TIPS Safe Alcohol Certification

This nationally recognized program prepares front-of -house staff to safely handle difficult situations in your operation.

If you’re interested in becoming a server, bartender, or manager of a business that serves or sells alcohol, chances are you need to take an alcohol training course. Those who do are better able to recognize signs of intoxication, prevent selling alcohol to minors, and handle difficult alcohol-related situations, creating a safer and more responsible environment.

You might have some questions about how to get TIPS certified. Continue reading to get the answers you need and learn more about what kind of course you need to take in order to serve or sell alcohol across the country.

What Does TIPS Certified Mean?

The abbreviation “TIPS” stands for Training for Intervention ProcedureS. To be TIPS certified means you have successfully completed a TIPS training course.  

What Is TIPS Certification?

The TIPS program was developed to create a plan that would give bartenders and servers the skills and confidence they need to prevent their customers from being intoxicated. TIPS alcohol server education courses teach employees federal and state alcohol laws, how to spot a fake ID and much more. TIPS is recognized by courts, liquor boards, and businesses as the standard for server training programs.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

1. Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

2. Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

3. Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

HOW TO ENROLL:

1. Register/Log in to your HARIETT/TrainHawaii account: 

2. Add yourself to the "Interest List" or select specific registration "Event" (Date) under [Action*] if available.

3. A Program Manager will contact you shortly for next steps.