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Food Business Builder

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Workforce Development and Training. 320111

Description

This program trains workers for a new job in the food industry, upskilling for those seeking advancement or preparation of starting their own food related business. This program contains two courses and provide the participant a broad background for all types of food business operations and expansion.



  1. FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION COURSE (ServSafe National Certification)

  2. FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE


Includes 12 modules to prepare students in starting their own food related business





    • Module 1: Introduction to FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP Class


    • Module 2: MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT...AND BASIC FOOD SAFETY

    • Module 3: Branding and Vision

    • Module 4: Compliance Deep Dive

    • Module 5: Food product cost and pricing evaluation

    • Module 6: Packaging Deep Dive

    • Module 7: Sales

    • Module 8: Production Path #1...Cottage and Local Commercial Kitchens


    • Module 9: Production Path #2...Co-manufacturing and other growth options

    • Module 10: Marketing and Making Customer-Friends

    • Module 11: (not so) Boring Business Things

    • Module 12: Next Steps...Growth and Funding




 

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

4

Hours

20

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Coconino Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Based on participation and success in the classes and passing ServSafe cert

Training Location(s)

3000 N. Fourth St, Flagstaff, Arizona

Local WIB

10 - ARIZONA@WORK - Coconino County

Name of Credential

ServSafe Certified Food Manager

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

None

Funding sources may be available with certain workforce, DES eligibility

Refund Policy

Once someone is approved and the course is paid for then a student is scheduled for the class.

            Students may withdraw from the course prior to starting within one week.

            Once a student starts the course no refund will be issued.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - ServSafe

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$100.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$100.00

In-State Tuition

$3,300.00 This provides students with the curriculum, supplies, mentoring and required testing fees.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$3,300.00 This provides students with the curriculum, supplies, mentoring and required testing fees.

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,500.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$3,500.00

Demand Occupation(s)

11-9051.00Food Service Managers
$30.00 per hour
Required Certification: ServSafe Certified Food Manager

Provider Status

Approved

Address

2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff, Arizona 86005

Phone Number

(928) 226-4254

Web Address

https://www.coconino.edu/workforce-training

Last Updated

Dec 12, 2025

Created

Dec 05, 2025

Renewal

Dec 12, 2026

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