Responsibility Works

Reviewed by Mathew Benoit, COO of Learn Brands · October 2026

Responsibility Works is alcohol awareness training for employees, developed by Responsibility.org and now available on Learn Brands. In one short, self-paced session, learners cover what a standard drink is, how blood alcohol concentration (BAC) works and what the U.S. Dietary Guidelines say about alcohol, then apply it to realistic situations at work.

Most people in beverage alcohol can tell you a lot about the products they sell. Fewer can say how many standard drinks are in a heavy wine pour, a high-ABV beer or a cocktail with two shots. Those basics matter for everyone, and even more for people whose jobs put alcohol in front of them every day: sales reps at trade events, retail staff, and brand ambassadors running tastings.

What you'll learn

• What alcohol is and what counts as a standard drink

• How to recognize a standard drink across different products and serving containers

• The U.S. Dietary Guidelines as they relate to beverage alcohol

• What BAC is, the factors that affect it, and how alcohol affects an individual

• How to apply all of it to realistic workplace scenarios

How the course works

Responsibility Works has two units. The Basics of Alcohol covers standard drinks, the Dietary Guidelines and BAC, with interactive pouring simulations and a digital blood alcohol calculator. Workplace Scenarios puts that knowledge to work in situations employees run into on the job.

A multiple-choice assessment closes the course. Learners need 70 percent or higher to pass, and anyone who falls short can review the content and retake it. Most people finish in 30 to 40 minutes.

Your certificate

Pass the assessment and you receive a certificate from Responsibility.org, issued within the course.

Who should take it

• Sales reps who work trade events and brand ambassadors who run tastings

• Retail staff who sell beverage alcohol

• Anyone in the beverage alcohol industry, in any role, who wants a solid foundation

• Employers who want the whole team working from the same facts about alcohol

About Responsibility.org

The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, known as Responsibility.org, is an independent national not-for-profit founded in 1991. Its work focuses on eliminating drunk driving and underage drinking and promoting responsible decision-making about beverage alcohol. Responsibility.org developed the course content, and Learn Brands hosts the course and handles enrollment.

Responsibility Works FAQ

How long does Responsibility Works take?

Most learners finish in 30 to 40 minutes, at their own pace.

Do learners get a certificate?

Yes. Learners who score 70 percent or higher on the final assessment receive a certificate from Responsibility.org within the course.

What happens if a learner does not pass?

They can review the course content and retake the assessment.

How much does it cost?

$20 per seat for 1 to 50 seats, with volume pricing down to $10 per seat at 250 or more seats.

Does Responsibility Works meet state responsible vendor or server training requirements?

No. Responsibility Works is general alcohol education and does not replace state-required responsible vendor or server training. For state-approved options, see our alcohol compliance courses or compliance training by industry and state.

Who developed the course?

Responsibility.org developed the course content. Learn Brands hosts the course and handles enrollment.

Related courses

Need state-approved alcohol training for servers or sellers? Browse the alcohol compliance courses, including TIPS On-Premise and TIPS Off-Premise. For product knowledge, start with the free Alcohol 101 course in the Core Education Suite, or browse the full on-demand catalog.

About the reviewer: Mathew Benoit is COO of Learn Brands. He has a family liquor store background, spent more than eight years as Marketing Director at the distributor Vinocopia, and has represented brands nationally. Read Mathew's full bio.