Certified Food Protection Manager Trainings

List of Available Test Proctors

In Person Classes

Finley Food & Beverage Consulting

Laura Finley

Cell: (406)600-7919

Former health inspector who offers ServSafe Food Protection Manager (CFPM) trainings throughout the state of Montana. Cost is typically $180/student, which includes the 8-hour course, the current ServSafe textbook, and the proctored exam.

To request a class in your area, ask questions, or find more information, please contact her directly.

*All COVID19 precautions are strictly adhered too. Classes are limited to 24 students, social distancing standards will be followed, and masks will be required throughout the duration of the course.*

Below is a comprehensive list of the classes including links to sign up for the courses:

Class Date: Tuesday – April 20^th, 2021

Venue: The C’mon Inn – Bozeman, Montana

Address: 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

Cost: $180/student

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Class Date: Saturday – May 8th, 2021.

Venue: The Povah Center - West Yellowstone

Address: Location to be determined.

Cost: $195/student

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Class Date: Sunday - May 16th, 2021

Venue: The Hilands Golf Club - Billings

Address: 714 Poly Drive, Billings, Montana, 59102

Cost: $195/student

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Class Date: Tuesday - May 25th, 2021

Venue: The C’mon Inn – Bozeman, Montana

Address: 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

Cost: $180/student

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Class Date: Sunday - June 13th, 2021

Venue: The Best Western - Missoula, Montana

Address: 5280 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, Montana, 59808

Cost: $195/student

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Class Date: Wednesday - June 23rd, 2021

Venue: The C’mon Inn – Bozeman, Montana

Address: 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

Cost: $180/student

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Class Date: Wednesday - July 21st, 2021

Venue: The C’mon Inn – Bozeman, Montana

Address: 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

Cost: $180/student

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Class Date: Tuesday - August 24th, 2021

Venue: The C’mon Inn – Bozeman, Montana

Address: 6139 East Valley Center Road, Bozeman, Montana, 59718

Cost: $180/student

Sign Up Here

Various Counties

To see the classes that are available visit their Food Safety & Preservation page and scroll down to:

Food Safety > Upcoming In-Person Certified Food Manager and Handler Trainings

Big Horn County Extension

Certified Food Protection Manager class: March 9th & 16th, from 1-5pm. Test is on 23rd.

Food Handlers class: March 2nd, from 8-noon.

For more information, contact Holly Miner (holly.miner@montana.edu; (406) 665-9770

Cascade County Extension

Toots Taszut

Phone: 406-600-1224

Email: ttaszut@outlook.com

Please contact directly more information or to request a class for your organization.

Courses and services offered:

Provide HACCP training and development / implementation of an in-house HACCP Program
Safe food handling training for employees, in an understandable manner
Food Safety Certification, and training, for Managers

Experience as an Environmental Health Specialist:

Registered Sanitarian for the Gallatin City-County Health Department
As an Environmental Health Specialist, for 16 years, conducted in-person and on-site Safe Food Handler training for the campus of Montana State University (MSU). Developed programs for training multi-cultural groups, continually provided campus-wide food event training, and administered/proctored both ServSafe and NRFSP certification for employees and management teams
Administered and proctored NRFSP training and certification since 10/30/2015
Developed an extensive Food Safety Program, including a comprehensive HACCP Program, for a local resort

Online Resources

Montana recognizes certification from programs that are ANSI-CFP accredited. The links below will reflect the most recent list of accredited programs, with some organizations offering both online training and testing options. While many certifications are offered by these programs only Food Manager Certification is required by the State of Montana.

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