Licensing

Employee License and Server Training

Oklahoma law 37A-2-121, requires two (2) items for individuals who work as an employee for a licensed establishment such as a liquor store, grocery store, convenience store, bar, restaurant, etc.

First, the alcohol server training needs to be completed through one of the approved training programs listed below. Only one training course needs to be completed and you can choose any course you want.
Second, an alcohol beverage employee license must be applied for through the ABLE Commission online portal. For your convenience, here is the direct link. https://aca-prod.accela.com/ABLE/Default.aspx
Third, the employee must upload a certificate of completion for the alcohol server training within 14 days from the time the license is issued.

Approved In-Person Server Training Programs

In-person training is required for the Event Bartender License.

The in-person training sessions below also satisfy the training requirement for Alcohol Beverage Employee Server License.

ACE Alcohol Compliance Education (ORA)
By-Way In-Person Event Bartender Training
Raise the Bar: Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

In addition to the options above, the following Event Bartender classes are being offered by the ABLE Commission. Seating is limited.

July 28th from 2:00-4:00 pm, the training will be held at CLEET Training Facility, 2401 Egypt Road, Ada, OK 74820.
August 12th from 1:00-3:00 pm, the training will be held at C3 Event Center, 8316 E. 73rd St., Tulsa, OK 74133.

Approved Online Server Training Programs

Online Training Programs are available for the Alcoholic Beverage Employee License.

Online Training Programs are not available for the Event Bartender License.

These training programs are offered through private businesses, typically for their own employees. ABLE has appoved the following programs for training.

Age Restricted Sales Training
Alcohol Certification Course
Casey’s General Stores
CTS ABLE Training
Dollar General Alcohol Training Program
Guidelines and Training for Selling Beer and Wine
Kum & Go L.C. dba Maverik
Oklahoma Liquor Sales Policy
Oklahoma Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service
Oklahoma Selling Alcohol & Tobacco
OnCue Alcohol Seller/Server Training
QuikTrip Corporate Training Program
Selling Age Restricted Products - Oklahoma
Shack Family Restaurants
Southern Glazers Oklahoma Alcohol Training Program
Target Beverage Service Training
WalMart Oklahoma Alcohol Training Program

If you're looking for training programs for law enforcement agencies and/or community groups, please refer to Law Enforcement/Community Training.

Last Modified on Jul 31, 2026