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SCDOR-approved provider

South Carolina Alcohol Server Training

Modern, mobile-first training in English and Spanish. $34.99 total, including the proctored exam and required reporting.

Enroll Now for $34.99
~4 hours/100% online/EN / ES

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$34.99
Individual price
~4 hours
Course length
3 years
Certificate validity
EN / ES
Languages
How it works

Four steps to certified.

1

Enroll

Sign up online in minutes. Enter an employer code at checkout if you have one.

2

Learn

Complete the modules in order with English and Spanish support, audio, video overviews, quizzes, and Study Buddy help.

3

Pass

Take the proctored final exam. The exam has 40 multiple-choice questions, 70% to pass, and retakes available.

4

Report

After you pass, CertReady issues your training certificate and reports your completion to SCDOR within ten business days.

Why CertReady

Built for clear online learning

English and Spanish support, AI Study Buddy help, video overviews, audio overviews, clear infographics, and real-world scenarios make the course easier to finish and remember.

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Real progress, your pace
“Paused when life happened, picked up right where I left off.”

English and Spanish

Every screen and quiz in both languages. Switch any time.

AI Study Buddy

Stuck on a concept? Ask in plain language, right in the course. Always free.

Video overviews

A quick visual recap of each module, on top of the full lesson.

Audio overviews

Listen back to the key points, podcast-style, to reinforce them.

Clear infographics

Visual breakdowns that make the rules easy to remember.

Real-world scenarios

Practice the judgment calls that come up on real shifts, not just definitions.

Best Price Guarantee

Approved training. Straightforward price.

Found a lower current publicly advertised total price from an SCDOR-approved provider? Email us the link showing that price before you enroll, and we will beat it when the quantity and purchase type are the same. The public comparison must include required proctoring and fees.Only compare SCDOR-approved providers. Not every course counts. Do not be fooled by unapproved training.
Curriculum

Course modules

8 focused modules covering the required training.

  1. 01
    Welcome & Course Overview
    ~10 min
  2. 02
    How Alcohol Affects the Body
    ~35 min
  3. 03
    Recognizing Intoxication
    ~30 min
  4. 04
    Checking Identification
    ~35 min
  5. 05
    Refusing Service & Intervention
    ~35 min
  6. 06
    SC Alcohol Laws & Regulations
    ~35 min
  7. 07
    Impaired Driving & SC Statistics
    ~30 min
  8. 08
    Responsible Business Practices
    ~30 min
What you will learn

The skills behind the certificate

  • Serve alcohol responsibly under South Carolina law
  • Recognize intoxication and intervene before service becomes unsafe
  • Check IDs, refuse service, and document incidents with confidence
  • Prepare for the proctored final exam and completion reporting
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Under SC Code Section 61-3-110(A) (H.3430), all on-premises alcohol servers and their managers must complete state-approved training. SC Code 61-3-100(7) defines a covered employee as a person who serves alcohol for on-premises consumption at least 10 hours per week; new hires must complete training within 30 days of hire.

Ready to get certified?

Complete your training online, at your own pace. Certificate on completion.