Live Instructor-Led Class: The ServSafe® training program will instruct employees in food-borne illnesses and their prevention. It will also equip them to properly train others in food safety. The State of South Dakota requires food service establishments to have at least one person on staff who has their approved certification. See class dates and locations below.
NOTE: Instructor-led classes are in ENGLISH only. The online course is available in Spanish and English.
Pre-registration and PAYMENT are required 10 days before class.
Payment is due at time of registration. If payment has not been received, the registration will not be completed.
NOTE: Instructor-led classes are in ENGLISH only. The online course is available in Spanish and English.
Pre-registration and PAYMENT are required 10 days before class.
Payment is due at time of registration. If payment has not been received, the registration will not be completed.
Online Coursework: This option can replace the instructor-led class. The online coursework is completed on your own, at your own pace, but requires a proctored exam (taken in the presence of a designated individual).
Print exams are proctored in Rapid City and Sioux Falls monthly at the end of each instructor-led class and the Retailers Association office in Pierre throughout the month. If testing in Pierre, the exam is online with results provided immediately. In Aberdeen, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Watertown , the exam is PRINT and results take 14-21 business days.
To take the course AND exam ONLINE, you will need to purchase directly from ServSafe®. Click here to purchase directly from ServSafe®
Please note, the online exam is proctored by ProctorU® and requires a minimum of camera and microphone. Verify (on the ServSafe® website) your computer has the required capabilities before purchasing. Online course/exam package is non-refundable.
Print exams are proctored in Rapid City and Sioux Falls monthly at the end of each instructor-led class and the Retailers Association office in Pierre throughout the month. If testing in Pierre, the exam is online with results provided immediately. In Aberdeen, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Watertown , the exam is PRINT and results take 14-21 business days.
To take the course AND exam ONLINE, you will need to purchase directly from ServSafe®. Click here to purchase directly from ServSafe®
Please note, the online exam is proctored by ProctorU® and requires a minimum of camera and microphone. Verify (on the ServSafe® website) your computer has the required capabilities before purchasing. Online course/exam package is non-refundable.
If you have questions, call our office at (800) 658-5545 or email training@sdra.org.
National ServSafe® Manager Certification / Recertification (8-Hour Class)
To become nationally certified you need to take the ServSafe® Manager course. Courses are available online or in a classroom setting.
The National ServSafe® Manager Certification / Recertification is valid for 5 years.
The National ServSafe® Manager Certification / Recertification is valid for 5 years.
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Live class and test: Take an 8-hour ServSafe® Manager class and exam at the site. See dates below and register with link above.
8-Hour National Class - SDRA Member: $125 8-Hour National Class - Nonmember: $175 Test Only / Retest*: $75 *Retest Option is available if original registration was in last eight months. If more than eight months, will need to purchase full registration. |
Online: Go through the 8-hour ServSafe® course online at your convenience, then take the exam with a certified ServSafe® proctor. **SD Retailers Association proctors PRINT exams only (Pierre Office is online, in-person).
Online Course with PRINT in-person exam - SDRA Member: $100 Online Course with PRINT in-person exam - Nonmember: $150 Online Course with ONLINE exam - click here to purchase directly from ServSafe® (this exam is proctored remotely, through the computer) |
Class Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Instruction and Exam (may run later, depending on exam)
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Bring your ServSafe® textbook with the Examination Answer Sheet (attached to inside front cover), and a valid ID.
Exam results are received by email in 10-21 business days.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Bring your ServSafe® textbook with the Examination Answer Sheet (attached to inside front cover), and a valid ID.
Exam results are received by email in 10-21 business days.
AberdeenBW Ramkota Hotel
1400 8th Ave. NW 2023 Dates
Wed, June 21 Wed, Oct 4 |
PierreRamkota Hotel
920 W. Sioux Ave. 2023 Dates
Thurs, Apr 6 Thurs, Aug 24 |
Rapid CityBest Western Ramkota
2111 N. LaCrosse St. 2023 Dates
Tues, Feb 7 (Call for availability) Tues, Mar 7 Tues, Apr 11 Tues, May 16 Tues, June 13 Tues, July 11 Tues, Aug 22 Tues, Sept 12 Tues, Oct 10 Tues, Nov 14 Tues, Dec 12 |
Sioux Falls
Best Western Ramkota
3200 W. Maple St. 2023 Dates
Thurs, Feb 9 (Call for availability) Thurs, Mar 9 Thurs, Apr 13 Thurs, May 4 Thurs, June 8 Thurs, July 6 Thurs, Aug 3 Wed, Sept 6 Wed, Oct 11 Thurs, Nov 2 Thurs, Dec 7 |
Watertown
Watertown Event Center
1901 9th Ave. SW 2023 Dates
Wed, May 17 Wed, Sept 13 |
To maintain your ServSafe® certification, you can re-certify your Manager Certification by attending the 8-hour class with exam, take the exam alone, or attend a 4-hour South Dakota Specific Food Handler Class for recertification.
