Certified Food Protection Manager Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the requirements of the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Food Service Sanitation Code.
 

During this two-day class, participants will learn about the principles and recommendations of the FDA Food Code focused on food safety and contamination, employee health and hygiene, safe food handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing, and HACCP.
 

The class will take place on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. AND Friday, May 15th, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Winnebago Farm Bureau (1925 S Meridian Rd, Rockford, IL 61102).
 

Participants should bring a valid photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early each day.

Participants must attend the full two-day training to be eligible to take the exam.
 

There is a $125.00 program fee to cover this educational session. This fee is for the educational materials, examination, and lunch. Space is limited, and therefore, preregistration is required.  Please note if you are paying by cash or check - your spot is not reserved until payment is received.
 

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, please get in touch with our office at (815) 986-4357 at least 30 days before the program.  

100% refunds will be processed only for cancellations made before May 5th. There is no refund for no-shows.

Please call our office at (815) 986-4357 for more information.