The TIPS Wisconsin On-Premise program is a four-hour responsible beverage server course for staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, in-store tastings, and similar settings, with content that also serves sellers in convenience, grocery, liquor, package, and specialty retail. It teaches servers and bartenders to spot the signs that someone is misusing alcohol and to handle alcohol-related situations the right way, and completion can help you avoid or reduce the penalties and fines that follow illegal sales.
What you'll learn
How to read behavioral cues and judge a customer's level of intoxication
Blood alcohol content, absorption rate factors, and effective responses
Proper ID checking and Wisconsin-specific requirements
How to document incidents and handle difficult situations
Mitigation strategies that keep your workplace safe and professional
Format and certificate
The program runs four hours, is available 24/7 online, and ends in a downloadable completion certificate. It is built around three areas: information, skills training, and practice or rehearsal.
Common questions
Who is this course for? Servers, bartenders, and sellers in Wisconsin restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail settings.
What does completion help with? It helps you avoid or reduce the penalties and fines that come with illegal alcohol sales, and it makes you a stronger job candidate.
Is the course online and self-paced? Yes. You can take it anytime, from anywhere, at your own pace.