Managing Food Safety - Food Handler Certification


Duration: Approximately 8 hours

Cost: $65.99 (regularly $95.99)

Course Description:

This food handler certification course is approved by all health departments in Canada.

Managing Food Safety is a comprehensive food handler certification course designed for employees, owner/operators, and managers in food service and retail. It provides the knowledge and tools needed to safely prepare and serve food while reducing the risk of foodborne illness.

The course includes 16 interactive modules with knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Learners can access customized content based on their province or territory, as well as industry-specific case studies to make the training relevant to their workplace.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand food safety principles and their role in preventing foodborne illness
  • Apply safe food handling practices in daily operations
  • Use tools and resources to support food safety in the workplace
  • Recognize regulatory requirements specific to their region

Upon completion, learners must pass a final exam to receive their food handler certification, valid for 5 years.

Duration: Approximately 8 hours

Cost: $65.99 (regularly $95.99)

Course Description:

This food handler certification course is approved by all health departments in Canada.

Managing Food Safety is a comprehensive food handler certification course designed for employees, owner/operators, and managers in food service and retail. It provides the knowledge and tools needed to safely prepare and serve food while reducing the risk of foodborne illness.

The course includes 16 interactive modules with knowledge checks to reinforce learning. Learners can access customized content based on their province or territory, as well as industry-specific case studies to make the training relevant to their workplace.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand food safety principles and their role in preventing foodborne illness
  • Apply safe food handling practices in daily operations
  • Use tools and resources to support food safety in the workplace
  • Recognize regulatory requirements specific to their region

Upon completion, learners must pass a final exam to receive their food handler certification, valid for 5 years.


Frontline Food Safety


This is not a food handler certification course.

Cost: $29.99

Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

Course Description:
Frontline Food Safety is a practical training course for food service workers that focuses on the essential skills needed to prevent contamination and foodborne illness. It is ideal for anyone involved in preparing, handling, serving, or storing food.

Using real-world examples, learners gain a clear understanding of their role in keeping food safe.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of food safety and how illness occurs
  • Practice proper personal hygiene
  • Apply time and temperature controls
  • Prevent cross-contamination, including allergens
  • Clean and sanitize effectively

This course is easy to follow and suitable for both new and experienced staff.

This is not a food handler certification course.

Cost: $29.99

Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours

Course Description:
Frontline Food Safety is a practical training course for food service workers that focuses on the essential skills needed to prevent contamination and foodborne illness. It is ideal for anyone involved in preparing, handling, serving, or storing food.

Using real-world examples, learners gain a clear understanding of their role in keeping food safe.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of food safety and how illness occurs
  • Practice proper personal hygiene
  • Apply time and temperature controls
  • Prevent cross-contamination, including allergens
  • Clean and sanitize effectively

This course is easy to follow and suitable for both new and experienced staff.


AllergenSafe - Allergen Awareness


Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours

Cost: $29.99

Course Description:
AllergenSafe – Allergen Awareness is a practical training course designed to help food service professionals safely manage food allergens and protect guests with food allergies. It provides essential knowledge to reduce risk and create a safer, more inclusive dining experience.

Learners will gain a clear understanding of food allergies, including how they differ from intolerances, and the impact they have on individuals. The course covers common allergens, labeling requirements, and best practices for communicating allergen information.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand food allergies and their impact
  • Identify common food allergens
  • Interpret allergen labeling and advisory statements
  • Prevent cross-contact during food preparation and service
  • Respond effectively to allergic reactions

This course is ideal for anyone involved in preparing or serving food and is presented in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours

Cost: $29.99

Course Description:
AllergenSafe – Allergen Awareness is a practical training course designed to help food service professionals safely manage food allergens and protect guests with food allergies. It provides essential knowledge to reduce risk and create a safer, more inclusive dining experience.

Learners will gain a clear understanding of food allergies, including how they differ from intolerances, and the impact they have on individuals. The course covers common allergens, labeling requirements, and best practices for communicating allergen information.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand food allergies and their impact
  • Identify common food allergens
  • Interpret allergen labeling and advisory statements
  • Prevent cross-contact during food preparation and service
  • Respond effectively to allergic reactions

This course is ideal for anyone involved in preparing or serving food and is presented in clear, easy-to-understand language.


WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)


Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Cost: $12.95

Course Description:
This WHMIS training course provides essential information to help workers safely handle, use, and store hazardous materials in the workplace. WHMIS is a Canada-wide system designed to communicate important safety information about products that may pose risks such as fires, explosions, or health hazards.

Through clear explanations and practical examples, learners will understand how to recognize hazards and take the proper steps to protect themselves and others.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and key components of WHMIS
  • Identify hazardous materials and their associated risks
  • Interpret labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Apply safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures

This course is easy to follow and suitable for all workers who may be exposed to hazardous materials in the workplace.

Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Cost: $12.95

Course Description:
This WHMIS training course provides essential information to help workers safely handle, use, and store hazardous materials in the workplace. WHMIS is a Canada-wide system designed to communicate important safety information about products that may pose risks such as fires, explosions, or health hazards.

Through clear explanations and practical examples, learners will understand how to recognize hazards and take the proper steps to protect themselves and others.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and key components of WHMIS
  • Identify hazardous materials and their associated risks
  • Interpret labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Apply safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures

This course is easy to follow and suitable for all workers who may be exposed to hazardous materials in the workplace.

A Practical Approach to Creating a Food Safety Culture


Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Format: Self-directed, fully online
Cost: Free

Course Description:
This engaging, self-paced online course helps foodservice professionals build a strong food safety culture within their organization. Using real-world examples, learners explore how leadership, communication, and team behaviors influence everyday food safety practices.

The course focuses on turning food safety rules into consistent habits that are embraced across all levels of the organization.

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the key elements of a strong food safety culture
  • Reinforce safe behaviors through leadership and positive influence
  • Apply simple strategies to improve team performance
  • Recognize and address small issues before they become bigger risks

This course provides practical, actionable steps to strengthen food safety, protect customers, and support a culture of accountability and pride.