Minnesota Food
Manager Certification Renewal Course

100% Online. No hidden fees.

  • Valid for 3 years
  • No final exam
  • Accepted by the Minnesota Dept. of Health (MDH), Environmental Health Division

What Course do I Need?

If you have already held a Minnesota CFPM Certificate registered with the MN Department of Health, then you only need this CFPM Continuing Education Course. Click Start Now below to sign up for this course.

If you have never held the Minnesota CFPM Certificate registered with the Minnesota Department of Health, then you need to take the Initial CFPM Course & Exam. Click Add to Cart in the top box on the right (scroll down on mobile) to sign up for the course & exam.

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How it works

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1. Register

Sign up online and get instant access to the course on your desktop or mobile device.

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2. Take Course

Our interactive lesson modules make learning simple and convenient.

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3. Get Certificate 

Download your certificate immediately.

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Loved by Food Service Managers Across the Country
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“The team at Responsible Training has been professional and helpful every step of the way. Getting all of the Managers at our 19 restaurants food safety certified has been a breeze. All of us at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Houston look forward to working with Responsible Training in the future.” Clay Phillips
Director of Training
Freddy's Frozen Custard
"We've seen a significant positive response from our customers who find Responsible Training's courses enjoyable and user-friendly." Anthony Spanel
City of Amarillo
Dept. of Environmental Health
"Responsible Training made learning about food safety engaging and practical. Understanding how to control germs and cook safely has been invaluable." Rick Gauna
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"I loved how their exams used everyday language. It made the learning process much more straightforward and less intimidating." Clay Phillips
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Why Choose Responsible Training?

Get Certified in just a few hour —
100% Online, Approved by the MDH, Download Certificate immediately

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Train at Your Convenience

Learn at your own pace. Your progress saves automatically every time.

Unlimited Attempts

No Exam

You need only read through the lessons and complete the short quizzes. 

Nationally Accredited

Approved by MDH 

The Minnesota Department of Health has approved this Continuing Education Course.

How it Works:
Manage Food Safely in Minnesota

If you are already a Certified Food Protection Manager registered with the MDH which is about to expire, then you just need this course!

Initial CFPM certification is good for 3 years in Minnesota. After 3 years, you need to take the continuing eduction renewal course, which is also good for 3 years.

start now — $50.00

Fast — On Demand — No Final Exam

Your Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Who needs to renew certification?

The State of Minnesota requires that every food establishment licensee must employ a CFPM. If you already hold an expiring Minnesota-approved Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification that is registered with the MDH then you only need to take a renewal course to extend your certification for another 3 years

Is the renewal course state-approved?

Yes. Responsible Training's Continuing Education Renewal Course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Health.

How does this course work?

There is no final exam for this course. Instead, you must read every slide and take the quizzes after each chapter. When you have viewed all the slides, you have completed the course.

How do I register the Continuing Education Renewal Course with the Minnesota Department of Health?

After you have completed the Continuing Education refresher course, you must submit your certificate of completion to the MN Department of Health:

  1. 1. Download your Responsible Training Continuing Education Certificate to your computer.
  2. 2. Go to the MDH Online Licensing System page.
  3. 3. Login to your existing account.
  4. 4. Upload the certificate that you downloaded in step 1.
  5. 5. Confirm the accuracy of the information and submit your application.
  6. 6. Pay $45 to the State of Minnesota.

The MN Department of Health will send your Minnesota CFPM Certificate, which is valid for 3 years.

How long does it take to complete?

The course takes about 2 hours to complete and is entirely online.

When do I get my certificate?

Your Responsible Training Continuing Education Renewal Certificate is available immediately for download as soon as you complete the final lesson and quiz.

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