OUR HISTORY
Our mission is to educate and train all facets of society in the responsible sale, service, and consumption of alcohol.
TIPS WAS BORN
The TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program was developed by the Health Education Foundation of Washington, DC, under the direction of Morris E. Chafetz, M.D.
1979
1979
TIPS WAS BORN
The TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) program was developed by the Health Education Foundation of Washington, DC, under the direction of Morris E. Chafetz, M.D.
1982
1982
TIPS ON-PREMISE WAS CREATED
The first TIPS program was developed to create a plan that would give bartenders and servers the skills and confidence they needed to prevent their customers from becoming intoxicated.
TIPS EXPANDED WITH NEW PROGRAMS
After the launch of TIPS for On-Premise, industry groups wanted programs designed for the specific environments within their industries. Because of this demand, the Concessions, Off-Premise, and Gaming were developed.
1985-1989
1985-1989
TIPS EXPANDED WITH NEW PROGRAMS
After the launch of TIPS for On-Premise, industry groups wanted programs designed for the specific environments within their industries. Because of this demand, the Concessions, Off-Premise, and Gaming were developed.
1990-1996
1990-1996
CONSUMER PROGRAMS CREATED
With the success of TIPS as a server training program, we extended our training and responsibility message to consumers. We developed the University program explicitly geared to students to provide new skills, techniques, and confidence to interview when a friend was getting into trouble with alcohol.
TIPS ONLINE LEARNING
The TIPS program became available online to deliver a self-paced, innovative approach to alcohol server training. TIPS allows participants to obtain TIPS training anywhere, anytime, and is currently available for On-Premise, Off-Premise, Gaming, Concessions, and University.
2005
2005
TIPS ONLINE LEARNING
The TIPS program became available online to deliver a self-paced, innovative approach to alcohol server training. TIPS online training allows participants to obtain TIPS training anywhere, anytime, and is currently available for On-Premise, Off-Premise, Gaming, Concessions, and University.
2019
2019
TIPS ACHIEVES 5 MILLION CERTIFICATIONS
TIPS successfully certified 5 million people by 2019. This massive milestone grows larger every day as we expand our course catalog to provide new and updated training for the food and alcohol industry.
TIPS INTRODUCES REMOTE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER TRAINING & TIPS OFF-PREMISE DELIVERY TRAINING
In response to the pandemic, TIPS pivoted the Train-the-Trainer model from classroom to remote learning in April 2020. Engaging with people from different parts of the country offered participants a peek into the alcohol regulations and experiences of people from different cities. In June 2020, TIPS released TIPS Off-Premise & Delivery online training, which was made available to all jurisdictions.
2020
2020
TIPS INTRODUCES REMOTE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER TRAINING & TIPS OFF-PREMISE DELIVERY TRAINING
In response to the pandemic, TIPS pivoted the Train-the-Trainer model from classroom to remote learning in April 2020. Engaging with people from different parts of the country offered participants a peek into the alcohol regulations and experiences of people from different cities. In June 2020, TIPS released TIPS Off-Premise & Delivery online training, which was made available to all jurisdictions.
2021
2021
TIPS ACQUIRED BY 360TRAINING
360training acquired TIPS largely because the same goals fundamentally drive the two companies. Since the acquisition, 360training has become a one-stop shop for the food and beverage industry. The partnership between 360training and TIPS significantly increases 360training's reach, allowing alcohol sellers and servers to access their required training anywhere in the United States.
WHY CHOOSE TIPS?
TIPS Goes Beyond
- TIPS is the training leader you can trust. Combined with 360training, we have trained over 11.5 million people worldwide since 1979.
- Developed by one of the world's foremost authorities on alcohol use and abuse, TIPS maintains a high standard with the content for each program.
- TIPS delivers consistently high-quality programs across six (6) alcohol serving industries in all 50 states including the District of Columbia and internationally.
- TIPS provides jurisdiction-approved supplemental training materials and exams in jurisdictions that require them.
- TIPS offers customers direct access to Food Handler and Food Manager courses, as well as our full catalog of other industry courses offered by 360training.
Learning Management System To Help Your Business
- We leverage strong, reliable technology to permit a smooth integration with your internal systems. We offer multiple options depending on your organizational requirements.
- Your time is valuable and we understand that. Our LMS allows you to manage users, assign courses, and purchase additional courses quickly and easily.
- Whether you require metrics for internal reporting, compliance data, or simple tracking of assigned courses, our LMS provides you with custom features to view data and assign access in any way that meets your needs.
- As a leader in online training, we are dedicated to protecting your organization's data. Our technical support team ensures that our training environment is hosted on cloud-based technology utilizing a leading service provider.
Tangible Results with TIPS
- In third-party liquor liability lawsuits, TIPS provides a "reasonable efforts defense." TIPS training satisfies requirements in almost all states that have mandatory or voluntary server training laws.
- TIPS training provides a means of mitigating ABC violations, often resulting in lowered fines and a waiver of license suspensions.
- Courts, liquor boards, and businesses recognize TIPS as the standard for server training programs.
- Potential to earn discounts on liquor liability insurance from over 70 insurance companies nationwide.
- TIPS training satisfies the server training requirements set forth by insurance companies.
- By training your staff to recognize signs of intoxication, you can reduce the chance that an alcohol-related incident will occur; improve customer service and satisfaction; and, promote community safety.
ONLINE TRAINING
Enroll and Get Certified Today!
Are you looking to complete training when it's convenient for you? Then TIPS online courses are for you! Click below to select your state to find the available courses. Purchase and complete your certification today!
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS OF ALL SIZES
Looking to get started right away? We provide flexible and adaptable solutions for any size of business, university, or community group. The process is easy to set up an account. Answer a few simple questions and let our sales team customize a solution that is right for you!
BECOME A TIPS TRAINER
Our TIPS Train-the-Trainer workshop will allow you to become a certified TIPS trainer. Become a subject-matter expert and elevate your participants' commitment to responsible alcohol service education. It's a great way to serve your company and your community!
