Illinois BASSET & Food Handlers
Certificate Bundle

Course Details

How Does this Course Bundle Work?

When you start your course bundle, you will need to select a course from the dropdown menu at the top of the page.

You may take the courses in any order desired. You will be awarded a certificate for each course that you successfully complete. 

how Does the Illinois BASET Course Work?

Each lesson contains detailed information on the topic and fun exercises. Self-paced lessons take less than 15 minutes and have a voice-over option that reads the lesson aloud. There are short 5 minute quizzes after each lesson.

A final exam is offered once all lessons are completed. To get your BASSET Card, you must achieve a 70%.

am I registered with illinois Liquor Control Commission?

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you may immediately download your certificate from Responsible Training. This will serve as your temporary BASSET Card until your official BASSET Card is ready within 7 days.

You can access your BASSET Card at BASSET Card Lookup. From there you can print your BASSET Card. You will need to enter your Last Name (exactly as you submitted for the BASSET Training Course registration), DOB, and your Student ID, which is available on the Responsible Training BASSET certificate.

Potential employers or ILCC officials can check the card status online via the BASSET Card Lookup system

Does Illinois require a food handlers certificate?

In Illinois, Food Handlers Training is required for food employees or handlers based on the type of food establishment they work in. Generally, employees should receive training within 30 days of hire. Food employee or food handler means an individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces. Food employee or food handler does not include unpaid volunteers or temporary events.

The ANAB Food Handler Certificate is valid for three years.

Does Illinois require an Alcohol Servers certificate? 

All workers who server or sell alcohol in Illinois must be certified within 120 days of beginning employment. This includes alcohol servers and sellers and those who check ID

The temporary card you receive on completing the course is good for 30 days. 

The official BASSET card mailed to you is good for three years. It is required that you get refresher training every three years.  

Learn more about the Illinois Food Handlers and BASSET courses from the Frequently Asked Questions.