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Online California RBS training for covered restaurant, bar, hotel and entertainment-venue servers and their managers in Los Angeles.
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training – 100% Online
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$19.99 $40.00
California RBS training
100% online course
Register with California ABC first
Get your Server ID before training
3-year RBS certification
Complete training and pass the ABC exam
California Responsible Beverage Service
California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Online
Complete California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training online with ABC Server Training. The program is designed for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers.
Register first in the California ABC RBS Portal and obtain your Server ID. Then complete approved RBS training and return to the portal to pass the Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
Course completion is one part of the certification process. You must also pass the ABC exam to become RBS certified.
Register first. Train second.
Before you begin training, register in the California ABC RBS Portal and obtain your Server ID.
The Alcohol Server Certification Exam is completed separately in the ABC portal.
Your path to certification
Get California RBS Certified in 3 Steps
Start with California ABC registration, complete your training, then pass the ABC exam.
01 / REGISTER
Get your Server ID
Register first in the California ABC RBS Portal (opens in a new tab) and obtain your Server ID before beginning your training.
02 / TRAIN
Complete approved RBS training
After you have your Server ID, complete your approved California RBS training online.
03 / CERTIFY
Pass the ABC exam
Return to the California ABC RBS Portal and pass the Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 30 days of confirmed training.
California ABC registration & exam fee
California ABC charges a $3 non-refundable RBS Portal registration fee. The fee includes access to the Alcohol Server Certification Exam and up to three attempts within the 30-day exam window.
This state fee is paid directly to California ABC and is separate from the $19.99 ABC Server Training course fee.
Official guidance: California ABC RBS Training Program (opens in a new tab).
Register with ABC before taking the course. Training alone does not complete RBS certification.
Servers and their managers
Who Needs California RBS Certification?
California RBS certification is required for covered on-premises alcohol servers and the managers who supervise them.
Covered alcohol-service roles
Covered on-premises alcohol servers include employees who:
- Take alcohol orders.
- Pour or prepare alcoholic drinks.
- Deliver alcoholic beverages.
- Check identification in connection with alcohol service.
Managers who supervise alcohol servers
Managers who supervise covered on-premises alcohol servers also need California RBS certification.
Scope matters. RBS does not apply to every person who handles alcohol in California. The requirements described here apply to covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers.
Know your deadlines
California RBS: 30 Days vs. 60 Days
The exam deadline and the new-employee certification deadline are two separate requirements.
30
days
After confirmed training
Pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 30 days of confirmed training.
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After starting employment
Covered new employees must become RBS certified within 60 days of starting employment.
Plan for both. Covered new employees need to meet the ABC exam deadline as well as the employment certification deadline.
Practical knowledge for responsible service
What the California RBS Course Covers
Build the knowledge needed for responsible beverage service, from checking identification to understanding establishment policies.
Preventing service to minors
Learn responsible service practices that help prevent alcohol service to minors.
Checking identification
Review identification checks in connection with alcohol service.
Recognizing intoxication
Learn to recognize intoxication and respond responsibly during alcohol service.
California alcohol laws and responsibilities
Review California alcohol-service laws and the responsibilities of covered servers and their managers.
Responsible beverage service
Build practical knowledge for serving alcoholic beverages responsibly.
Establishment policies and compliance
Understand how establishment policies support responsible alcohol service and compliance.
After training and the ABC exam
Your California RBS Certification
California RBS certification is valid for three years.
Certification requires both approved RBS training and a passing result on the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam. Completing the training course alone does not finish the certification process.
Training is not the final step.
Return to the California ABC RBS Portal and pass the Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 30 days of confirmed training.
Return to the California ABC RBS Portal (opens in a new tab)
Training for teams
California RBS Group & Corporate Training
Train a restaurant, bar, hotel, resort, restaurant group, entertainment venue, catering business or multi-location team. Use employee enrollment to start California RBS training for your covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers.
Online training across California
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California RBS Training Across Major Hospitality Markets
ABC Server Training provides online California RBS training for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers throughout the state.
