The Serv safe seems to be the best way to go. It is nationally recognized and so far my experiences have found thatany state, county that requires food handlers license will accept Serve Safe. ( For a fee of course) If it is not required where you play, I would suggest that you take the course anyway. It is informative and you will be ahead of others when the time comes that all food Mgrs. are required to have it. I took the entire course the first time and when it was time to renew, I just went on test day and took the test.( Cost was a little less for that option,however I would do the entire course at least the first time.