Everything You Need to Know About RAMP Certification and RAMP Training in Pennsylvania
If you work in the Pennsylvania hospitality industry, you’ve likely heard the terms RAMP Certification and RAMP Training thrown around. Whether you are a bartender, server, bouncer, or door host, understanding these requirements is not just about keeping your job—it’s about keeping your establishment compliant and your customers safe.
But here is the good news: getting compliant doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming.
What is RAMP Certification?
First, let’s clear up a common confusion. RAMP Certification typically refers to the status granted to a licensed establishment (like a bar, restaurant, or winery) by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). For a business to achieve this prestigious certification, it must complete five steps:
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Owner/Manager Training
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Server/Seller Training (This is where you come in!)
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New Employee Orientation
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Displaying Responsible Alcohol Service Signage
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Affidavit Request for Certification
While the establishment gets “Certified,” the individual staff members need RAMP Training.
Who Needs RAMP Training?
According to the PLCB, RAMP Server/Seller Training is mandatory for any employee who serves alcohol, sells alcohol, or checks IDs. This includes:
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Bartenders and Servers
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Barbacks and Bussers (if they serve alcohol)
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Door Staff and Bouncers
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Cashiers at grocery/convenience stores selling beer/wine
If you were hired after August 8, 2016, you are required to complete this training within six months of your hire date. Many employers now require it before you even start your first shift.
Why Choose Ace Food Handler for Your RAMP Training?
We know you are busy. You don’t have time to sit in a classroom for hours or overpay for a simple certificate. That is why Ace Food Handler has streamlined the process to be as fast, affordable, and easy as possible.
We are fully State Approved by the PLCB as an online provider. You can verify our approval directly on the PA.gov website (listed under our provider name, Manny Campos).
Here is why thousands of PA servers choose us:
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Lowest Price Guarantee: Get your complete training for just $8.00. No hidden fees.
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100% Online & Self-Paced: Take the course on your phone, tablet, or computer. Pause and resume whenever you like.
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Instant Certification: Passed the exam? Print or download your certificate immediately.
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State Filing Included: We upload your completion record to the PLCB database for you.
How to Get Started
Don’t risk fines or non-compliance. Getting your RAMP Training is easier than you think.
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Click: Go to our RAMP Server/Seller Training page.
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Learn: Watch the engaging, PLCB-approved course material.
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Pass: Complete the final exam (with unlimited retakes).
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Print: Get your certificate instantly and get to work!
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