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Obtain your TABC certification and Texas DSHS food handler card quickly and easily online. Train at your own pace from any location with internet access. All our courses are state-approved and mobile-friendly. Once you complete the training, your certificate will be available to download immediately. Enroll and get your alcohol or food server permits today!
TABC seller/server certification is strongly recommended, with many retailers requiring certification before employment.
Our online TABC certification course equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide safe and responsible alcohol service. The program is state-approved and covers key topics such as preventing sales to minors, verifying IDs, identifying signs of intoxication, liquor licenses and refusing service.
The alcohol server training is about two hours long and can be taken in English or Spanish (inglés o español) from any device with internet access. There is no time limit to finish. You may pause the lessons to take a break as needed. Train at your own pace from any location.
Once you have completed the training, you simply take a short exam, and your official TABC permit will be available to download and print immediately. You no longer have to wait for your certificate in the mail. We’ll also submit your course completion to the TABC database within 14 business days.
TABC certification is valid for two years from the date of issue and must be renewed before expiring. To renew your permit, simply re-enroll in the program.
Anyone who prepares, packages or distributes food in Texas must complete a state-approved food safety training program. Get your food safety certification quickly and conveniently with our online food handler course.
Designed to meet health department requirements across the state, this two-hour course gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace from any internet-ready device. Pause and resume anytime. There are no timers, no quizzes and no final exam.
Our course is DSHS-approved and accepted across all Texas counties. It covers the essentials of local and federal food safety regulations, safe food handling practices and foodborne illness prevention so you can protect your customers and your workplace. You’ll learn proper hygiene, correct cooking and storage temperatures, cross-contamination prevention and how to identify potential hazards in food service environments.
Whether you work in a restaurant, catering company, food truck or any other food service setting, Texas law requires that you complete an approved food handler program within 30 days of starting work. This certification not only fulfills the legal mandate but also helps you gain the confidence and knowledge to perform your job safely and effectively.
Once you finish the course, you can instantly download and print your official Texas food handler card to present to your employer. Start today and be ready to serve tomorrow!
For your convenience, this course is available in both English and Spanish (inglés o español).
Getting your TABC certification and food handler certification in Texas is easier than ever. Alcohol and food service often go hand in hand. With this convenient package, you’ll get trained in both at a reduced cost.
This course bundle is offered in English and Spanish (inglés o español) and can be taken online from any device with internet access. You may complete the training programs the same day or pause and resume at leisure.
Upon finishing, you can immediately download and print your official TABC certification and DSHS-approved food handler permit. Each license is valid for two years and must be renewed before expiring.
Earn your Texas food manager certification online today. The comprehensive online exam is fully approved by the Texas DSHS and accepted statewide. You may take the standalone exam to get certified or combine it with our optional prep course.
The food manager course covers a range of safety topics, including management best practices and hazard analysis. The content is divided into easy-to-follow modules, each ending with a quiz to help you prepare for the state exam and test confidently.
You need to score 70% or higher on the exam to become a certified food manager in Texas. Two exam attempts are included with both the exam-only option and the course plus exam package. If you don’t pass the test the first time, you can try again for free. Upon passing, your electronic certificate will be available for immediate download.
National Hospitality Training (NHT), in partnership with Certus, provides online training to over 25,000 alcohol servers each year nationwide. Our program is the most widely recognized in the state of Texas, with over 200,000 certifications issued over the past decade — and counting!
NHT students learn and earn their certifications online through FUSION, Certus’ state-of-the-art learning platform. Certus is an industry leader in online training, connecting working professionals and businesses nationwide with high-quality skills training and regulatory compliance solutions.
