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Food Handler Training Online — Find Your State's Course
Need food handler training for work? Find online food safety courses for restaurant, café, catering and other foodservice employees. Choose your state to view the available training options.
✓ Online course options✓ State-by-state selection✓ Food safety essentials✓ English & Spanish options vary
Find food handler training in your state
Start with where you work. You'll see the available courses, languages and current prices at the training provider.
State-specific requirements and county exceptions may apply. Confirm acceptance before purchase.
How online food handler training works
Find the training that fits your location and workplace without sorting through a nationwide product catalog.
1
Select your state
Use the course finder above or the state directory below.
2
Review your course
Check language, price, local recognition and any additional permit requirements.
3
Enroll online
Continue to the training provider to register and complete your course.
Food Handler Training by State
Browse the state-specific food handler training categories listed in the 360training storefront. These links open the provider's corresponding state course catalog.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington DC
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Oregon and Washington: These two states were not listed in the linked provider's food-handler state directory when this page was prepared. Check the full food handler catalog and confirm local requirements before enrolling.
What will you learn in food handler training?
Food handler training introduces everyday practices that help prevent foodborne illness. Content varies by course and jurisdiction.
Food safety fundamentals
- Personal hygiene and proper handwashing
- Preventing cross-contamination
- Time and temperature control
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas
- Safe food storage and handling
Who should consider training?
Restaurant team members, food preparers, café and deli staff, caterers, and others who handle food may need food safety training based on their employer and local rules.
A food handler certificate is different from a food protection manager certification. Choose the credential your workplace requires.
Food Handler Training FAQs
What is food handler training?
It is training in safe food handling practices, including hygiene, contamination prevention, cleaning, and temperature control. Requirements vary by location and job role.
Can I take food handler training online?
Online options are available through the linked provider in many states. Verify that your local health department and employer accept the specific course before enrolling.
Is the food handler course ANAB-accredited?
The provider lists an ANAB-accredited Learn2Serve food handler course in many state categories. Accreditation applies to specific programs, not automatically to every course in the catalog. Check the exact course details.
Is food handler training the same as food manager certification?
No. Food handler training generally focuses on safe practices for staff, while food protection manager certification is a separate credential often intended for supervisors or managers.
How much does food handler training cost?
Pricing depends on the course and location. The provider displays current prices on each state page. Some locations may require separate health department fees.
Do I need a state or county food handler card?
Some jurisdictions require a specific card, permit or locally approved course. Check your state and county requirements, particularly where local exceptions apply.
Ready to start your food handler training?
Select your state to compare available courses and enroll with the provider.
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