Description: This course provides you with the necessary knowledge and techniques needed to be a responsible seller/server of alcohol. Specifically, you will learn how to protect yourself and your establishment from liability; how alcohol affects your customers; how to recognize the effects of alcohol on your customers; how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated; how to intervene when you need to refuse a sale to someone; how to prevent and deal with disturbances; how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors; how to prevent second-party sales and loitering; and how to refuse a sale. Illinois law requires many alcohol sellers, servers, managers, and security staff to hold a valid BASSET certification. Training must be completed within 120 days of hire, and certification is valid for three years (ILCC, 2025a). Employees are responsible for keeping their certification current and informing management if it expires or cannot be located. Working without valid BASSET certification may result in violations for both the employee and the business. Beginning in 2026, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission is transitioning to a paperless system for liquor licensing, renewals, and official communications (ILCC, 2025c). Licensees will manage licensing activity through the ILCC’s online portal rather than posting paper or mailed notices. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Describe alcohol use. Recognize the effects of alcohol. Identify the server/seller's role in the enhancement of public safety. Discuss the server/seller's responsibilities and obligations under the law. Define blood alcohol concentration and how it is calculated. Describe the effects of mixing alcohol with other drugs. Recognize intoxicated individuals. Refuse a sale to someone with little conflict. Prevent disturbances in the establishment and handle difficult situations. Check IDs accurately, and recognize clues for when an individual is using a fake ID. Recognize second-party sales. Topics Covered: Lesson 1: Alcohol Use in the U.S. and Seller/Server Liability Lesson 2: How Alcohol Affects the Body Lesson 3: Recognizing Intoxicated Customers Lesson 4: Preventing Disturbances Lesson 5: Minors and Liability Lesson 6: Second-Party Sales Lesson 7: How to Refuse a Sale Lesson 7: State of Illinois Alcohol-Related Laws