Rhode Island TIPS Certification - TIPS Training

Responsibe alcohol training is mandated by the state of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. Rhode Island liquor code, Regulation 8, Rule 43 states; Persons who sell or serve alcoholic beverages, anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification used in connection with the purchase of alcoholic beverages, and any valet parking working at an establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages, must receive alcohol server training from a server training program approved by the Department as set forth herein.

TIPS On-Premise, Off-Premise and TIPS Gaming online courses are all accepted statewide in Rhode Island. Sign up below or visit the course of your choice using the "TIPS Online Courses" menu to the upper left for detailed information.

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Responsibe alcohol training is mandatory for all servers of alcohol, security staff and valets (at alcohol establishments) in Rhode Island.

TIPS Alcohol Training Online is approved for use in Rhode Island. See Rhode Island's Mandatory Requirements Rule 43 on Page 23

The eTIPSprogram addresses concerns specific to restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and other on-premise liquor license holders and is tailored to apply to regulations unique to Rhode Island. In addition, eTIPS participants are able to assess the needs of their clients from both the legal and alcohol-related standpoint after viewing thought-provoking video clips.

The final section of the course challenges participants by forcing them to apply intervention strategies learned from previous exercises. Participants take a certrtification examination at the conclusion of the course.

Visit the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, Liquor Enforcement Website Below:

 Rhode Island (RI) Alcohol Laws