Responsibility Works: Alcohol Awareness Training for Employees, Now on Learn Brands
Responsibility Works, the alcohol awareness training for employees developed by Responsibility.org, is now available on Learn Brands.
The course gives people who work in beverage alcohol, and anyone who wants a solid foundation, the core facts they need to make informed, responsible choices about alcohol at work and in their personal lives. It takes 30 to 40 minutes, runs self-paced, and ends with a certificate from Responsibility.org.
Why alcohol awareness belongs in employee training
Most people in this industry can tell you a lot about the products they sell. Fewer can explain what counts as a standard drink across a craft IPA, a glass of wine, and a cocktail, or what drives blood alcohol concentration. 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, brand ambassadors running tastings.
Responsibility Works covers those basics in one short session, using content from an organization that has focused on alcohol responsibility since 1991.
What the course covers
Responsibility Works has two units.
The Basics of Alcohol. Learners will:
Understand what alcohol is and what a standard drink is
Recognize a standard drink across different products and serving containers
Know the U.S. Dietary Guidelines as they relate to beverage alcohol
Understand BAC, the factors that affect it, and how alcohol affects an individual
Workplace Scenarios. Learners apply what they covered in the first unit to realistic situations on the job.
Course features:
Self-paced, 30 to 40 minutes
Evidence-based content from Responsibility.org
Interactive pouring simulations
Digital blood alcohol calculator
Multiple-choice assessment (70% to pass, retakes allowed)
Certificate from Responsibility.org on completion
A quick look: what is a standard drink?
In the U.S., a standard drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces (14 grams) of pure alcohol. That works out to roughly:
12 oz of beer at about 5% ABV
5 oz of wine at 12% ABV
1.5 oz of distilled spirits at 40% ABV (80 proof)
Real pours rarely line up that neatly. A heavy wine pour, a high-ABV beer or a cocktail with two shots can each hold well over one standard drink. The course's pouring simulations show this better than any chart.
Pricing for teams
Seats | Price per seat |
1 to 50 | $20.00 |
51 to 100 | $15.00 |
101 to 249 | $12.00 |
250+ | $10.00 |
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. Learn more at responsibility.org.
How to enroll
Enroll yourself or buy seats for your team on the Responsibility Works course page. Rolling it out across a larger team or multiple locations? Book a call and we'll help you set it up.
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% or higher on the final assessment receive a certificate within the course from Responsibility.org.
What happens if a learner doesn't pass?
They can review the 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+ 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 responsible vendor courses.
Who developed the course?
Responsibility.org developed the course content. Learn Brands hosts the course and handles enrollment.
