Welcome to ProServe Liquor Staff Training.

ProServe was created to provide responsible liquor service training to licensees and their staff working in liquor service, retail businesses and the provision of security services in licensed premises in Alberta. It is applicable for staff working on-premises (bar, restaurant, private club or mass assembly venue), in a retail establishment or other in activities surrounding liquor service (delivery service, liquor sampling or a licensed public special event).

The program is designed to:

  • Help licensees and staff fulfill social responsibilities
  • Help achieve a balance between creating a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for patrons and reducing liability
  • Help liquor industry workers understand and apply relevant liquor legislation
  • Promote the responsible sale of liquor in service and retail environments
  • Provide the knowledge to identify signs of intoxication and the techniques to effectively refuse or discontinue service
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Who needs to take
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What is ProServe?

ProServeis a mandatory training program for all people serving or selling liquor or providing security in a licensed premises (full- or part-time). The program, which was officially launched in 2004, is a training tool to help:

  • Curb the problem of underage drinking
  • Reduce alcohol over-consumption
  • Reduce impaired driving, and
  • Reduce the risk of violence

Haven't received your ProServe certificate yet? No problem.

Depending upon how you completed ProServe, you can use one of the following methods to obtain temporary proof of successful course completion. This temporary proof is accepted by all AGLC inspectors.

Online students

If you took the online course, simply log on to your ProServe account, select "My Account" from the menu, then "Personal Information" from the drop-down menu. The bottom of the sheet will list your ProServe exam completion date and can be printed off for your employer. A second copy should be kept on your person while you are at work. AGLC inspectors will accept this print-out as proof of your training.

Sample screen shot of Personal Information page

Seminar or self-directed students

If you took your training in a facilitated seminar or through the self-directed program, please call 1-877-436-6336 (between the hours of 8:15 am and 4:00 pm) and tell the responding Hotline operator you're calling about the temporary ProServe documentation. When you speak with a SMART Training representative you will be asked for a personal e-mail address and you will be given online access and assigned a temporary password to your account.

Other info

Please confirm that the mailing address on your SMART Training account is complete (includes unit number and postal code) and accurate. You should receive your official ProServe certificate within two or three weeks after the exam has been received by the AGLC. If you have not received your certificate in this time frame, or if you have any other questions, please call
1-877-436-6336.

Questions about liquor policies?

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