Check your local health department or state/provincial food safety authority requirements
Confirm whether a food handler’s certificate is required for your job or location
Choose an approved food handler training course
Complete the course online or in person
Study food safety topics such as hygiene, cross-contamination, temperature control, and sanitation
Pass the required exam or assessment
Download or receive your certificate after passing
Keep a copy of the certificate for your employer or records
Renew the certificate before it expires, if required
Follow any additional local rules for food handler registration or permit approval