Scholarship funding for Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) training is available! Check to see if you qualify.
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 three 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
Upcoming Classes
March 21, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
March 25, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
March 30, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
April 7-8, 2026: 4:00pm—9:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
April 18, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
May 19-20, 2026: 4:00pm—9:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
May 27, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
June 24, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
June 27, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
July 18, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
July 20-21, 2026: 4:00pm—9:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
August 5, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
August 18, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
August 29, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
September 17, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
September 23, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
September 26, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
October 7-8, 2026: 4:00pm—9:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
October 17, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
November 14, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
November 19, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
Devember 9-10, 2026: 4:00pm—9:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
December 17, 2026: 8:00am—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
Review Session: $145
For those looking for a refresher, the review is a more targeted overview of material.
What’s Included
Your review session fee includes:
- 3 hours of instructor-led NEHA certified training with an experienced food safety educator
- Textbook
- Supplemental printed training materials
- Proctored ANSI-accredited exam
To schedule a review session, email instructor Analecia Vasquez: vasquean@larimer.org.
Exam Only: $75
For those who already have training and only need to take the ANSI-accredited exam. Offered in multiple languages.
Option to add the Professional Food Manager (NEHA) book for an additional $25
Upcoming Exams
March 12, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
April 2, 2026: 1:00pm—3:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
April 14, 2026: 3:00pm—5:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
May 5, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
May 14, 2026: 4:00pm—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
May 21, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
June 11, 2026: 4:00pm—6:00pm | Larimer County Loveland Campus
June 16, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
July 7, 2026: 5:00pm—7:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
July 15, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
August 12, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
September 8, 2026: 3:00pm—5:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
September 21, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
October 13, 2026: 3:00pm—5:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
October 22, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
November 10, 2026: 3:00pm—5:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
November 20, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
November 23, 2026:
9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
3:00pm—5:00pm | Larimer County Extension Office
December 1, 2026: 9:00am—11:00am | Larimer County Extension Office
December 14, 2026: Larimer County Extension Office
9:00am—11:00am
1:00pm—3:00pm
5:00pm—7:00pm
