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 Train-the-Trainer Online Course and Assessment.

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 90 percent or higher.

Click here to learn more about how to register for the examination.

Step 2: Attend the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer Online Course and Assessment.
Once you have completed the ServSafe Alcohol advanced exam with a 90% 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
NRAEF 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 Train the Trainer Course.

Access the ServSafe Alcohol Train-the-Trainer assessment.

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.