how long does servsafe course take

How much does the SERVSAFE exam cost?

Apr 13, 2020 · View the course in several short sessions each no longer than 1 hour. ServSafe Manager Online Course: 8-10 hours in length. ServSafe Alcohol Online Course: approximately 4 hours in length. ServSafe Food Handler Course: 1 ½-2 hours in length.

Is the SERVSAFE test hard?

Feb 26, 2020 · View the course in several short sessions each no longer than 1 hour. ServSafe Manager Online Course: 8-10 hours in length. ServSafe Alcohol Online Course: approximately 4 hours in length. ServSafe Food Handler Course: 1 ½-2 hours in length.

Do you need a ServSafe certification?

Yes. Unused courses are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Once a course has been started: ServSafe Food Handler courses must be completed in 60 days. ServSafe Manager and ServSafe Alcohol courses must be completed in 90 days. After a course has expired, a student will not be able to access that course. A new one will need to be purchased.

How much does ServSafe certification cost?

ServSafe Alcohol Online Course: approximately 4 hours in length. ServSafe Food Handler Course: 1 ½-2 hours in length. An ideal training schedule is one 1-hour session every other workday at approximately the same time of day. For longer courses, we recommend that you view the entire course within three weeks. View the course in a quiet space, away from noise and distractions.

How long is the ServSafe Manager online course?

View the course in several short sessions each no longer than 1 hour. ServSafe Manager Online Course: 8-10 hours in length.

How long is ServSafe Alcohol Online?

ServSafe Alcohol Online Course: approximately 4 hours in length. ServSafe Food Handler Course: 1 ½-2 hours in length. An ideal training schedule is one 1-hour session every other workday at approximately the same time of day. For longer courses, we recommend that you view the entire course within three weeks.

How many days before exam to take a course?

Complete the course at least two days prior to your exam date. This will allow time to study and review. Review your posttest scores. The scores by section screen will help to identify which course topics you should review before taking the exam.

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Certification Process

Once I redeem a code, how long do I have to finish the ServSafe Workplace course?

How long is ServSafe good for?

So how long is your ServSafe certificate good for? The short answer is that you could remain certified for up to 10 years without needing to take another exam. Or you may need to retake the exam every 3 years in order to stay certified.

How long is a ServSafe food handler certificate good for?

How long is the ServSafe Handlers certificate good for? The ServSafe Food Handlers Certification is valid for a period of 3 (three) years. After 3 years you will need to pass another exam, also called a food handlers assessment.

Does a food handler's license expire?

Although your ServSafe food handler certificate expires after 3 years, your local “food handlers card” may expire sooner or later than ServSafe. You may or may not need to keep your ServSafe certificate current in order to stay compliant with your local regulations, but usually, you do not.

Do you need to retake the ServSafe exam?

You will need to retake the exam (also called an assessment) before it expires in order to maintain your certification status with ServSafe. You do NOT need to complete another training course but the assessment is not available for purchase individually and must be purchased along with the course.