Who We Are
The National Safety Institute (NSI) sets the standard for professional safety certification, delivering regulatory-approved and compliant Food Handler, Food Manager, and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) training. We make education simple and tailored for today’s workforce with our 100% online courses built for real-world success.
The NSI Difference
LearnTastic began with a simple idea: continuing education was too often an obstacle rather than an opportunity. Founded by professionals who understood this challenge firsthand, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that respects your time and advances your career.
Our Values
Commitment to Excellence
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Our Mission
To deliver the industry standard in professional safety certification through expert-led, 100% online training that empowers compliance and protects careers.
Our Vision
To equip food service professionals with easy-to-understand, regulatory-approved training that strengthens safety from the kitchen to the counter.
Meet the Leader
Ned Hakam leads LearnTastic with a simple belief—quality professional education shouldn’t break the bank. He’s spent years figuring out how technology can make learning both better and more accessible for working professionals.
When he’s not building LearnTastic, you’ll find Ned investing in promising companies, serving on the YPO Board, or mentoring young professionals (something he’s been passionate about for over a decade). His work with the Aga Khan Development Network reflects his genuine commitment to creating opportunities in communities worldwide.
Ned’s approach is straightforward: combine smart technology with real-world experience to help people grow their careers without the traditional barriers.
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Highly Recommended
The course was easy to follow and I could complete it during my breaks. Got my food handler certificate the same day and started my new job at a major hotel chain immediately!
★★★★★
Comprehensive Training
Comprehensive training that actually helped me understand food safety better. The HACCP content was current and relevant to my daily work managing a 50-seat restaurant.
★★★★★
Professional Training
The TABC training was professional and the certificate was accepted by the Travis County health department.
★★★★★
Easy to Follow
The course was easy to follow and didn’t feel overwhelming at all. I liked how the modules were short, clear, and to the point.
★★★★★
Freedom to Learn
Being able to study whenever I had time was a big plus. I finished the course over a few days, late at night after work.
★★★★★
Amazing Support
I had a small issue logging in, and the support team fixed it right away. They were super helpful and polite—really appreciated that.
★★★★★
Highly Recommended
The TABC course was super easy to follow—even on my phone during breaks. I could finish it at my own pace without any pressure.
★★★★★
Simple & User-Friendly
As someone new to the service industry, I appreciated how simple and user-friendly this course was. The real-world examples were super useful.
★★★★★
Fast and Convenient
I completed the TABC training on my tablet between shifts—so convenient! It was straight to the point and didn’t feel like a chore.
★★★★★
Great Experience
The Food Manager course was super easy to follow and I loved that I could complete it at my own pace!
★★★★★
Highly Recommended
I needed my Food Handler card fast, and this online course made it simple, stress-free, and quick.
★★★★★
Incredible Value
The TABC course was clear and straight to the point. No confusing terms, just what I needed.
★★★★★