How To Get Started With ServSafe Alcohol®

STEP 1

CHECK REQUIREMENTS

Check state and local regulatory information and your organization’s policies to determine your training and certification needs.

STEP 2

SELECT TRAINING AND EXAM OPTIONS

Select the training and exam option that best meets your needs, regulatory requirements and schedule. You can use different formats for the course and exam. For example, you can take an instructor-led course and on online exam.

Languages:
- Textbook and print exam available in English and Spanish
- Online course and online exam available in English
Training and Exam Format: Choose online or classroom
Exam Type: Choose the ServSafe Alcohol Primary Exam or ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Proctored Exam (regulatory requirements may determine which exam you take.)

STEP 3

FIND INSTRUCTOR/PROCTOR OR CLASS

You need an Instructor if you are taking classroom training and exam. You will also need a Proctor if you are taking the ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Advanced Proctored Exam.

If you already have an instructor or proctor, skip this step.

Classroom training

Find an instructor and contact him or her to schedule your training and exam. Or you can search for a scheduled class.
NOTE: Classroom training requires an instructor.

Proctored Online Training and Exam Option

Find a proctor to administer your exam. The exam proctor will need to be physically present to administer an exam.

Primary Online Training and Exam Option

You do not need an instructor or proctor for the ServSafe Alcohol Primary Online Program. Skip this step.

STEP 4

PURCHASE MATERIALS

Classroom Training/Exam

Ask your instructor and proctor what materials you need to purchase. In some cases, the instructor will provide materials.

Online Training/Exam

Purchase the appropriate online course and exam.

STEP 5

TAKE COURSE

Complete your training.

STEP 6

TAKE EXAM

Upon passing the exam, you will receive your alcohol safety certification.