Responsible Beverage Server
Learn how to avoid illegally selling alcohol to underage youth and intoxicated customers – and reduce your liability.
Who Should Take This Training?
NDSC offers three training modules.
Why It Matters
If you are an alcohol licensee and anyone in your establishment knowingly sells alcohol to someone underage, or to someone who is obviously intoxicated, you or your establishment can be held liable. Requiring your servers to complete Responsible Beverage Server training can limit any judgments against you.
This virtual training will teach you how to:
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- Identify when someone has had too much to drink
- Avoid conflict when dealing with an overserved customer
- Create a safe and enjoyable space for everyone
Learn More
Establishments
The benefits of RBS training for a business
Public Health Units
Address alcohol abuse issues on a community level
Employees
The benefits of training for servers and bartenders
Training Options
Training options to fit your business and personal needs
FAQs
What do participants learn during RBS training?
Completion of RBS training will give trainees the tools to identify potential underage customers, false IDs and common signs of overconsumption. RBS certified managers, servers and sellers will: understand the effects and consequences of alcohol use and abuse; recognize the importance of implementing and upholding local laws and business policies that prevent underage and binge drinking; be prepared to handle situations where these laws and policies are challenged, and; promote the overall health and safety of their patrons by providing responsible customer service.
Why is RBS important?
Being a part of a business – employee, server or owner – grants you the responsibility to be educated in preventing alcohol abuse and underage drinking. It protects both the establishment and employees from liability concerns, and the customers from the dangers of irresponsible alcohol consumption.
Who should attend RBS training?
Every server, owner, manager of an establishment who serves or sells alcohol can benefit from this training.
How long does RBS training take?
A single online training module takes 60-90 minutes to complete.
Is RBS training required by law?
Currently, it is not a legal requirement at the state level. However, many communities have ordinances that require server training for liquor establishments to obtain and secure a liquor license.
Is there any legislation related to RBS training?
In 2015, Governor Dalrymple signed House Bill 1416 into law, reducing the liability of retail alcohol licensees when their employees complete an alcohol server training such as the NDSC’s RBS program. Click here to learn more.
How do I find RBS training in my area?
Training is available online and in person. Learn about your options here, and contact the NDSC to learn more about training in your area or to set up a training session.
How do I find out if my servers have received training prior to being employed at my place of business?
All trainees who successfully complete an RBS training course receive a certificate. You may also call the North Dakota Safety Council to see if the employee is listed in our RBS Database.
This training is provided in partnership with
Kathy Zander
Community Safety Manager
ph: (701) 223-6372
tf: (800) 932-8890
dl: (701) 751-6105
