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The document outlines who needs certification, how to renew it through state-approved courses or by retaking an approved exam, and the application steps including a $10.00 check or money order. It lists approved food safety courses (including ServSafe, NRFSP, and Wisconsin “Serving Safe Food”), explains training and examination rules, and details recertification timelines, grace periods, and key notes on eligibility and expiration. 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ServSafe® course developed and maintained by National Restaurant Association Solutions. 8 hour class. Exam at end. Exam forms (Scantron) sent to NRA in Chicago for grading. More comprehensive.  \n2) The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, Food Safety Manager Certification Examination: [http://www.nrfsp.com](http://www.nrfsp.com).  \nVisit Wisconsin Tavern League website at: [http://www.tlw.org/index.php?module=cms&page=8](http://www.tlw.org/index.php?module=cms&page=8)  \n3) Thomson Prometric (Formerly Experior Assessments)  \nStaff and volunteers that do not cook  \nServing Safe Food ([8.6.3.3](8.6.3.3)) .  \nWI food safety course developed by the State of Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disabilities Resources (BADR) and Wisconsin Association of Nutrition Directors (WAND) . 3-4 hours total  \n– exam at end, open-book, open-resource on own. Completed exam forms are to be returned to nutrition program directors to be submitted to BADR for grading.  \nThis course may be taught by anyone who has the State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate. Individuals who are eligible to teach the SS Food Course must use only the required materials developed and/or reviewed by BADR. No alterations to the materials can be made.  \nRecertification  \nAll food manager certifications expire five years from the date of issuance with the exceptions mentioned. A state approved recertification-training course is required to renew food manager certification. Only a course, not an exam, is minimally required for recertification ; although repeating a written examination will suffice for the recertification requirement. The intent of recertification is to provide continuing education for the food manager.  \nGRACE PERIOD: All certified food managers have 6 months from the date of expiration torenew their certifications by attending an approved recertification course. If a food manager has not renewed their certification within the 6-month grace period, their certification can only be renewed by taking and passing a full course examination required for initial certification.  \nImportant additional notes  \n• Serving Safe Food certification will NOT qualify anyone for the State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate.  \n• If the WI certification is applied for within 12 months of passing the approved examination, the certificate expires five years from the date of the department’s issuance.  \n• If the WI certification is applied for more than 12 months of passing the approved examination, the certificate expires five years from the examination date.  \n• If an individual is applying for reciprocity from another state’s cer","cbCais9IJY5ty519","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais9IJY5ty519","pdf",46109,"English","# State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certification\n## Certification renewal requirements\n## Approved food safety courses\n## Recertification timing and grace period\n## Additional important notes\n## Related program references","[{\"question\":\"Who is required to have the State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certification?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certification is required for all Nutrition Directors and for a staff person on duty at each central kitchen and on-site cooking senior dining center in Wisconsin's Senior Dining Programs.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main steps to renew (recertify) a Food Manager Certificate?\",\"answer\":\"Recertification requires completing a state-approved certification/recertification course, submitting proof of attendance and completion via a letter or dated certificate, and completing the application. 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