SERVSAFE 
Trusted Industry Training to ​Nurture & Grow Connecticut's Restaurant Workforce
The ServSafe® program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks you do every day. Your concerns are our concerns. 

All restaurants in Connecticut are required to have a certified food protection manager on staff. The ServSafe Manager course will certify you as a Certified Food Protection Manager, formerly known as the QFO. The CRA offers two different options for certification: In-person classes or Online Classes with Take Exam at Home. Both options meet the state requirement for certification.

The ServSafe Manager in-person training is conducted throughout Connecticut in a one day,  8-hour session in a professional, conference atmosphere. Our instructors have an excellent record of success, with close to 90% of learners passing the ServSafe Manager exam on their first attempt. Our instructors will prepare you to get certified! 

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Upcoming ServSafe Manager In-person Classes

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Certification Only and Retakes
 To take your ServSafe exam without attending the class, select the item "Certification Only" at registration.
*This option does not include a study book.
ServSafe Manager Online Course
The ServSafe Manager Online Course is ideal for individuals who wish to prepare to take the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam.

This interactive course has been designed using the latest techniques in learning theory, to deliver current food safety information, in a fun and easy-to-use format. The course covers critical principles including: personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature, cleaning and sanitizing, and more. A practice exam is included at the end of the course to help prepare for the proctored ServSafe Manager Certification exam.

All purchases of the ServSafe Manager Online Course are final. Once you begin the course, you will have 90 days to complete it, at which time the course will be deactivated.

TWO WAYS TO TAKE THE ONLINE TEST -- In-Person or At Home

Online Class with In-Person Proctor

We are proctoring the online version of the exam at our office in Farmington in groups of 5 or less. Need to certify more than 5 people? Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to arrange for an in-person exam at our office. 

Online Proctoring Now Available! 

Online proctoring at home for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam (English) is now available! Schedule your exam at a time that’s convenient for you, all you need is a computer or laptop and a private location. The date you choose for registration is just for processing and will not be your exam date. Exam must be scheduled through Proctor U. 
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This bundle includes the ServSafe Manager online course and the 90-question online Food Protection Manager Certification Exam and online proctoring through ProctorU. The purchase of this bundle also includes administration, processing and a ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification (valid for 5 years) upon successful completion of the exam.
Things you should know BEFORE you purchase this product:
  • To use the online proctoring service through ProctorU, you must have access to a computer (PC or Mac). Mobile and tablets are not supported. You must also have a working webcam/mic and a private location. Click here to do a basic system test.
  • Proctors give directions in English
  • After your purchase is complete, you will receive an email with a ServSafe Manager Exam Access Code and directions for scheduling your exam through ProctorU.
  • Review regulatory requirements to ensure the online exam is accepted in your area.
  • This product is NOT refundable.
ServSafe Food Handler 
​​If even one food handler fails to adequately learn or adhere to proper food safety practices, your business – as well as your loyal customers – will be at risk. That’s why the National Restaurant Association (NRA) uses recognized experts to develop and update our comprehensive ServSafe® Food Handler training program. It’s both scientifically based and legally defensible. Available online or on-site, it uses innovative techniques to help employees learn critical concepts and practices. For your protection and peace of mind, use the most trusted training system in the industry. 
ServSuccess: Manager Training Program 
ServSuccess is the Association’s new career workforce development program.  ServSuccess provides learning opportunities across multiple career levels in a way that makes it convenient for our workforce to hone in on their skills and prepare for future career opportunities.  A Certificate of Completion will be provided once each course is fully viewed.  

Email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to learn about the CRA discount on ServSafe Alcohol,  ServSafe Workplace and ServSafe Allergen. 

ServSafe Alcohol provides Real-World,
​State Specific Responsible Alcohol Training
​Protecting your business from the inherent risks of serving alcohol is a high priority. It requires both vigilance and thorough training of everyone involved. That’s why the National Restaurant Association (NRA) engages a variety of experts to continuously monitor all aspects of alcohol safety and update our ServSafe Alcohol® training program, including our resources and practices. Our practical, realistic lessons incorporate state-specific mandates to ensure that your staff can effectively protect your customers as well as  your business. 

Click Here to register for ServSafe Alcohol courses available online or email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org to set up a private course for your employees. CRA Members receive $5 off! 
ServSafe Allergens: Comprehensive, Convenient Online Training
​The number of Americans affected by food allergies is trending higher every year. 15 million Americans have food allergies, including those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. Preparing your restaurant staff to be allergen-aware can welcome these new customers and increase your revenue. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) has created the ServSafe Allergens™ Online Course — your best source for qualified training that drives home the critical information your employees and managers need to accommodate guests with food allergies and respond to emergencies, should they occur. It’s comprehensive training you can trust.

Register for an online ServSafe Allergens course today. 
​ServSafe Workplace: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Restaurant and Hospitality Employees
Sexual Harassment Prevention is an interactive training program to address and help prevent sexual harassment and the harmful impact it has on individuals and businesses. Developed specifically for our unique industry, this modern, engaging course features scenario-based learning and focuses on the impact to individuals and emphasizes the responsibility each employee has to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.
For other questions about ServSafe, email servsafe@ctrestaurant.org. This is the fastest way to contact us.