Classes and Training Tools
Food and Nutrition Service provides training opportunities for sponsors of School Nutrition Programs to support successful operations of programs in compliance with federal regulations. Training opportunities include online training through e-learning, real-time webinars with interactive learning and opportunities to ask questions, and classes offered around the state and at the Minnesota Department of Education.
Every Tuesday throughout the school year a different topic related to school nutrition program operation will be presented via webinar at 2:00 p.m. Please join us from your computer at home or with your colleagues at school for this live webinar presentation.
NOTE: All Tuesdays @ 2:00 sessions count toward the Professional Standards annual training requirements.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established minimum Professional
Standards for school nutrition professionals who manage and operate the National School Lunch and
School Breakfast Programs. SNA’s Certificate in School Nutrition and School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential are aligned with USDA Professional Standards.
SNA Certificate Program
Earning your Certificate in School Nutrition shows your commitment to your profession and helps you stay current on the job. SNA’s Certificate Program is built on the four key areas fundamental to USDA Professional Standards:
- Nutrition
- Operations
- Administration
- Communications/Marketing
SNA Level One Certificate-Approved Core Courses for Minnesota
Nutrition
Note: Initial courses for Level One for the SNA Certificate program can be achieved by taking the free online training of Food Safety in Schools and Nutrition 101. (Food Safety in Schools course does NOT qualify for the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) from the MN Dept. Of Health)
Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) E-Learning Training
Continuing education courses offered online at ICN support the professional development and training of child nutrition program personnel at all levels of responsibility. The ICN’s online eLearning course system supports the research-based competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for excellence in child nutrition program management.
ICN eLearning training provides self-paced online courses that may be completed over multiple sessions. Once a course has been completed, a certificate of completion is provided and may be used to satisfy certain certification and credentialing requirements. Additionally, ICN online courses are offered free of charge. Learn more about ICN eLearning Training Features.
Note: Initial courses for Level One for the SNA Certificate program can be achieved by taking the free online training of Food Safety in Schools and Nutrition 101. (Food Safety in Schools course does NOT qualify for the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) from the MN Dept. Of Health)
Chop! Chop! Culinary Skills
Welcome to the home of the Chop! Chop! culinary skills training video series. These free training videos will help you and your school food service staff use more fresh, local-grown fruits and vegetables—and whole grains—in your school meal program by introducing new foods, recipes and culinary skills. View all six videos below, along with support resources and recipes for your school lunch programs.
These training videos are a joint project of CESA Nutrition Purchasing, the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and Team Nutrition of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Click here to access the Chop Chop website.
School Nutrition Association (SNA) Training Zone
SNA's free resources in the SNA Training Zone are designed to support you in your school nutrition journey and help you to grow in the field. SNA members can regularly access new learning resources and opportunities to earn CEUs. SNA’s Training Zone is your One-Stop Shop for all of SNA’s eLearning.
MN Department of Education Training Classes
“Tuesday @ 2:00” Training
Every Tuesday throughout the school year a different topic related to school nutrition program operation will be presented via webinar at 2:00 p.m. Please join us from your computer at home or with your colleagues at school for this live webinar presentation.
Sanitation (Food Manager Certification ) Classes
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