Welcome to ProServe!

As of January 1st, 2010, if your job involves liquor sales, service or security in Alberta, you must have ProServe training.

 
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.

 

What is ProServe?

Officially launched in 2004, ProServe 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

What Topics Are Covered?

Because the problems mentioned above are to be taken seriously, the topics cover a wide range of information, including:

  • legal responsibilities
  • liabilities
  • identifying intoxication
  • handling situations involving minors, and
  • discontinuing or refusing service of alcohol

Who needs to take this course?

All people serving, selling liquor or providing security in a licensed premises must be certified by January 1, 2010.

Click here for common questions about ProServe

Learn Online! Click here to learn more about this option.

How else can I take the course?

Self-directed (Manual and Video):

This option is designed for those who would like to learn at home, and may not have access to the Internet. We ship the manual and a DVD, and you must then arrange to take the exam in the presence of a proctor ?.

Self-directed. Click here to learn more about this option.

Seminar:

We have facilitators conducting seminars often, and in various locations around the province. Find out if there's one convenient for you, and sign up online!

Attend a seminar! Click here to learn more about this option.
   

I have many employees that I would like to get trained. What is the best way?

Train Your Own Staff:

Complete the Train-The-Trainer workshop and train your own liquor service staff. The training kit includes:
- PowerPoint presentation with video clips
- Facilitator Guide
- Participant Manual

Train the Trainer. Click here to learn more about this option.
 

Purchase Tickets For Your Staff:

Empower your staff to learn on their own! You pre-pay for Online or Self-Directed courses. Perfect for tracking and distributing the program to your employees.

 

Questions about liquor policies? View the handbooks online!

All courses can be purchased online, by fax, or over the phone.

 
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