Looking to work in a licensed establishment or serve alcohol in Ontario? Smart Serve Certification is required by law for anyone who sells, serves, or delivers alcohol in the province.

Join our instructor-led, in-person Smart Serve training session to learn about legal responsibilities and best practices for serving alcohol safely. Through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and guided discussion, you'll gain the knowledge needed to serve alcohol responsibly and confidently.

The final certification exam is completed online after the in-person session and can be written immediately following training or at a later date from home.

About the Course:

Students will attend a facilitated, in-person training session that covers all Smart Serve content through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and group discussion.

To become certified, students must successfully complete the Smart Serve Final Certification Test online. The exam typically takes about 30 minutes to complete; however, students should allow up to 60 minutes for ID verification, system checks, and the proctored testing process.

Students may choose to complete the exam:

Immediately following the in-person training session, or
At a later date from home using a personal device with internet access and a webcam.

Note: Smart Serve certification is not issued until the online certification exam has been successfully completed.

What's Included:

Interactive classroom training led by a certified instructor
One test token for the official Smart Serve online certification exam (includes two attempts)
Flexible exam completion options
Access to course materials and guided preparation for the online exam

Important Details:

Valid government-issued photo ID is required for the online exam
Exams are proctored online by a third-party service
Test tokens expire 30 days after the in-person training session
Students are responsible for completing the exam within this timeframe

Smart Serve (In-Person Training + Online Exam)