NEW YORK ATAP ALCOHOL CERTIFICATION ONLINE

1. Enroll in Training
   • 3-hour course (Includes course material and exam)
   • ATAP-Approved training
   • No timers, start and stop as needed
2. Complete Training + Pass Exam
   • Receive 2 attempts to pass the final exam
   • Minimum passing score is 70%
   • Mobile-friendly, access anytime from any device
3. Download Your ATAP Certificate
   • NY ATAP certificate of completion available immediately
   • Print or download to your phone
   • Certification is valid for 3 years

New York ATAP on-premise and off-premise training is recommended for anyone who sells or serves alcohol in New York. This includes bartenders, servers, and store clerks. While it's not mandatory by state law, many employers and insurance providers prefer or require alcohol awareness training as part of their employment conditions.

TIPS is a New York ATAP-certified training provider, just like Learn2Serve by 360training. Our New York ATAP course provides the same level of credential as TIPS but much more affordable.

Yes. While New York State doesn’t issue an official ATAP certification, completing a state-approved alcohol training awareness program fulfills all the requirements set by the New York State Liquor Authority. Our ATAP training is trusted by employers across the state and widely recognized as proof of responsible alcohol service education.

Alcohol server training isn't required by state law, though the state government strongly recommends it.

However, many New York employers require training certified by the New York State Liquor Authority (NYSLA). That's because NYSLA will reduce penalties for your employer if you accidentally break the law while you have valid ATAP certification.

Under NY ABC § 65.6 & 65.7, training can be considered as an affirmative defense if:

• the employee who committed the liquor law violation holds a valid NYSLA-approved certificate of completion
• the employee has diligently implemented and complied with the training program
• The liquor license holder has had no violations in the past five years

Training can also be used to reduce the penalty 25% if the employee provides proof of training within 90 days after the penalty.

Yes, New York ATAP training can be taken fully online through approved providers. Online courses are flexible, self-paced, and meet all state requirements for the alcohol training awareness program.

Most online alcohol training classes take about 2–3 hours to complete. Once finished, you’ll receive your ATAP certificate of completion, which is valid for three years.

The cost for New York ATAP training varies depending on the provider but typically ranges between $10 and $45. Online options are usually more affordable and convenient for obtaining your alcohol awareness training certification.

Many employers in New York will require alcohol server training due to the mitigating benefits of ATAP.

That's important because NYSLA considers selling alcohol to a minor to be one of the most serious violations of ABC law in New York. Law enforcement often sends undercover agents for compliance checks and they're authorized to lie about their age.

Selling to a visibly intoxicated person is also a serious violation. In addition, New York has a Dram Shop law that places liability on drinking establishments for third party damages that result from the sale of alcohol to an intoxicated person.

That's important because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 3,752 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver in New York from 2003 to 2012.

Program certification doesn't just reduce your employer's consequences for breaking liquor laws. Taking alcohol server education reduces the likelihood that you'll break the law in the first place.

Even if your employer doesn't require it, you might consider a New York-approved ATAP course to reduce your liability.

It depends on which kind of ATAP certification you take.

On-premises ATAP courses prepare you for safe and legal sales as a bartender or waiter in New York bars, restaurants, taverns, and other establishments.

Off-premises ATAP courses cover safe and legal sales for clerks in liquor stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores.

And if you’re curious about how much money you can expect to make, here is some basic wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for bartenders and barbacks in New York.

However, if you are in the top 90th percentile of bartenders, you can make much more money: $26.38 an hour.

To become a bartender in NYC, you don’t need a formal New York State bartending license, and there’s no official ATAP certification issued by the state. However, completing New York ATAP training shows your commitment to responsible alcohol service. It strengthens your resume, improves your chances of employment, and makes you a more attractive candidate to employers who value alcohol awareness training.

You can find more information about alcohol sales in New York on NYSLA’s website.

If you are looking for more course-specific information from us check out our New York-approved alcohol server training.