ROCKFORD, Ill. Do you work with food or hope to begin a career in the food industry? University of Illinois Extension is offering an opportunity to earn the nationally recognized Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) credential this October.
The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to hold an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited CFPM certificate. This certification ensures food is handled, prepared, and stored safely, protecting consumers from foodborne illness.
Participants in the training will gain specialized knowledge in food safety practices and take the certification exam. The certificate is valid five years from the exam date and must be renewed upon expiration. The two-day course will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday, October 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.at the Rockford Police Station District 1, 1045 W. State Street, Rockford. Attendance at both sessions is required to be eligible for the exam. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early and bring a valid photo ID.
The program fee is $125, which includes course materials, the exam, and lunch. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. To register, call the Extension office at (815) 986-4357 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw.
Are you or a group of volunteers looking for details on a food handler training for non-restaurant food handlers? Contact our office for more information.
Please contact the Extension office at (815) 986-4357 if you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Diane Reinhold is a University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and registered dietitian. For more about upcoming nutrition and wellness programming, visit go.illinois.edu/jswor call (815) 235-4125
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.