Three simple steps to become an Approved Instructor.
With Approved Instructors, the quality of teaching is simply better,
and it helps assure that all students will receive consistent training
and a better education. That's why we want to thank you for your
interest in becoming a ServSafe Alcohol® Approved Instructor.
How to Become a ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructor
Step 1: Take the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Examination.
Step 2: Attend the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Tutorial.
Step 3: Submit ServSafe Alcohol Application.
Step 1: Take the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Examination.
Your first step toward becoming a ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructor
is to pass or have passed the ServSafe Alcohol Advanced Examination
within the last 3 years with a score 80 percent or higher.
Click here to learn more about how to register for the examination.
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Step 2: Attend the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Tutorial.
Once you have completed the ServSafe Alcohol advanced exam with a 80% passing score proceed to the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer Online Course. Possession of a ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Toolkit is highly recommended before beginning the Train-the-Trainer course.
The Train-the-Trainer course includes:
- Explanation of the program components and how they work together to create an engaging and interactive course
- NRA
procedures for preparing for classes, ordering examinations, proctoring
examinations and obtaining results and certificates
Knowledge of the concepts presented in the Train-the-Trainer course
will be tested using an online Train-the-Trainer Assessment. To become
an Approved ServSafe Alcohol Instructor you must pass the
Train-the-Trainer Assessment. To access the assessment, click on the link below. You will need your user name and password to access. If you do not have a user name and password you can register for one on this site. Once you pass the online assessment you will be given your ServSafe Alcohol Application to download.
Access the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Tutorial.
Access the ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Assesment.
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Step 3: Submit an application.
All ServSafe Alcohol Approved Instructors must have one of the following:
- Successfully completed a degree program in Food/Beverage Mgt. or Hospitality Mgt
- A minimum of one year training/teaching experience
- Have been hired into a training/teaching role
- Employed by a state or local ABC department or State Alcohol Beverage Agent.
A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be required at the time of application.
Included in the application is a mutual non-disclosure and performance agreement form which must be completed and returned with your information.
Remember you must send your Application, fee, mutual non-disclosure form and performance agreement.
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ServSafe Alcohol New Instructor Recertification Process
Effective October 6, 2008, ServSafe Alcohol instructors whose certifications have expired or will expire soon, have to complete two important steps to become recertified:
- Instructors must have a current ServSafe Alcohol Certification with a score of 80% or better. Those who have not achieved a certification with this score can obtain it one of two ways:
- Instructors must then complete the ServSafe Alcohol Recertification Application (no charge).
- Take the ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Primary Exam
- Attend a ServSafe Alcohol class and take either the Primary or Advanced Exam. Note: Instructors in Maryland and South Carolina must take the Advanced Exam.
Instructors have 90 days from the expiration date of their ServSafe Alcohol Instructor Certification to complete the renewal process. After this 90-day period, they will no longer have Instructor privileges and will have to go through the initial Instructor certification process.