The TIPS Best Practices On-Premise program is a three-hour course for servers in restaurants, bars, hotels, in-store tastings, and other settings where alcohol is consumed on site. It teaches the strategies that ensure responsible service, raise professionalism, and sharpen customer service skills. It is the premier TIPS offering, built for education rather than certification.
Important note
This course is for educational purposes only and does not provide state-mandated seller certification. If you need state-mandated certification, enroll in the jurisdiction-specific training course for your state.
What you'll learn
The best practices that ensure responsible, safe alcohol service
How to read a guest and respond before a situation escalates
How to balance professionalism and strong service with legal, responsible serving
Common questions
Does this count as state certification? No. It is for educational purposes only and does not provide state-mandated seller certification. For that, take your state's jurisdiction-specific course.
Who is this course for? Servers and bartenders in restaurants, bars, hotels, and tasting environments.
Is the course online and self-paced? Yes. You can take it anytime, from anywhere, at your own pace.