Food Handler Certificate Program Disclosures

Food Handler Certificate Program Disclosures

Last updated: June 19, 2026

This page provides important information about the Home of Training Food Handler Certificate Program. These details are provided in accordance with accreditation requirements of the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ASTM E2659-24 and are available to all prospective learners in advance of registration or enrollment.

Program Update — Food Allergen Safety (Effective October 31, 2025)

This certificate program now includes updated content and assessment items on food allergen awareness and prevention. Learners will identify the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA, recognize allergy symptoms, and apply proper prevention and response steps.

1. Program Purpose and Scope

The Food Handler Certificate Program is designed to provide essential food safety training to individuals who handle, prepare, or serve food in restaurants or other food service establishments.

This self-paced, online program offers foundational knowledge on preventing foodborne illness, promoting hygiene, and following safe food handling practices.

2. Intended Learning Outcomes

By completing this program, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify the major causes of foodborne illness.
  2. Identify the nine major food allergens, recognize allergy symptoms, and select proper prevention and response steps.
  3. Recognize actions taken by food handlers that can prevent contamination and the spread of foodborne illness.
  4. Recall the proper procedures to prevent the contamination of food during storage and preparation.
  5. Identify how to maintain safe food temperature during food delivery, cooking, thawing, and reheating.
  6. Recognize the cleaning and sanitizing procedures that ensure a hygienic kitchen.

3. Requirements to Earn the Certificate

To earn a certificate of completion, learners must:

  • Enter their email address
  • Complete all interactive instructional modules
  • Complete a 40-question multiple choice summative assessment
  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

Learners are allowed up to two attempts to pass the final assessment. If a learner fails two times, they must retake the entire training before attempting the exam again. Certificates are issued immediately upon successful completion of the program and summative assessment.

4. Instructional Personnel Qualifications

The program content was created and reviewed by subject matter experts with experience in food safety, public health, and food service operations. Course materials are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with current regulations and industry best practices.

5. Fees, Deadlines, Cancellation, and Refund Policies

  • Program Fee: $10 per person
  • Access: Learners receive immediate access after payment
  • Refund Policy: Refunds will not be issued to corporate accounts. Refunds will not be issued to individuals who have begun or completed the online assessment and received a certificate. Refunds will not be issued via cash or check. If a refund is granted, it may only be issued to the account used for the initial transaction.
  • Cancellations: Corporate accounts may be cancelled by providing written notice to Home of Training at support@homeoftraining.com, in accordance with the Service Activation Agreement. Individual accounts may be cancelled if done so within 24 hours of sign up, provided the individual has not entered the program or assessment and has not been issued a certificate.

View our full refund and cancellation policy at https://homeoftraining.com/refund-policy/.

6. What the Certificate Represents (Inference Statement)

Completion of the Home of Training Food Handler Certificate Program indicates that the certificate holder completed the required learning event and achieved the required passing score on the summative assessment for the program. The certificate does not represent professional certification, licensure, registration, accreditation, or authorization to engage in a specific occupation or profession.

7. Confidentiality and Data Disclosure

We collect only the information necessary to administer the program and issue certificates. Personal information is not shared with third parties except:

  • As required by law
  • With corporate clients who enrolled the learner
  • As permitted under our Privacy Policy

8. Academic or Continuing Education Credit

This program does not offer academic credit or continuing education units (CEUs).

9. Commercial Support Disclosure

Train 321, LLC provides commercial support for the accreditation process in exchange for a license to distribute the program. This support is accepted under formal agreement and does not influence the development, content, delivery, or assessment of the certificate program. All decisions related to the issuance of a certificate of completion for the Food Handler Certificate Program remain the sole discretion of Home of Training.

10. Notification of Changes to the Program

Home of Training reviews and updates this program annually or as needed to reflect regulatory changes or learner feedback.

When changes are made to the purpose, scope, learning outcomes, or requirements, this disclosure page and program materials are updated with the new information. The effective date of any material changes is posted at the top of this page.

11. Special Participation Requirements

To complete the program, learners must have:

  • A stable internet connection
  • A desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
  • A modern web browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
  • Audio capability (to hear the narration)
  • Create or be assigned a user account and log in to the Home of Training or Train 321 platform using a unique username and password

12. Accommodations

Home of Training complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations for learners who request them. Learners needing an accommodation may submit a request to support@homeoftraining.com at least 10 business days before taking the exam. Details are provided on our Accessibility page.

13. Assessment Security

  • The summative assessment includes 40 multiple-choice questions aligned to the program’s intended learning outcomes.
  • Questions are randomized, automatically graded, and cannot be printed, downloaded, or accessed by others (including employer administrators).
  • Learners may attempt the assessment two times. If learners fail the exam after two attempts, they must rewatch all training videos before retaking the test.

For questions about the program, email support@homeoftraining.com or support@train321.com.