About TABC Certification

Introduction

This document is the mandatory course curriculum that meets the requirements of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Administrative Rules §50.3. It is provided to you as a guide for delivering classroom/internet-based instruction as a Certified Seller-Server School.

The Commission also provides an accompanying TABC Seller-Server Training Student Manual for distribution to all trainees. (optional).

The curriculum covers the laws regulating the sale or service of alcoholic beverages to minors, intoxicated persons, and non-members of a private club. It also teaches techniques to identify these persons and prevent sales to them. These topics are to be presented in the order in which they appear, and for the approximate time period indicated in the curriculum.

This mandatory curriculum may change from time to time. Upon receiving notice from the commission of a change to the mandatory curriculum, a school has 30 calendar days to implement the change. Because of this it is very important to keep contact information up to date with seller training to make sure you receive these important notices.

Most workplaces will want you to get TABC certified before you start working if your employment involves selling or serving alcoholic beverages.

Take advantage of our convenient online TABC certification course to learn how to sell and serve alcohol legally and safely. In this course, you will acquire valuable knowledge and experience, including the ability to recognize minors, check identification documents accurately, and reject service to visibly inebriated patrons.

Course Objectives

Administrative information about seller-server certification.
Preventing illegal alcohol sales to minors.
Preventing illegal alcohol sales to people that are intoxicated.
Types of permits, including private clubs.

Seller-Server Certification

Our Goal

The TABC strongly feels that trained sellers, servers, and managers are better able to identify and prevent sales of alcoholic beverages to minors, intoxicated persons, and non-members of a private club.

This curriculum is designed to meet the needs of employees that sell, serve, dispense, or deliver alcoholic beverages under the authority of a license or permit, including persons who immediately manage, direct, supervise, or control the sale or service of alcoholic beverages.

Your goal, as a training provider, is to train the individuals in your class so that they understand their responsibilities as sellers, servers, and managers, and know techniques to carry out those responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Needs This Course?

According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), any employee who “sells, serves, dispenses, or delivers alcoholic beverages under the authority of a license or permit, including persons who immediately manage, direct, supervise, or control the sale or service of alcoholic beverages” can satisfy training needs with our TABC-approved online course. Your completion certificate is available instantly once you complete the course. We also report your course completion to the TABC.

What to Expect With Our Course

Whether you are starting a new job, or you need a TABC certification at your current job, you can take our course and receive your certificate the same day. It’s TABC-accepted, and has a money-back guarantee to provide you what you need to meet TABC requirements.

Once you register, you can begin the course whenever you like. The course has a user-friendly format, with easy to understand material to help you pass the final exam. Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you can instantly download your certificate for free.