TIPS Alcohol Training & Certification

Leading The Way in Responsible Alcohol Service Training For Over 20 Years...

TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol.

Our TIPS Alcohol website offers online TIPS alcohol training for both on and off premise needs. Please be sure to visit the Off-Premise page to enroll if you are working at a liquor store, grocery store, convenience store or gas station. All other pages link to the On Premise course. Each enroll button is clearly marked.

Our online version of TIPS Alcohol Certification is valid or accepted in 30+ states Most popular states are listed in Red. Arkansas, California, Colorado (not RVP approved), Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois Basset Approved, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah Beverage Server, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin (Bartenders License) and Wyoming.

Our TIPS Training Course is also approved by the city of Boise, Idaho Chief of Police for the new mandatory Alcohol Server Training in Boise. It is also accepted statewide in Idaho.

You may check your state and it's approval of TIPS Online Alcohol Certification on the state approvals menu in the left column.

Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS is a skills-based, 100% online responsible alcohol training and certification program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol.

TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.

Training conducted through TIPS is implemented through a computer and served over the web. eTIPS Training is self-paced and can be administered at anytime.

At the end of the session, participants complete a multiple-choice exam. Participants who pass the exam receive a certification card, valid for three years in most areas.

In the online version, students may print their temporary certification immediately and receive their permanent certification in the mail within 7 to 14 days. Exams, grades and other relevant information are maintained online for review.

Sign up here for the TIPS Alcohol Online Training Course!

On Premise is for Bars, Restaurants, Hotels & Night Clubs.
Any Establishment That Serves Liquor by the Drink.
Bartenders, Barbacks, Servers, Managers, Owners.

If you work in a Liquor Store, Grocery Store, Convenience Store or Gas Station,
please sign up for the off premise TIPS course here.

Who Should Be Certified?

Anyone who serves alcohol in a licensed establishment should take this training and receive their certification. TIPS certification is required my many bars and insurance companies.

• Bartenders
• Bar Backs
• Servers
• Managers

Follow these easy steps below to take your training and receive your certification.

• Enroll in our class by clicking on the "Register for TIPS Onine" button above.
• Complete the TIPS alcohol certification course online at your own pace.
• Pass the certification exam.
• Print your TIPS certification card as proof of your online certification.
• Receive you permanent certification by US mail in 3 to 5 business days.

Why Should I Be TIPS Certified?

TIPS Alcoholic beverage server training is now mandatory in many states. Servers of alcohol must complete the training within 30 days of commencing employment.

What this means to you as a liquor-serving employee is that you not only receive protection in the event of an alcohol-involved incident, but you will become more hireable by these quality companies since you will already be certified by the top alcohol service program that has over 2 million graduates over the last 20 years.

We know you have a tough schedule and that's why we offer live telephone support to make sure you don't waste time if you’re in need of technical assistance.

Latest TIPS Alcohol Certification News Below:

Online TIPS Alcohol Server Training Approved in the District of Columbia (DC)

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for servers and sellers of alcohol, was approved by the District of Columbia's
Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA).

The District of Columbia's liquor code requires all managers of a licensed establishment to be certified in an alcohol training and education program that is conducted by a Board-approved provider. The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for managers in the District of Columbia. Immediate benefits include tools to reduce underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small. Read More....

Visit our Washington DC Tips Certification page for more information and to enroll in this great couse!

Online TIPS Alcohol Server Training Approved in Rhode Island (RI)

ARLINGTON, Va., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online training and certification program for bartenders and servers of alcohol, was certified by Rhode Island's Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals. In 2006, Rhode Island made alcohol server training mandatory for all employees who serve alcohol, and
certified TIPS for On Premise classroom training from the beginning. The review of the online program, eTIPS, took more time. The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for those who serve or sell alcohol in Rhode Island. Immediate benefits include tools to reduce underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small. Read More....

Online eTIPS Alcohol Beverage Server Training Approved in Utah (UT)

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) today announced that eTIPS, an online beverage server training and certification program for bartenders and servers of alcohol, was certified by Utah's Department of Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Utah has made alcohol beverage server training mandatory for all employees who serve alcohol. Read More....

The addition of eTIPS will greatly expand the training options available for beverage servers in Utah. Immediate benefits include tools to reduce underage drinking, intoxication, and drunk driving, as well as new flexibility in extending such benefits to establishments large and small.

Simply click on the red "Register For TIPS" button above to sign up for Utah TIPS Alcohol Beverage Server Certification Online.

For more information on the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Server TIPS class visit our Utah page.