Early Bird Offer | Get 10% off on AGCO Board-approved course | Valid till Dec 31st

Get the training you need to responsibly and legally sell alcohol in Ontario’s grocery, convenience or retail stores. The CannServe Standard course will give you in-depth knowledge about the safe distribution of Alcohol in a retail setting.

Welcome to CannServe, your trusted partner in obtaining your certification to sell alcohol in retail, convenience or grocery stores. Our newly launched comprehensive course - CannServe standard - is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of alcohol & liquor sales, ensuring compliance with legal standards and best practices as prescribed by AGCO. 

With our expert-led training, you will gain the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of liquor sales. Be among the first to elevate your professional skills and opportunities with CannServe. Enroll today and take the first step towards a successful career in liquor retail.

Choose your stream:

Are you working in a retail, convenience or grocery store? Get in-depth knowledge of selling alcohol in just 2 hours.

Are you a retail store operator or owner? Train your employees with CannServe standard, AGCO Board-approved course.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) oversees the sale, service, and delivery of alcohol by bars, restaurants, and now retail locations. Business owners interested in becoming licensed alcohol retailers in Ontario must apply for a retail licence, regardless of whether selling or serving is their primary business. The application, management, and renewal processes can be conveniently handled online through the iAGCO platform and licences are offered for terms of either two or four years. Here are the AGCOs steps to get your business licensed. 

Prepare for your application 

• Verifying your zoning 
• Tax compliance and  
• Business name registration 
• Accurate floor plans

Gather Documentation

• Personal disclosure and entity disclosure statements 
• Signature form from all business partners  
• Municipal information forms 
• Agency letters of approval

Apply Online 

• Create an iAGCO account 
• Start your liquor sales licence application
• Submit supplemental documentation
• Print & manage your licence when approved  

Source: Apply for a liquor sales licence | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (agco.ca)

Simplify your Training

At We Know Training, we streamline the entire training process for you, whether you're managing a small team or a large workforce spanning multiple industries. As your all-in-one training partner, we take care of everything. Join hundreds of thousands of learners who have already experienced the convenience and excellence of We Know Training across multiple regulated industries. Let us make your training process easier, efficient, and scalable.

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