CALIFORNIA RBS TRAINING COURSE
This course is certified by California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for individuals that need to obtain a Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification to serve alcohol at liquor-licensed businesses.
ServeSmart‘s RBS training course is self paced and simple to use so servers and bartenders can get their RBS Certification quickly and efficiently! Our online course features interactive lessons make learning about California’s liquor laws fun and engaging. This approach provides alcohol servers with more relevant content while meeting ABC’s requirements.
Once you register, you can begin the course right away. The registration, course and final exam are completely online. After you complete our course, you will have 30 days to pass the final exam on the state website. We’ve developed our course to be as painless as possible. Let us help you get your RBS Certification today!
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What is RBS Certification?
The Responsible Beverage Service Certification (RBS) is a certification required by law for anyone who serves, mixes, sells or who supervises the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at liquor licensed establishments.
The Responsible Beverage Service Training is provided by third party providers, like ServeSmart, who are approved by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have 30 days to log back into the RBS Training portal and complete the final exam
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Module One: Social Impact of Alcohol
- Module Two: Impact of Alcohol on the Body
- Module Three: Laws and Regulations
- Module Four: Intervention Techniques
- Module Five: Management Policies
Course Overview
- Course Length: Self Paced
- Exam Questions: 25 Questions
- Exam Attempts: 3x
- Passing Score: 70%
- Pass Guarantee: Yes
- Certification Valid: 3 years
Get Your RBS Certification

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control requires you to obtain a permit within 60 days of your initial hire date. To get a Responsible Beverage Service Certification for the first time, you must take a ABC certified course.
Renew Your RBS Certification

Your RBS Certification is good for 3 years. In order to renew, you must retake a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control certified course. It is advised that you renew your permit 45 days prior to your expiration date.
Take the course from your phone!
ServeSmart makes getting your California RBS certification easier than ever! The course is 100% mobile friendly, allowing you to take the course anywhere and from your tablet or smart phone. Just log in from your mobile browser and you’re on your way!

Course Features

99% Pass Rate
99% of our students pass the exam the first time! Didn't pass the exam the first time? No problem! You can take the exam as many times as you need!

Secure Payment
Our secure payment portal accepts both Stripe for credit card transactions as well as PayPal!

Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the California Responsible Beverage Training Course, you will be issued a certificate of completion you can show to your employer.

Workbook
After completing the California Responsible Beverage Training Course, you will have access to a printable workbook that contains the valuable information you'll learn while taking this course.

Multilingual!
Our course is available in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Korean

Support
Our US based customer support is available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific, Monday through Friday.
What is RBS Certification?
The Responsible Beverage Service Certification (RBS) is a certification required by law for anyone who serves, mixes, sells or who supervises the sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption at liquor licensed establishments.
The Responsible Beverage Service Training is provided by third party providers, like ServeSmart, who are approved by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control. Upon successful completion of the course, you will have 30 days to log back into the RBS Training portal and complete the final exam
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