Online Illinois BASSET & Food Safety Training

Are you dreaming of a job in the food and beverage industry? If so, you must get certified. Alcohol sellers and servers in the state of Illinois are required to obtain a BASSET card, while food service industry professionals must take food safety training.

We make it easy to get the Illinois BASSET and food handlers certification you need to kickstart your career. Our online BASSET course is approved by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). Our food safety education program is ANAB-accreditedand approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Both courses and their respective training materials are also offered in Spanish (disponible en español).

You can train at your own pace from any internet-ready device. Once you've completed the programs and passed the certification exam for each course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to provide safe and responsible service to your customers.

BASSET Alcohol Certification

BASSET certification is required for anyone who checks ID and serves drinks for on-site consumption, such as at bars and restaurants. The training is strongly recommended for those selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at locations like grocery and liquor stores.

Even if your role doesn't require a BASSET card, having one can give you a significant advantage when applying for jobs. The certificate shows your employer that you're committed to providing responsible beverage service and understand the laws as they apply to your position.

Who Can Benefit from This Training?

Several beverage workers can benefit from this educational program:

  • Bartenders
  • Barbacks
  • Bouncers
  • Restaurant servers
  • Liquor store employees
  • Grocery, convenience store and gas station staff
  • Business owners and managers
  • Alcohol delivery drivers
  • Anyone responsible for checking IDs
  • And more

What You'll Learn

Our convenient web-based course is approved by the ILCC to meet state requirements for safe alcohol service. It covers all safety training topics for both on- and off-premises beer, wine and spirit sales, including:

  • Federal and local beverage laws
  • The physical and mental effects of alcohol
  • How to properly check IDs
  • Avoiding sales to underage patrons
  • Identifying signs of intoxication to prevent overservice
  • Methods for handling difficult situations and refusing service

Get Your Illinois BASSET Card

The course takes about four hours to complete, but you can pause and resume the program at your leisure. You must score 70% or better on the final exam to earn the BASSET certificate. However, you can retake the test as many times as you need to pass.

Upon finishing the course and passing the final exam, you can download and print a temporary certificate to show to your employer. You can print your official BASSET card from the MyTax Illinois website within 30 days, and it will be valid for three years.

The training is also available in Spanish (Disponible en español).

Illinois Food Handler Course

Anyone who cooks, serves, packages or distributes food products in Illinois is mandated to complete this certification program to comply with state food handling regulations.

Our ANAB-accredited and state-approved course is about two hours long. You can access the material from any device with internet connection and learn at your own pace. Once you finish the program, you'll be equipped with the essential knowledge and tools to meet regional food safety standards.

Who Needs This Training?

Illinois workers who handle unpackaged food, food equipment/utensils or food-contact surfaces must obtain a food handler certificate.

Employees who need this certification include:

  • Restaurant staff
  • Cooks and chefs
  • Butchers
  • Deli and bakery workers
  • Food truck owners and operators
  • Delivery drivers
  • Grocery and convenience store employees
  • Catering staff and business owners
  • Meal prep workers
  • Food distribution personnel
  • And more

What You'll Learn

This course teaches vital strategies for working safely and preventing foodborne illness in any food service environment. You'll learn about:

  • National and local food safety regulations
  • Hygiene and sanitation protocols
  • Storage best practices
  • Preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses
  • Common allergens
  • Time and temperature controls
  • The first in, first out (FIFO) method

Get Your IL Food Handler Permit

The program is divided into easy-to-follow modules, each offering details on Illinois food safety practices. To get your food handler certification, you must pass the end-of-module quizzes and final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

You'll have two attempts to pass the final test. If you don't achieve a passing score within two tries, you'll need to repurchase the course.

Upon passing, you can instantly download and print your food handler card. Your certification is valid for three years. You must retake the food safety course before your permit's expiry date to keep working at your job or any other food establishment.

The training is also available in Spanish (Disponible en español).

BASSET Certification + ANAB-Accredited Food Handler Course

Get your Illinois BASSET and food handlers certification with our cost-saving training package. This bundle includes the ILCC-approved online BASSET course and the ANAB-accredited food handler training program.

Upon completion, you'll satisfy liquor and food safety certification requirements from the ILCC and IDPH and receive both certificates.

A Spanish training option is also available (Disponible en español).

BASSET Certification + Illinois Alcohol Resource Guide

This inclusive package simplifies your path to Illinois alcohol certification. It features the ILCC-approved online BASSET course and a comprehensive alcohol seller/server handbook.

The in-depth companion guide will help you enhance your alcohol service skills and prepare for the BASSET exam. Packed with 36 pages of vital information, it covers:

  • Key laws for serving and selling alcohol
  • Best practices for carding customers
  • Effective drink-counting techniques
  • Actionable tips for refusing service and handling difficult situations
  • And more

These additional resources will help you test confidently and serve responsibly.