Required Food Safety Certification for Retail Establishments

Colorado has adopted the 2022 FDA Food Code, which requires all retail food establishments to have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site during business hours. 

The Larimer County Extension Office is proud to offer Certified Food Protection Manager training in partnership with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.
 

Get Certified, Your Way

Choose from four levels of training and certification.


Full Class $175 

Gain the most comprehensive preparation and confidence for your certification

What’s Included

  • 8 hours of instructor-led NEHA certified training with an experienced food safety educator, offered as one full day or two half-day sessions.
  • Textbook
  • Supplemental printed training materials
  • Proctored ANSI-accredited exam

Registration

You may register up to 5 people at a time. 

Please note that classes may require rescheduling if registration is low.  You will be contacted by the instructor if this is the case to discuss options.

During registration you will choose how to receive your training materials: 

  • Have your book shipped directly (for an additional $5 fee)
  • Pick it up at our office,1525 Blue Spruce Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Cancellation

Cancellations made 72 hours before class can be rescheduled at no charge

If you cancel less than 48 hours before class or do not attend, you will need to register again and pay the full fee to attend.

Please contact Analecia Vasquez as soon as possible if you cannot attend to avoid losing your registration:
Email: vasquean@co.larimer.co.us
Phone: (970) 498-6008

 

Review Session $145 

For those who have taken the class before. Includes review session, book, and exam.

Book & Exam $100

Self-study option. Includes the textbook and proctored exam. Offered in multiple languages.
 

Exam Only  $75 

For those who already have training and only need to take the ANSI-accredited exam. Offered in multiple languages.

 

 

Upcoming Classes:

 

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Larimer County Extension Office - Deadline was 2025-10-25
Larimer County Loveland Campus, Big Thompson Room
Larimer County Loveland Campus, Big Thompson Room
Larimer County Loveland Campus, Poudre River Room
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ADDRESS     
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.     
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

Phone: (970) 498-6000

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HOURS  
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    
Monday - Friday

 

Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures.