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South Carolina Alcohol Server Training

A better way for South Carolina hospitality teams to get trained: mobile-first lessons, English and Spanish support, video and audio overviews, clear visuals, and an AI Study Buddy for extra help as you go.

State approval pending
~4 hours/100% online/EN / ES
AI Study BuddyVideo overviewsAudio overviews
$34.99
Individual price
~4 hours
Course length
3 years
Certificate validity
EN / ES
Languages
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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.

What you will learn

The skills, not just 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
Curriculum

Course modules

  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
How it works

Four steps to certified.

1

Enroll

Sign up online when public enrollment opens. 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.

Provider check

A fair price only matters if the course counts.

CertReady strives to be the most affordable approved option for required training, while still giving you clear lessons, English and Spanish support, AI Study Buddy help, video overviews, audio overviews, clear infographics, and real-world scenarios, and straightforward pricing.

If you find a cheaper course, check the approval status before you enroll. An unapproved course may not satisfy the state requirement, no matter how low the price looks.

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  • PriceCompare the total cost, including any checkout fees.
  • QualityLook for clear lessons, support tools, and exam guidance.
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.

See what the course includes

Clear lessons, practical support tools, and employer options are ready to review while enrollment is closed.

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