TIPS Online Alcohol Training Approved States

The TIPS program was first developed in 1982 by Dr. Morris Chafetz. Dr. Chafetz was the founding director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) is now the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol.

Proven effective by third-party studies, TIPS is a skills-based training program that is designed to prevent intoxication, underage -drinking, and drunk driving by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol.

TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies. Tips now offers the convenience of obtaining your original certification or renewing your existing TIPS certification online.

TIPS Alcohol Online Training is valid/accepted in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, California, Rhode Island and 25 additional states!

TIPS Alcohol Online Certification is also BASSET approved for certification in Illinois and Utah Department of Health and Human Services approved for use in Utah and Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue approved for their required " Wisconsin Bartender License".

Massachusetts - Responsible alcohol training is NOT required by the state of Massachusetts. However, Massachusetts is one of the largest TIPS Alcohol certification states. Many Massachusetts cities and towns have made TIPS training mandatory and most of the major liquor liability insurance companies require Massachusetts bars to have all of their staff TIPS certified.

Having your TIPS certification card when you apply for a liquor serving job in Massachusetts may improve your chances of being hired since you are already certified and ready to go to work. Be prepared, get certified in advance!

New York - New York has a new voluntary Responsible Vendor Program. eTIPS online is not yet RVP approved. TIPS training is required by thousands of New York alcohol serving establishments. When you register for TIPS on our registration page and key in your state as New York, you will see a red message that says "You can take the course, but eTIPS does not currently comply with the state Responsible Vendor Program".

If your employer instructed you to take the TIPS course, you should proceed with registration and take the course. If your employer instructed you to take an "ATAP course (Alcohol and Training Awareness Program", you should take the appropriate course in a classroom setting. The New York ATAP program has not yet caught on and is used in a minority of bars.

Rhode Island - Responsible alcohol training is MANDATORY in the state of Rhode Island. TIPS Alcohol Training Online is accepted statewide in Rhode Island. When you enter your information on the sign up page and choose "Rhode Island", you will see a red message that says "eTIPS is approved for use per the state's mandatory training law."

New Hampshire - TIPS is accepted statewide in New Hampshire for all servers of alcohol except new liquor license holders. New Hampshire laws state that new bar owners: "It is mandatory for any new licensee or his/her designee to attend a management training seminar, developed and provided by the State Liquor Commission within 45 days of issuance of the license. This requirement applies to both on premise and off premise licensees. This requirement does not apply to anyone holding a license as of the effective date (September 9, 2001)."

TIPS On Premise Online Alcohol Training is Approved and/or Accepted in These States:
Popular States are Highlighted in Blue

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Why Should I Be TIPS Certified?

TIPS Alcoholic beverage server training is now mandatory in many states. Servers of alcohol must complete the training within 30 days of commencing employment. What this means to you as a liquor-serving employee is that you not only receive protection in the event of an alcohol-involved incident, but you will become more marketable by these quality companies since you will already be certified by the top alcohol service program that has over 2 million graduates over the last 20 years.

We know you have a tough schedule and that's why we offer live telephone support to make sure you don't waste time if you’re in need of technical assistance.

You may call us toll free at 1-877-541-3555 with any questions about the TIPS Alcohol Training online class.