TABC Seller-Server Training

Each lesson contains detailed information on the topic and fun exercises. The lessons have an optional voice over that will read the lesson out loud. After reviewing lesson materials, a 5 question quiz at the end will test what you have learned. Once you’ve completed all 4 lessons, you can go through the final review and take the final exam. You must score a passing grade of 70% to receive your TABC Certificate.

Anyone who works in a place that serves alcohol, such as a restaurant, bar, food truck, or convenience store, should hold a TABC Certificate to show they understand the laws regarding alcohol sales. If you would like to know alcohol laws so that you can better protect yourself against legal repercussions, this training will be valuable for your job.

A seller/server training course like the one offered here will allow you to be designated as a Responsible Training TABC Certificate Recipient. That means a couple of things. First, for your employer or potential employer, it means you have gone through the training needed to understand the basics of how the laws and rules work that govern the sale of alcohol in Texas. That is important, as only using employees with TABC certification can help protect the business from some potential liabilities.

In addition, you’ll be better prepared to do your job and serve customers appropriately and safely. Many different situations can come up while working in a server-seller role, and you might not have the knowledge needed to deal with those circumstances if you didn’t bother to complete the training process. So, whether it is required by your employer or not, taking the time to do TABC certification online is a smart move.

Holding a TABC Certificate shows employers that you have passed the minimum requirement of understanding the laws governing the sale of alcohol. Employers can check your certificate status through our on-line system, or through TABC's website.

When applying for jobs, you may call yourself a "Responsible Training TABC Certificate Recipient". You can refer to your "Responsible Training TABC Certificate" on your resume.

You may not say or imply that you are "certified," "certificated," "licensed," "registered" or "accredited"; these terms indicate a different type of program than seller-server training.

Upon successful completion of this training program, 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 a minor.
• 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)

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. With our training, you can 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.

With that said, if you are in a hurry and need to complete it quickly, you can set aside some time and do the work in a single day. Roughly 20 minutes will be required for each lesson and quiz, and there are four of those to complete. Then, you’ll need to complete the final review and exam process. So, with some time set aside to focus on the task, this can be completed in a day and you will be finished with your TABC certificate.