Accessible Options for Online Certified Food Protection Manager Training and Testing - 5-14-21

Sep 22, 2026

Montana school food service managers must complete a certification process for safe food handling under the Montana Food Code. Approved Certified Food Protection Manager training programs are provided, including in-person options across various counties and online training alternatives summarized for comparison. In-person offerings list course types, typical costs, and direct contacts, while online programs include bundled pricing, course duration, and remote proctoring details. Information compiled April 2021 and subject to change.

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Certified Food Protection Manager requirements

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Certified Food Protection Manager Resources Montana requires that school food service managers complete a certification process for safe food handling. A list of approved Certified Food Protection Manager training programs can be found at Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Consumer Safety Division, Certified Food Protection Manager Training. Each of the following trainings is approved in Montana to meet the Certified Food Protection Manager requirement of the Food Code. Please note, while the Serv Safe certification course has typically been the most common choice for Montana schools, each of the following programs are approved in Montana. In-Person Options Callaghan Enterprises We have taught over 500 ServSafe classes, certifying thousands of food service workers in the process. We are certified to teach both the ServSafe Manager Training course as well as the ServSafe Food Handler Training course. Contact: Mike Callaghan Phone: (406) 208-0078 [Email: mike@callaghan-ent.com](Email: mike@callaghan-ent.com) Website: [https://callaghan-ent.secure.force.com/register](https://callaghan-ent.secure.force.com/register) Finley Food & Beverage Consulting (Various Counties) Former health inspector who offers ServSafe Food Protection Manager (CFPM) trainings throughout the state of Montana. Cost is typically $180/student, which includes the 8-hour course, the current ServSafe textbook, and the proctored exam. Contact: Laura Finley Phone: (406) 600-7919 Email: [FinleyFBconsulting@gmail.com](FinleyFBconsulting@gmail.com) [Website:](Website: www.finleyfbconsulting.com)[ ](Website: www.finleyfbconsulting.com)[www.finleyfbconsulting.com](Website: www.finleyfbconsulting.com) Toots Taszut Consulting (Gallatin County) Courses and services offered: • Provide HACCP training and development / implementation of an in-house HACCP Program • Safe food handling training for employees, in an understandable manner • Food Safety Certification, and training, for Managers Please contact directly more information or to request a class for your organization. Contact: Toots Taszut Phone: 406-600-1224 [Email: ttaszut@outlook.com](Email: ttaszut@outlook.com) Information compiled April 2021. Prices and dates may change. For more information contact: Molly Stenberg, Montana Team Nutrition, 406-994-7217, [stenberg@montana.edu](stenberg@montana.edu)[ ](stenberg@montana.edu)Brianna Routh, MSU Extension Food and Nutrition, 406-994-5696, [brianna.routh@montana.edu](brianna.routh@montana.edu)[ ](brianna.routh@montana.edu)Nina Heinzinger, Registered Sanitarian, 406-444-0067, [nheinzinger@mt.gov](nheinzinger@mt.gov) [Montana Office of Public Instruction](Montana Office of Public Instruction), School Nutrition Programs, 406-444-2501 This project was funded using U.S. Department of Agriculture grant funds. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 1 Montana State University (Various Counties) MSU offers ServSafe trainings as well as National Registry for Food Service professionals in certain counties. To see the classes that are available visit their Food Safety & Preservation page and scroll down to: Food Safety > Upcoming In-Person Certified Food Manager and Handler Trainings [https://nutrition.msuextension.org/food-safety-preservation/index.html](https://nutrition.msuextension.org/food-safety-preservation/index.html) Online Options There are multiple online Food Protection Manager Training options, which have been summarized in this helpful comparison chart. Always Food Safe [https://alwaysfoodsafe.com/en/](https://alwaysfoodsafe.com/en/) Montana Food Manager Certification Training and Exam Bundle: [https://alwaysfoodsafe.com/en/food-protection-manager/montana/all-counties](https://alwaysfoodsafe.com/en/food-protection-manager/montana/all-counties) [Cost: $78.00 for the bundle](Cost: $78.00 for the bundle) Included: 100% Online Training. Takes between 4 a

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What requirement do Montana school food service managers need to meet?

They must complete a certification process for safe food handling through an approved Certified Food Protection Manager training program that meets the Food Code requirement.

What in-person training options are listed in the document?

The document lists several in-person options, including Callaghan Enterprises, Finley Food & Beverage Consulting, and Toots Taszut Consulting, with associated course offerings and contact details.

What does the online training section include?

It summarizes multiple online Food Protection Manager training options in a comparison style, including bundle or exam pricing, included components, estimated training duration, and remote proctoring availability.

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