Train your restaurant, bar, hotel, resort or multi-location team in these California markets.
San Diego
RBS training for covered on-premises alcohol-service teams in San Diego restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts.
Orange County / Anaheim
Online training for covered alcohol servers and their managers at Anaheim and Orange County hospitality businesses.
San Francisco
California RBS training for covered restaurant, bar, hotel and entertainment-venue employees and managers in San Francisco.
San Jose / Silicon Valley
Online RBS training for covered alcohol-service teams at San Jose and Silicon Valley hospitality businesses.
Oakland / East Bay
Training for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers in Oakland and East Bay restaurants, bars and hotels.
Sacramento
California RBS training for covered alcohol-service employees and managers in Sacramento restaurants, bars, hotels and event venues.
Riverside / San Bernardino / Inland Empire
Online training for covered alcohol servers and their managers in Riverside, San Bernardino and the Inland Empire.
Fresno
RBS training for covered on-premises alcohol-service teams at Fresno restaurants, bars, hotels and entertainment venues.
Palm Springs / Coachella Valley
Online California RBS training for covered servers and their managers in Palm Springs and Coachella Valley hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars.
Santa Barbara
Training for covered alcohol servers and their managers at Santa Barbara restaurants, bars, hotels and catering businesses.
Napa / Sonoma
California RBS training for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers in Napa and Sonoma hospitality businesses.
Available statewide. Online training for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers throughout California.
FAQs
California RBS Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for California alcohol servers, managers and employers.
Official guidance: California ABC RBS program (opens in a new tab) .
What does RBS stand for?
RBS stands for Responsible Beverage Service. California RBS training focuses on responsible alcohol service for covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers.
Who needs California RBS certification?
Covered on-premises alcohol servers and managers who supervise them need California RBS certification. Covered duties include taking alcohol orders, pouring or preparing alcoholic drinks, delivering alcoholic beverages, or checking identification in connection with alcohol service. This is not a requirement for every person who handles alcohol in California.
Should I register with California ABC before taking the course?
Yes. Register first in the California ABC RBS Portal (opens in a new tab) and obtain your Server ID before beginning your RBS training.
How much is the California ABC RBS Portal registration fee?
California ABC charges a $3 non-refundable RBS Portal registration fee. The fee includes access to the Alcohol Server Certification Exam and up to three attempts within the 30-day exam window. This state fee is paid directly to California ABC and is separate from the $19.99 ABC Server Training course fee.
Can I complete California RBS training online?
Yes. You can complete California RBS training online with ABC Server Training. After confirmed training, return to the California ABC RBS Portal to pass the Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
Does completing the course make me RBS certified?
No. Completing approved training is one step in the process. You must also return to the California ABC RBS Portal and pass the Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 30 days of confirmed training.
What is the 30-day deadline?
You must pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 30 days of confirmed training. This is the exam deadline, not the employment certification deadline.
What is the 60-day deadline?
Covered new employees must become RBS certified within 60 days of starting employment. This is separate from the requirement to pass the ABC exam within 30 days of confirmed training.
What does the California RBS course cover?
The course covers preventing service to minors, checking identification, recognizing intoxication, California alcohol laws and responsibilities, responsible beverage service, and establishment policies and compliance.
How long is California RBS certification valid?
California RBS certification is valid for three years. Certification requires completion of approved RBS training and passing the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
How do I renew my California RBS certification?
California RBS certification is valid for three years. To renew, log in to your existing RBS Portal account (opens in a new tab), pay the state recertification fee, complete approved RBS training again, and pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
Can employers enroll multiple employees?
Yes. Use Enroll Your Employees for group and corporate training. This option is available for restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts, restaurant groups, entertainment venues, caterers and multi-location operators training covered on-premises alcohol servers and their managers.
Let's get started!
Ready to start your California RBS training?
Register in the California ABC RBS Portal and obtain your Server ID first. Then begin your course or enroll your employees.
