Food Handler Certification Course
Our Food Handler Certification Course equips employees with the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to meet public health requirements and protect both customers and your business. This accredited program provides the essential knowledge needed to handle, prepare, and serve food safely in any workplace setting. Designed to meet all provincial public health standards, this course helps prevent foodborne illness and supports a safe, compliant food service environment.
Starting at $59.95
Who Should Take This Course
This certification is ideal for:
- Food service employees (cooks, servers, dishwashers, kitchen staff)
- Restaurant managers and supervisors
- Catering and institutional food service workers
- Anyone responsible for handling or preparing food
Frequently Asked Questions (Food Handler Certification)
Our Food Handler course works on most devices, including laptops, desktop computers, iPads, tablets, and smartphones. You will need an up-to-date web browser and Windows 10 or higher to ensure full compatibility.
You have 30 days to complete the Food Handler course. If you’re unable to finish within this time frame, you will need to repurchase the course. Please contact us if for special circumstances.
If you fail the exam, you may retake it up to two more times at no additional charge. After three failed attempts, you will need to repurchase the course.
The course typically takes 4 to 6 hours to complete. However, you can go at your own pace and have unlimited access to the course for up to 30 days.
Once you begin the exam, you will have 60 minutes to complete it. If you’re logged out or need to return to the exam later, you can log back in and continue where you left off.
The course is available 24/7, so you can access it anytime/anywhere from a mobile device or personal computer with an internet connection.
Yes! Upon completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate from eWorkplace Training Inc. You can download both a full-page and a wallet-size version of your certificate.
Most certificates are available immediately after completing the course. However, some may take 1–2 business days for review if proctoring is required.
The certificate is valid for 5 years.
Yes, the certificate is valid for 5 years and will need to be renewed after that period.
Course updates and system upgrades are automatically added and available instantly upon enrollment. These updates ensure compliance with government regulations and current safety standards.
You will receive your food handler certificate as well as downloadable material/posters for easy reference.
Downloadable material includes:
- Copy of the full course material
- Allergy Management Checklist
- Understanding Food Allergies
- Correct Hand Washing Procedure
- Food Borne Illness Complaint Form
- Food Storage Times Fridge and Freezer
- Food Storage Times Pantry
- Preparing High-Risks Foods
Our course has been designed to accommodate as many individuals as possible. It is delivered online, with both written and audio components. Students can also download course notes to follow along while taking the course.
We strive to make our course as accessible as possible for students with disabilities or those with language or literacy needs. If you have additional requirements, please contact us, and we will make every effort to accommodate them.
Exams are proctored. If a student requires assistance during an exam, please reach out to us, and we will review your needs internally to provide appropriate support.
Refunds can be requested within 30 days of purchase, provided the course has not been started. Please contact us at info@eworkplacetraining.com for assistance.
Once the course is completed, you cannot change the name on the certificate. If there is a spelling error, please contact us before completing the course.
It is recommended that anyone working with food for the general public should take this certification course.
Currently, this course is approved in Ontario. Other provinces will be available soon. Please contact us for more information.
Our course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our support team is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please contact info@eworkplacetraining.com or 1-877-963-1301.
Yes, we use secure payment processing to ensure your information is protected.
A score of at least 80% is required to pass the final exam.
Once you’ve completed the course, you can log into your account and download your certificate from there. View Sample
Our exam is proctored, meaning it is monitored using AI technology. Any suspicious activity will be flagged and reviewed by human evaluators. If violations are detected, the student will be required to retake the course at their own expense.
Provincial/territorial authorities require identity verification for each exam. We do not retain any personal information once the exam has started.
Proctoring ensures the exam is supervised either by a person or through software to prevent cheating. Our exam is proctored by Integrity Advocate.
Yes, you can review the privacy policy of our proctoring partner at Integrity Advocate Privacy Policy.