TABC Responsible Seller-Server Training

REsponsible Beverage Server-Seller Details

online certification

This Responsible Seller-Server Training Course is modeled after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and has been approved by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). It is periodically updated to stay current with the Beverage Code and to improve quality.

IS My Certificate Valid Elsewhere?

Yes. Your TABC Seller-Server card from Responsible Training is valid in any jurisdiction in Texas. 

what you will learn in this course

Upon successful completion of the TABC training course, you will understand:

• The definition of intoxication and the dangers of alcohol poisoning
• How to spot signs of intoxication and the laws regarding the sale of alcohol to intoxicated persons.
• How to spot minors and the penalties for providing/selling alcohol to minors
• When to cut off service and how to intervene when an intoxicated person or minor is involved
• The way that alcohol affects the body
• What to look for when checking identification and how to spot a fake
• The laws governing the sale of alcohol for private clubs and Public Entertainment Facilities (PEFs)

TABC certification meaning

Anyone who works in a place that serves alcohol (restaurant, bar, food truck, or convenience store) should hold a Responsible Beverage Service Certificate to show they understand the laws regarding alcohol sales. 

Knowledge of alcohol laws can better protect you against legal repercussions

Server-Sellertraining will better prepare you to do your job and serve customers appropriately and safely.

Many different situations can come up while working in a server-seller role. If you have not completed the TABC training, you might not have the knowledge needed to deal with those circumstances.

how to use your TABC Certificate

Holding a TABC Certificate shows employers that you have passed the minimum requirement of understanding the laws governing the sale of alcohol.

When applying for jobs, you may call yourself a "TABC Certified". You can refer to your "TABC Certification" on your resume.

fastest way to get certified

If you are trying to fit this training into your busy schedule, we have good news – you won’t need to commit hours and hours of study time to this process.

Work at your own pace and go through each of the four lessons plus the final review and exam as you are ready and have time available

You have up to six months from the date of registration to complete this program.

Roughly 20 minutes will be required for each lesson and quiz, and there are four of those to complete, followed by a final review and exam process

with some time set aside to focus on the task, this can be completed in a day and you will be finished with your certificate. 

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