Rhode Island Alcohol & Bartending License
Rhode Island Alcohol License
- Instant Proof of Training Certificate
- ANAB-Accredited Food Handler Course
- Engaging & Mobile-Friendly Content
- No Timer, 2 Exam Attempts
Which Course Should I Take?
If you're not sure what type of training you need, on-premise training targets those serving alcohol in establishments, whereas off-premise training is for those selling alcohol for consumption elsewhere.
Please note, Learn2Serve courses are not approved in this state. Training is highly encouraged to improve your effectiveness in serving or selling alcohol responsibly.
Alcohol Seller-Server Training (Off-Premise)
Enroll in training now to learn how to responsibly sell alcohol off-premises.
Alcohol Seller-Server Training (On-Premise)
Sign up today to get trained on how to safely serve alcohol on-premises.
* Course may be required as a condition of employment but will not meet state or jurisdiction requirements.
Easy and informative. I had no trouble passing the exam while also learning things about serving alcohol. Now I understand why some rules are in place for safety.
It was easy to follow, and I appreciated the quizzes between each lesson. This helped me learn the material rather than recalling it all at once at the end of the program.
This online alcohol training course is better than a classroom. You can take it at your own pace and learn essential safety practices to know and remember.
Does Rhode Island law require alcohol server training?
Yes. Rhode Island requires anyone involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages to complete a certified alcohol server training program within 60 days of employment.
That includes any employee who sells or serves alcohol, checks IDs, provides valet parking, or supervises any of those activities.
Please note, Learn2Serve alcohol server training is NOT valid in Rhode Island.
How long does Rhode Island alcohol server training last?
Your training certification expires three years after the issue date. At that point, you'll need to retake a certified alcohol server training program.
Why should I take Rhode Island alcohol server training?
First of all, the state-approved course is required by law in Rhode Island.
Additionally, learning the liquor laws of Rhode Island is important because violations (knowing or unknowing) can result in fines, license suspensions and more from the Department of Business Regulation (DBR).
Alcohol server training also helps you keep customers safe from drunk driving in Rhode Island. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 308 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver in Rhode Island from 2003 to 2012. While that's lower than the national average rate, it's still too many deaths.
What jobs can I get with my alcohol server training?
There are many different establishments where you can use your alcohol server training like:
- Bars
- Clubs
- Restaurants
- Event spaces
- And more…
You'll need training for jobs where you serve or sell alcohol, check IDs, attend to valet parking, or supervise any of the above.
If you’re wondering 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 Rhode Island.
| Job Title | Average Hourly Wage | Average Yearly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $13.03 | $27,100 |
| Bartender Helper (Barback) | $11.73 | $24,400 |
However, if you are in the top 90th percentile of bartenders, you can make much more money: $18.23 an hour.
Where can I get more information about alcohol training in Rhode Island?
You can find more information on alcohol sales in Rhode Island at the DBR’s website, including:
- Licensee lookups
- State liquor control FAQs
- Appeal hearing notices
- Bulletins and latest news
