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Alcohol Server / Seller Training – California
- California State-Approved
- 100% Online
- Self-paced
- Certificate of Completion
- 2-4 hours (self-paced)
- See state requirement
$19.95
State-approved RBS training for California on-premise alcohol servers and managers.
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Description
The California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training is the state-mandated course for anyone who serves alcoholic beverages or supervises servers at on-premise establishments such as bars, restaurants, breweries, and event venues. Administered under the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), the RBS program is designed to reduce alcohol-related harm by teaching servers how to check identification, recognize intoxication, and serve responsibly.
This 100% online course prepares you to pass the ABC RBS exam and become a Certified RBS Server. You can complete the training at your own pace from any device, then sit the official ABC certification exam. New servers must register in the ABC RBS Portal and pass the exam within 60 days of employment, so getting certified early keeps you compliant from day one.
CertifyAmerica delivers clear, mobile-friendly lessons and practice questions so you can move through the material confidently and earn your certificate of completion without scheduling a classroom session.
What you'll learn
- Check identification and recognize acceptable, altered, or fake IDs
- Identify signs of intoxication and refuse service responsibly
- Understand minimum age laws and preventing sales to minors
- Know dram-shop liability and your legal responsibilities
- Apply safe-service practices and incident documentation
Who it's for
Alcohol servers, sellers, bartenders, and managers who need state responsible-beverage-service training.
| State / Jurisdiction | California |
|---|---|
| Approving agency | CA Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control |
| Delivery | 100% Online |
| Format | Self-paced |
| Estimated duration | 2-4 hours (self-paced) |
| CE credit / hours | See state requirement |
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Prerequisites | None |
Requirement details
All on-premise servers + managers; RBS Portal + ABC exam, 60 days — Huge (~1M servers); ABC exam + curriculum approval; portal links out
Final approval, licensing, and acceptance of any certificate are determined solely by the applicable state agency. Requirements can change; verify current rules with the agency before enrolling.
