Illinois regulations require food establishments to have at least one certified food protection manager (CFPM) on staff. This course uses the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals examination, which is approved by the American National Standards Institute. Learn about basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination and allergens, time and temperature, and cleaning and sanitation. Certification is required every five years. Please call 309-268-8160 to request an exam in another language.