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TIPS Certification Training Course

TIPS Certification Training Course

Dartmouth Bartender Training Courses 

Pre-requisites:

  • Must be a currently enrolled Dartmouth student in good standing, and
  • Must be 21 years old (or turning 21 during the current term).

You are required to complete two trainings:

  1. TIPS Commercial On-Premise Training (industry standard).
  2. ⚠️ REQUIRED DARTMOUTH TRAINING (NEW!) After completing the TIPS course, all students must complete the Dartmouth-specific Alcohol Management Training. This short module covers Dartmouth policies, expectations, and event procedures and is required before you can bartend on campus.

Important: Step #7 of the instructions asks you to email your certificate (PDF or screenshot) upon completion.

Recommended Browser: Use Google Chrome for the TIPS course.

AMP Training Instructions

1. Complete the TIPS Certification

  • Go to: https://www.gettips.com/RedeemPassportView?storeId=378301&batchCode=B-549AF27E-FAD7-64
  • On the login page, select SIGN-UP (top right) to create your account.
  • Fill out the account form using your Dartmouth email (e.g., First.M.Last.29@dartmouth.edu), then click CONTINUE and confirm your details.
  • Enroll in the course:
    • Choose "TIPS Commercial On-Premise Alcohol Server Training" from the dropdown.
    • Click Proceed.
  • When your account is created, click Go to Course.
  • On the My Courses page, launch the training.
  • After completing the course, email a PDF or screenshot of your certificate to:
    ethaniel.m.banzon@dartmouth.edu.
  • Keep a digital copy of your certificate on your phone.

2. Complete the NEW Dartmouth-Specific AMP Training

After finishing the main TIPS course, complete the shorter, Dartmouth-focused training that covers campus policies and expectations for bartending at Dartmouth events. This Dartmouth-focused training is new, mandatory, and ensures you understand campus-specific policies. You must complete both TIPS and this AMP training to be eligible to serve.

Link to NEW TRAINING: Dartmouth Bartender Training 

3. Join AMP on Dartmouth Groups

  1. Visit Dartmouth Groups → AMP and request membership.
  2. Once approved, you will be marked as TIPS Certified in the system.

4. When Serving at Events

  • Keep the Dartmouth Groups app open on your phone while bartending.
  • DoSS staff will ask you to scan a QR code several times during the event.

Questions?

Contact ethaniel.m.banzon@dartmouth.edu.