Illinois BASSET Alcohol Training
BASSET training is the seller and server program for the state of Illinois. The objective of this course is to educate seller servers of alcoholic beverages to perform their duties responsibly and within the rules and regulations of the law. The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training program not only helps to discourage the over drinking of the alcohol but it also plays its part in keeping drunk drivers off the road.
Register to take our approved Illinois BASSET Training today and obtain a Basset certification in three simple steps:
- Register for your BASSET license course
- Complete our self-paced training to be BASSET Certified
- Print your online BASSET Illinois Certification of completion
| Course Name | Hours | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois BASSET Training Certification | 4 | Enroll | |
| Illinois Food Handler Training Course (ANSI Accredited) | 2 | Enroll | |
| Package 1: BASSET Certification + Food Handler Training | Enroll | ||
| Illinois BASSET Certification | |||
| Illinois Food Handler Training Course (ANSI Accredited) | |||
| Package 2: Illinois BASSET + Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification | Enroll | ||
| Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Training Course | |||
| Illinois BASSET Training | |||
| Learn2Serve Illinois Food Protection Manager Certification Exam | 1.5 | $55.00 | Enroll |
| Learn2Serve Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Training Course | 8 | $85.00 | Enroll |
| Principios de Administración de Seguridad de Alimentos Learn2Serve | 8 | $85.00 | Enroll |
| Learn2Serve Programa de Certificado de Capacitación para Manipuladores de Alimentos | 2 | Enroll | |
Mandatory Certification in Cook County
Cook County was the first one in Illinois making it mandatory to obtain the BASSET certification. From July 1st, 2015, it was made mandatory for every bouncer and alcohol server to have the BASSET certification along with their identity cards in order to work in Cook County. This also applied to the city of Chicago. From 1st July, all new hires must have their certification within 120 days if they want to work as servers or sellers. This certification will become mandatory for the entire state of Illinois by July 1st, 2018.
This training program is available online and meets the requirements of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Upon completion of the course and the final exam, you will be able to download and print a certificate, which can serve as a temporary BASSET card. We will send your information, course completion and exam scores, to ILCC who will send you a permanent BASSET card.
Who Should Be Certified?
The on-premises Basset training is for employees selling and serving alcoholic beverages in Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Hotels, Breweries, and Events. The off-premises Bassett certification is suitable for individuals employed at Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Grocery Stores, and Liquor Shops. Our self-paced course takes approximately 3 hours to complete. A certification with 3-year validity is available to print at the end of your course!
Why Should I Get Basset Certified?
BASSET certification training is designed to educate sellers and servers to understand and identify the rules and regulations in selling and consuming alcoholic beverages responsibly in the state of Illinois. The objective of this training is to promote legal and preventive measures for alcohol sellers and servers in order to eliminate possible liabilities, ensure the safety of customers and the public, promote the legal and responsible sale of alcohol and consumption, prevent underage drinking and recognize the signs of an intoxicated customer.
This certification is now mandatory in Cook County and by mid-2018, it will be mandatory in the entire state. Also, some municipalities demand BASSET training due to local laws in the state of Illinois. It is important for you to know about your local laws before commencing any kind of work related to the selling and serving of alcoholic beverages. If the law demands you to have this certification then you must start your training and obtain the certification before starting work.
Our Learn2Serve Basset certification course has been approved statewide in Illinois.
Many businesses send their staff voluntarily to acquire this certification as it will teach them the necessary skills to prevent alcohol-related misconduct. BASSET training can also help to reduce the establishments’ liquor liability insurance. This certification will also add value to your career as individuals who are certified have a higher chance of obtaining employment so click through to obtain your Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education training today!