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ServSafe® Alcohol Online Course - California RBS

$ 15.00 USD
ServSafe® Alcohol Online Course - California RBS
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ServSafe® Alcohol Online Course - California RBS

Approved by the California ABC for Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training. This online course prepares alcohol servers and managers to meet California’s mandatory alcohol service requirements under AB 1221.

About the course

The ServSafe Alcohol California Online Course is designed specifically to meet California’s Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training requirements. Aligned with AB 1221 and approved by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), this course provides the essential skills needed to responsibly serve alcohol while complying with state law.

Learners who complete the course will have their training automatically reported to the California ABC before taking the required state-administered RBS exam.

What you will learn

  • California-specific alcohol service laws under AB 1221
  • Required responsibilities for alcohol servers and managers
  • How to identify and prevent sales to minors
  • How to recognize and prevent overservice and intoxication
  • Mandatory ID verification techniques approved by CA ABC
  • Penalties, liabilities, and enforcement actions in California

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Responsible Service Basics
  • Module 2: Alcohol Laws & Liability
  • Module 3: Checking IDs & Preventing Sales to Minors
  • Module 4: Recognizing & Preventing Intoxication
  • Primary Exam: 40-question online exam (English or Spanish)

Who should take this course

This course is ideal for:

  • Servers and bartenders
  • Barbacks and hosts
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Anyone who sells or serves alcohol in restaurants, bars, hotels, or retail establishments
  • Individuals required by their state to complete approved alcohol safety training

Exam & Certification

  • Training Exam: Included in the ServSafe course
  • Official RBS Exam: Must be taken through the California ABC RBS Portal
  • State Process:
    1. Register with the CA ABC and obtain your 9-digit RBS Server ID (Register Here)
    2. Complete the ServSafe Alcohol California online course
    3. ServSafe submits your completion record to CA ABC
    4. You return to the ABC portal to take the state-administered exam (Return Here)

California issues the final RBS certification once the state exam is passed.

Course Access

You have 90 days from the start of the course to complete your training.
The course will expire one year from the date of purchase.

You must register with the California ABC and obtain your 9-digit ID number before starting your ServSafe course. You cannot begin training without it.

All digital product purchases are final

After your purchase is processed, your course access code will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
Once you receive it, you can log in and start your training at:
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