NOTE: The 4-hour course does not meet the recertification requirements for healthcare facilities. Some franchises have contracts that require the ServSafe® Manager certification program and do not allow staff at those businesses to take the 4-hour state specific recertification program. In addition to limitations by healthcare and some franchises, the South Dakota Department of Education requires eight hours of training every five years.
South Dakota Specific Food Handler Recertification Class (No Exam with live class/Valid 5 years):
NOTE: The 4-hour course does not meet the recertification requirements for healthcare facilities. Some franchises have contracts that require the ServSafe® Manager certification program and do not allow staff at those businesses to take the 4-hour state specific recertification program. In addition to limitations by healthcare and some franchises, the South Dakota Department of Education requires eight hours of training every five years.
South Dakota Specific Food Handler Recertification Class (No Exam with live class/Valid 5 years):
- If you have a valid certification and are renewing it, you may choose this option.
- If certificate is expired, you must get approval from South Dakota Department of Health to take the 4-hour class.
- This is a live class or online course with an exam, and is only valid in South Dakota.
- The 4-hour recertification does not maintain the national ServSafe® Manager certification, but it does meet the requirements of the South Dakota Department of Health.
4-Hour State Class - SDRA Member: $65
4-Hour State Class - Nonmember: $90
Online Class - Assessment Required (Click here, to purchase directly through ServSafe)
Class Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Instruction and quiz
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration and bring valid ID.
4-Hour State Class - Nonmember: $90
Online Class - Assessment Required (Click here, to purchase directly through ServSafe)
Class Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Instruction and quiz
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration and bring valid ID.
Aberdeen
BW Ramkota Hotel
1400 8th Ave. NW 2023 Dates
Tues, June 20 Tues, Oct 3 |
Pierre
Ramkota Hotel
920 W. Sioux Ave. 2023 Dates
Wed, Apr 5 Wed, Aug 23 |
Rapid City
Best Western Ramkota
2100 N. LaCrosse St. 2023 Dates
Tues, Feb 21 Tues, Apr 25 Tues, Oct 24 |
Sioux Falls
Best Western Ramkota
3200 W. Maple St. 2023 Dates
Thurs, May 11 Wed, July 19 Thurs, Oct 19 |
Watertown
Watertown Event Center
1901 9th Ave. SW 2023 Dates
Tues, May 16 Tues, Sept 12 |
SDRA ServSafe® Cancellation and Refund Policies
Cancellations
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least five (5) days before your scheduled class/exam. We will offer a refund, minus the cost of your study material, for cancellations done prior to the five-day time frame. However, if you do not cancel prior to the five-day time frame you will forfeit your registration fee(s).
Substitutions and Class Date Change
A fee of $35 will be assessed for any substitutions or class date change five (5) days prior to the class/exam date or less. Class attendee substitutions and class date changes made five days or more in advance of the class/exam date will not be charged.
No Show
No refund or credit will be available if the attendee does not attend the class/exam on the scheduled date and does not cancel prior to the five-day notice requirement.
If you have questions, call our office at (800) 658-5545 or email training@sdra.org.
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least five (5) days before your scheduled class/exam. We will offer a refund, minus the cost of your study material, for cancellations done prior to the five-day time frame. However, if you do not cancel prior to the five-day time frame you will forfeit your registration fee(s).
Substitutions and Class Date Change
A fee of $35 will be assessed for any substitutions or class date change five (5) days prior to the class/exam date or less. Class attendee substitutions and class date changes made five days or more in advance of the class/exam date will not be charged.
No Show
No refund or credit will be available if the attendee does not attend the class/exam on the scheduled date and does not cancel prior to the five-day notice requirement.
If you have questions, call our office at (800) 658-5545 or email training@sdra.org.
ServSafe® Alcohol TrainingSouth Dakota businesses who sell alcohol are advised to provide approved training to their employees. If your establishment is caught selling alcohol to an underage person, your business will be fined and the penalty is doubled if the employee who sold the alcohol has not been through an approved training program. (Upon a third violation within a 24-month period, the establishment's alcohol license will be suspended for a period of time). It is also a good business practice to train your employees about alcohol and tobacco laws, how to handle underage buyers, and the consequences of illegal sales.
SDRA members receive a 20% discount. |
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