Tennessee Professional Server Permit Training

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  • Approved by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC)
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  • Free exam retakes
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Do you need one of these courses instead?

Employees of certain establishments selling alcohol may become Certified Clerks instead of taking the Server Permit training, which is a less expensive alternative. The courses below meet the training requirements to become a Certified Clerk. Click below to add a course to your cart or view More Information about the course.

Responsible Wine Vendor
$4.99

The Responsible Wine Vendor certification is required for clerks in retail food stores, retail package stores, or wineries.

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Responsible Beer Vendor
$4.99

Responsible Beer Vendor certification is required for individuals working as retail food store clerks selling packaged alcohol for consumption off premises.

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How it works

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1. Register

Sign up online and get instant access to the course on your desktop or mobile device.

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2. Take Course

Our interactive lesson modules make learning simple and convenient.

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3. Pass & Get Registered 

Pass the final exam and your score is sent to the Tennessee ABC.

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“The team at Responsible Training has been professional and helpful every step of the way. Getting all of the Managers at our 19 restaurants food safety certified has been a breeze. All of us at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers in Houston look forward to working with Responsible Training in the future.” Clay Phillips
Director of Training
Freddy's Frozen Custard
"We've seen a significant positive response from our customers who find Responsible Training's courses enjoyable and user-friendly." Anthony Spanel
City of Amarillo
Dept. of Environmental Health
"Responsible Training made learning about food safety engaging and practical. Understanding how to control germs and cook safely has been invaluable." Rick Gauna
Food Safety Educators
"I loved how their exams used everyday language. It made the learning process much more straightforward and less intimidating." Clay Phillips
Director of Training
Freddy's Frozen Custard

Why Choose Responsible Training?

Get Certified in one to two hours —
100% Online, Automatically Registered with Tennessee ABC.

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Train at Your Convenience

Learn at your own pace. Your progress saves automatically every time.

Unlimited Attempts

Multiple Exam Attempts

A passing score is 70%. Two free exam retakes. 

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Tennessee ABC Approved 

This professional server course is approved by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

How it Works:
Tennessee Professional Server Permit Training

The course includes 5 lessons and a final exam — covering everything you need to know about responsible alcohol service. 

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Duration

Course is about 1-2 hours (self-paced).

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100% Online

Learn anytime, anywhere.

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Final Exam

Take exam anytime you are ready;  two free retakes.

Lessons

Lesson 1

Professional Server Training

Professional Server Training Online
Lesson 2

Minors & Alcohol

Minors and Alcohol
Lesson 3

Intoxicated People & Alcohol Sales

Intoxicated People and Alcohol Saless
Lesson 4

Other Permits

Other Permits
Lesson 5

Human Trafficking & Alcohol Related Violence

Human Trafficking & Alcohol Related Violence
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Your Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Who must have a Professional Server Permit?

Tennessee's Responsible Vendor Program requires anyone who wishes to serve or sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at an establishment licensed by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) to obtain a Server Permit, which requires successful completion of a Tennessee ABC-approved Server Training Program.

Can I take the course and exam on a mobile device?

Yes. You can take the course and final exam on a phone, tablet, or computer. On the phone, you will have the best experience holding it horizontally.

What do I have to do first?

Before taking the course, you must register for the Server Permit from the Regulatory Licensing & Permitting System (RLPS) Portal

When you start this course, you will be asked to enter your RLPS Record Number that is provided after you complete the Server Permit application process on the RLPS Portal.

How do I get my server permit?

After you complete your training and pass the final exam, your score will be transmitted by Responsible Training to the RLPS Portal. You may download your Server Permit from the RLPS Portal.

For how long is the certificate valid?

The Tennessee Server Permit expires after two years. You can check your expiration date by logging into the RLPS Portal.

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