should you prepare before the exam?

Read the textbook and answer the practice questions. The same types of questions will be on the exam, and the answers are in the back of the book.

Oct 2, 2026

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