Licensing Law Awareness Training Course

Duration 3 hours

Last audited 27 August 2026

CPD Approved IoH Approved
Licensing Law Awareness
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  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£20 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

This Licensing Law Awareness course has been designed to help anyone who works in a premises that sells or supplies alcohol to understand what their responsibilities are under the Licensing Act 2003. The course looks at the four key objectives of the Act and explains how you can ensure that they are achieved through the promotion of a positive, safe and welcoming environment.

If it's not sold and supplied responsibly, alcohol can have a significant impact on both the health and welfare of the public and the success of a business.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines

Developed by a licensing consultant

Accredited by CPD and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses

Bigger orders = bigger discounts

Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.

10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Understand the objectives of the Licensing Act 2003 and how they can be achieved.
  • Understand when a premises licence, personal licence and temporary events notice are applicable, plus the responsibilities that come with each one.
  • Have an awareness of the seven mandatory conditions that all premises serving alcohol must adhere to.
  • Understand the effects that alcohol has on people and how it can be managed.
  • Understand how having well-managed licensed premises can help to reduce the likelihood of crime, disorder and other licensing issues.
  • Understand the importance of protecting children from harm by recognising situations where they may be at risk and knowing when to seek support.

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Module 1: The Licensing Act 2003

This module looks at why regulating alcohol sales is so important for businesses and outlines the key objectives of the Licensing Act. The module also explains the responsibilities of the licensing authority.

Module 2: Premises and Personal Licences

This module looks at the different types of licences available, explaining the situations when each is needed and providing details on how you can apply for them.

Module 3: Premises Responsibilities

This module explores the key responsibilities of licensed premises and how good management and compliance can help reduce risks, support your business and demonstrate due diligence.

Module 4: Alcohol Awareness in Practice

This module details how alcohol affects people differently, how to recognise the signs of intoxication and why recognising these signs is an important part of responsible alcohol service, customer welfare and complying with the Licensing Act.

Module 5: Managing Your Premises

This module details how well-managed licensed premises can help to reduce the likelihood of crime, disorder and other licensing issues.

Module 6: Protection of Children and Recognising Vulnerability

This module outlines how to protect children from harm by recognising situations where they may be at risk, making responsible decisions and knowing when to seek support.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material.You will be asked 25 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

The Licensing Act 2003 applies to (almost) all premises in England and Wales where alcohol is sold or supplied, where regulated entertainment is provided or where the premises provides late-night refreshments.

This course is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for a premises covered by the regulations, including employers, designated premises supervisors, managers and employees who wish to understand more about the role that they play in complying with the law.

The course has been designed as an introductory level and so no prerequisite training is needed.


Frequently asked questions

How do I access the training?

All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.

After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.


Can I buy training for my team?

Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.


When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.


Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.


If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?

Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:


If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount

If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount

If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount

If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount


What payment options are available?

You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.  If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk. 


Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?

Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.


Is there a time limit on completing the course?

No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.


How do you make your courses?

All of our courses are made by our in-house Learning Design team with an approach to solve real-world performance problems - not just to tick a box. This approach is built on the widely recognised Double Diamond framework, adapted to ensure that every course is engaging, effective and rooted in the learner's reality.

We collaborate with experts in the field to help pinpoint the specific barriers preventing safe or ideal behaviour. We identify opportunities for the course to solve these barriers, increasing the likelihood that training will translate into real-world action.

By training with us you can be confident that you are taking a course that has gone through rigorous internal reviews and external approvals to truly be built with the learner in mind.




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