Licensing law basics
Understand UK alcohol licensing laws, licence types and the four licensing objectives.
Online hospitality compliance training
Alcohol Personal Licence Holder online course
Prepare for the APLH test route with flexible training covering UK licensing law, legal duties, age verification and responsible alcohol retailing.
Duration
90 mins video content
Delivery
Self-paced
CPD
3 CPD units
Approval
Laser Awards, CPD & Institute of Hospitality
Course facts
Know exactly what is included.
This is focused online training for alcohol licensing knowledge. It is useful preparation before a separate accepted qualification exam or local-authority application.
Course outcomes
What you will learn
Personal licence duties
Learn the responsibilities of licence holders, licensed premises and alcohol-selling businesses.
Age verification
Cover the rules and best practice for children, under 18s and responsible alcohol retailing.
Licensing authorities
Prepare for topics such as applications, objections, fees, hearings and authority powers.
9 modules
Course modules
Module 1
Introduction
Module 2
Premises Licences
Module 3
Personal Licences and Club Premises Certificates
Module 4
Dealing With Licensing Authorities
Module 5
Types of Businesses Selling Alcohol
Module 6
Representations and Mandatory Conditions
Module 7
Licensing Authority Powers
Module 8
Children and Under 18s
Module 9
Responsibility in Alcohol Retailing
How it works
A simple training-first route
1
Book securely
Pay through MyWorkLife and keep the course linked to your profile.
2
Work through the videos
Study the 90 minutes of VideoTile content at your own pace.
3
Use it as test preparation
Revisit the licensing topics before arranging any separate accepted qualification exam.
4
Apply separately if needed
Once you hold an accepted qualification, apply for the personal licence through the relevant local authority.
Who it is for
For hospitality teams and licence-path learners
- Hospitality workers preparing for more responsibility around alcohol sales.
- Supervisors or managers who need a stronger grounding in licensing duties.
- People planning a career move into licensed premises or alcohol retailing.
- Employers who want staff to understand responsible alcohol retailing before exam or application steps.
Course preview
Preview the training
Before you book
Important purchase notes
This is the self-paced training course. The published product information does not list a separate invigilated APLH Level 2 exam as included.
A qualification certificate, DBS check, council application and personal licence are not listed as part of this purchase.
GOV.UK says England and Wales applicants must hold an accepted licensing qualification and apply through a local authority.
The stated duration is based on 90 minutes of video content and excludes loading time or thinking time on questions.
FAQ
Questions before checkout
Does this purchase give me a personal licence?
No. A personal licence is issued through a local authority application. This course provides online training to build knowledge and prepare for the test route, but the licence itself is not included.
Is the Level 2 APLH exam included?
The published product information describes this as the self-paced Alcohol Personal Licence Holder training course and does not list a separate invigilated Level 2 exam as included. Arrange any accepted qualification exam separately unless your booking confirmation explicitly says otherwise.
What does GOV.UK say I need for a personal licence?
GOV.UK guidance for England and Wales says applicants must hold an alcohol licensing qualification from an accredited provider and apply to a local licensing authority.
How long does the course take?
The provider states 90 minutes of video content. That does not include loading time or the time a learner spends thinking through questions.
Who approves this training?
The provider describes the course as approved by Laser Awards, CPD & Institute of Hospitality. The training is provided by VideoTile.
Approved by Laser Awards, CPD & Institute of Hospitality
Ready to start the training?
Book the self-paced course now, then arrange any separate qualification exam or local-authority steps you need.