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ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Keep Safe in the Kitchen

ServSafe® is a nationally recognized food safety program developed by the food service industry to help prevent potential foodborne illnesses. ServSafe® is the most universally recognized and accepted course by state, county, and municipal health authorities that require sanitation training for food service managers. The Food Manager Certification examination is one of only four exams that meet the new Indiana certification requirements. Ivy Tech offers ServSafe® training by certified instructors.

This class covers important food safety topics such as food handling, sanitation, diseases, and storage. It provides an interactive experience for students to gain hands-on knowledge of food safety and handling and is designed to help students pass the certification exam for Food Managers. The class meets Indiana Food Handler certification requirements.

  • Ivy Tech offers this as a one-day class or in two, half-day sessions one week apart.
  • Cost includes instruction, class materials, and certification exam for Food Managers. Ask us about funding available to individuals who qualify through WorkOne or Indiana's IMPACT job training services for SNAP recipients.
  • Ivy Tech students who are pursuing an Ivy Tech degree or certificate can earn the certification by taking the course HOSP 101 Sanitation & Safety as part of their program's curriculum.

Register for classes on INRLA.org

Class & Exam Cost (updated June 2025):

  • $150 for members of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association ($10 discount)
  • $165 for non-members

Ivy Tech skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may crosswalk into Ivy Tech's academic degree programs should you decide to pursue that route in the future. Speak with an advisor to learn more about getting credit for prior learning.

Upcoming Classes

Class Location

Class Dates
Time
Location
Cost
Complete at your own pace
  • Complete at your own pace
Indianapolis
$155–165

This class is NOT self paced, but has various dates for 2026. Click Register to find the class you want to sign up for! 

  • Jan 26
  • Feb 23
  • Mar 23
  • Apr 27
  • May 18
  • Jun 22

This 1-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Training: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Exam: 4:00 PM

Ivy Tech Community College/Culinary & Conference Center

Indianapolis, IN 46208

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association (INRLA), 317.673.4211, https://www.inrla.org/contact-us

Complete at your own pace
  • Complete at your own pace
Fort Wayne
$155–165

This class is NOT self-paced, but offers a variety of dates. Click on the Register button or click a date below.

This 1-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Training: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Exam: 3:30 PM

In Person, Instructor-Led

  • Feb 2, 2026 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Richmond
$165

Vision Corner Learning Center
202 North Columbia St.
Union City, IN 47390

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Eddie Wigginton, 765-966-2656 ext. 4106, ewigginton@ivytech.edu

  • Feb 16, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Feb 23, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Terre Haute
$155–165

This 2-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM For Both Days

Training: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Exam: 7:00 PM on Day 2

Ivy Tech Center for Workforce Development
1700 E Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47906

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Amy Akers, 463-298-0893, aakers@ivytech.edu

  • Feb 24, 2026 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
East Chicago
$155–165

Ivy Tech Lake County at East Chicago
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Krystina Patricio, (219) 981-4452, kpatricio@ivytech.edu

  • Mar 31, 2026 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
East Chicago
$155–165

Ivy Tech Lake County at East Chicago
410 E. Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Krystina Patricio, (219) 981-4452, kpatricio@ivytech.edu

  • May 12, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday
Batesville
$155–165

Click Register Now on the registration site.

Ivy Tech Batesville
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Missy Cooper, 8122126661, mcooper246@ivytech.edu

  • May 20, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • May 27, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Terre Haute
$155–165

This 2-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM For Both Days

Training: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Exam: 7:00 PM on Day 2

Ivy Tech Center for Workforce Development
1700 E Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47906

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Amy Akers, 463-298-0893, aakers@ivytech.edu

  • Aug 5, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Aug 12, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Terre Haute
$155–165

Registration Opens Soon! Reach out to Amy Akers, aakers@ivytech.edu, for more information.

This 2-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM For Both Days

Training: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Exam: 7:00 PM on Day 2

Ivy Tech Center for Workforce Development
1700 E Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47906

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Amy Akers, 463-298-0893, aakers@ivytech.edu

  • Oct 19, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Oct 26, 2026 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Terre Haute
$155–165

Registration Opens Soon! Reach out to Amy Akers, aakers@ivytech.edu, for more information.

This 2-day course includes instruction, book & exam. Meets Indiana Food Manager certification requirements.

Registration: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM For Both Days

Training: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Exam: 7:00 PM on Day 2

Ivy Tech Center for Workforce Development
1700 E Industrial Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47906

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Amy Akers, 463-298-0893, aakers@ivytech.edu

Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.