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Self-paced California RBS course
ServeTrain was built by people who spent careers in alcohol beverage service. We turned that experience into the most practical Responsible Beverage Service certification training available online, so you can get compliant and get back to work.
ServeTrain is an online Responsible Beverage Service training and certification provider headquartered in Laguna Hills, California. We exist for one reason: to help servers, bartenders, and managers earn their RBS certification as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Our founders spent decades working in the alcohol beverage industry before building ServeTrain. They trained servers face-to-face, managed bar programs, and dealt with the same compliance headaches you deal with now. As California began mandating RBS training for on-premises alcohol service, they saw an opportunity to build something better than what was available.
That "something better" became ServeTrain: a video-based, self-paced online course designed by people who actually understand what happens behind a bar on a Friday night. Not a wall of text. Not a boring slideshow. Real training built for real California hospitality professionals.
Self-paced California RBS course
State-approved training provider
Complete anywhere, anytime, any device
Your data stays secure throughout training
This short explainer covers who ServeTrain is, how our RBS training works, and what makes our approach different from other providers.
Two minutes. No signup required. Hit play and see if we're the right fit for you or your team.
Our courses cover everything from the physiological effects of alcohol and recognizing signs of intoxication to checking IDs, refusing a sale, and handling difficult situations behind the bar.
Plenty of companies sell RBS courses online. The difference is who built the course, how it teaches, and what happens after you finish.
Every module is taught through professional video, not walls of text you skim through. Real scenarios pulled from actual bar and restaurant situations.
Start, stop, and pick up where you left off. Train between shifts, on a break, or at 2 AM after closing. Your schedule, your pace.
Group enrollment, corporate accounts, and a database tracking system let managers certify entire teams and monitor compliance.
We teach servers and managers to recognize intoxication, refuse sales properly, and avoid the situations that create real legal exposure.
Pass the final exam and print your completion certificate immediately from the platform. No waiting, no extra fees. You'll be ready for the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
Quick answers about who we are, how our training works, and what to expect from the certification process.
Still have questions? Our team is happy to help you find the right path.
Contact Us arrow_forwardRBS certification is mandatory in California for anyone who serves or manages alcohol at a licensed on-premises establishment. Under AB 1221, servers and managers must complete training from an ABC-approved provider and pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam within 60 days of their first date of employment.
Yes. ServeTrain is an approved RBS Training Provider. Completing our course satisfies California's RBS training requirement and prepares you to take the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
The course is self-paced, so timing depends on you. Most students complete it in a single sitting or spread it across a few sessions between shifts. You can start, stop, and resume from any device whenever it fits your schedule.
After passing the final exam with a minimum 80% score, you can print your completion certificate immediately. You then have 30 days from your confirmed training to pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam. California RBS certification is valid for 3 years, after which you'll need to retake approved training and pass the ABC exam again.
Yes. ServeTrain offers group enrollment, corporate accounts, and a database tracking system for businesses. Managers can onboard their entire staff, monitor certification status, and access violation tracking tools. Visit our Corporate Solutions page or call (888) 679-5740 to learn more.
RBS certification is required by law in California. ServeTrain makes it fast, affordable, and built for your schedule. Start today and finish on your own time.