Illinois BASSET Certification Training

Illinois State Approved

Designed for on-premises and off-premises alcohol beverage servers and their managers, this is the easiest training program to earn your state-required BASSET Certification.

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Illinois state-approved training

State-issued certification valid for 3 years

24/7, 12-month online course access

On-Premises and Off-Premises Training Certification

Student handbook with detailed course notes

Practice quizzes after each lesson

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Illinois State-Approved

Approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

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Get compliant today! BASSET Certification is a state requirement.

Illinois alcohol beverage servers and their managers must complete BASSET Training and pass the BASSET Certification exam to legally serve alcohol. Userve’s state-approved BASSET Certification Training Program will teach you everything you need to know pass your exam and get your BASSET Certification in four modules that cover:

1: Social Impacts of Alcohol

Raise your awareness of both the positive and negative impacts of alcohol consumption and understand your role as an alcohol server or bartender.

2: Impacts of Alcohol on the Body

Understand the impacts of alcohol on the body so you can safely serve customers by avoiding over serving or serving alcohol to customers who are already intoxicated.

3: Laws and Regulations Related to Alcohol Service

Know your legal responsibilities and understand the laws and regulations specific to alcohol service — including the roles and responsibilities of the liquor authority, law enforcement and employers.

4: Prevention of Service to Minors and Intoxicated Customers

Learn techniques for identifying minors — carding strategies and beyond. Get tactics for effectively managing intoxicated customers and avoiding, or diffusing, tense situations.

Comprehensive alcohol server training made simple.

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Courses built with the latest e-Learning technologies for an engaging learning experience.

Expert Training Professionals

Lessons designed by experienced learning and development professionals.

Study at Your Pace

Flexible courses built for your busy schedule with easy start-and-stop functionality.

Free Additional Resources

Student Handbook with detailed course notes and handy posters and templates to use on-the-job.

Unlimited Quiz Attempts

Practice quizzes after every lesson to ensure you understand the material.

12-Month Access

Complete training in one sitting or choose your own training pace with course access for up to one year.

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Everything you need to know about BASSET Training.

Do I need to get BASSET Certified?

As of July 1, 2018, all on-premises alcohol servers (and those required to check identification for alcohol service) are mandated to take BASSET.

Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) is the State of Illinois' responsible beverage seller/server program. Under the licensing and regulatory auspices of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, BASSET is designed to encourage profitable, responsible, and legal alcohol sales and service.

If you are an on-premises or off-premises alcohol beverage server — you need to get certified.

How long does the BASSET Course take?

The on-premises course takes approximately 4 hours to complete, and the off-premises course takes around 3 hours. Keep in mind that you can train at your own pace and start and stop as often as you like.

How long will I have access to the course?

You have 12 months from the date of enrollment to complete the training program, including all course lessons and practice tests.

What do I need to do to get my BASSET Certification?

Simply click on 'Enroll Now' and get started. Once you've completed the course and final exam we'll let the Illinois Liquor Control Commission know and they will issue your official BASSET Alcohol Server card.

What will I get as proof of certification?

Once you've completed the course and final exam, we'll issue you with a temporary certificate valid for 30 days. We'll also let the Illinois Liquor Control Commission know that you're certified and they'll issue your official BASSET Alcohol Server card.

How long is my BASSET Certification valid for?

Illinois BASSET Certification is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Once it expires, you'll need to renew your certification by retaking the course and exam agan.

Can I get help if needed?

Of course! If you have any questions about the course, training requirements or general enquiries, contact our Student Support Team by email or phone.

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