ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification

AES of Nevada is proud to offer the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification program, the most recognized and respected food safety training for restaurant and foodservice professionals. Earning your ServSafe® certification demonstrates a commitment to food safety and provides you with the essential knowledge to protect your customers, your business, and your reputation.

Who Needs This Certification?

The ServSafe® Manager Certification is designed for managers, chefs, and other supervisory staff in the foodservice industry. It provides in-depth training on:

  • Preventing foodborne illnesses
  • Proper food handling, from receiving to serving
  • Time and temperature control
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • HACCP principles
  • Cleaning, sanitizing, and facility management


This certification is essential for meeting the Nevada requirement that all food establishments have a certified food safety manager on duty during all hours of operation.

Our Self-Study & Exam Package

$179
  • Official ServSafe® Course Book (Digital Download): Get immediate access to the comprehensive course materials, available in English, Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. Study on any digital device, anytime.
  • One Proctored Exam Session: When you're ready, schedule your official ServSafe® certification exam at one of our convenient locations in Las Vegas or Henderson. You can choose either a computer-based exam for instant results or a traditional paper exam.

The Path to Your Official Food Safety Manager Card

Purchase & Study

Buy the package and study the ServSafe® course book at your own pace.

Step 1

Schedule & Pass the Exam

Contact us to schedule your proctored exam at our Las Vegas or Henderson office. A valid, government-issued photo ID is required.

Step 2

Finalize with the Health District

After passing the ServSafe® exam, the final step is to visit the Southern Nevada Health District. There, you will take a short, 10-question test on local regulations and pay a fee (currently $20) to receive your official Certified Food Safety Manager Card.

Step 3

Already Have Your Materials?

ServSafe® Exam Only

For students who have already completed their studies and only need to take the official proctored exam.

Proctor-Only Service

For students who have already purchased an online exam voucher and just need a registered proctor for their session.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, they are different. The ServSafe® Manager Certification is a higher-level certification for supervisors and managers, covering in-depth food safety management. A basic Food Handler card is for non-managerial staff and covers basic food safety principles. The ServSafe® Manager card is the credential you need to be a certified manager in a food establishment.

The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is valid for five years.

You must bring a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport. All other materials for the exam will be provided.

You may retake the exam. According to ServSafe® policy, you can take the exam a second time after a waiting period. Please contact our office to discuss the re-testing policy and any associated fees.

The $179 package covers your study materials and one proctored ServSafe® exam session with us. After you pass, you will need to pay a separate fee (currently $20) directly to the Southern Nevada Health District to take their final local regulations test and receive your official card.