Free Courses Available

The ‘Forward Delaware’ initiative was designed to rebuild Delaware’s workforce by providing rapid training to those looking to build skills and enhance their employment opportunities.  

‘Forward Delaware 2.0’ is being administered by the State of Delaware and key industry leaders, including the Delaware Restaurant Association. Free training tuition is being provided for 11 industry courses by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and does include some requirements for eligibility (those participating must either live OR work within Delaware).

We’ll guide you through the process and welcome any questions/concerns along the way!​

• ServSafe Food Protection (Manager Course & Exam)
• ServSafe Food Handler
• ServSafe Allergen
• ServSafe Sexual Harassment Prevention (Manager)
• ServSafe Sexual Harassment Prevention (Employee)
• ServSafe Understanding Unconscious Bias (Manager)
• ServSuccess - Restaurant Professional
• ServSuccess - Restaurant Supervisor
• ServSuccess - Restaurant Manager
• AHLEI: START Front Desk Representative
• AHLEI: START Guest Room Attendant
• AHLEI: START Maintenance Employee
• AHLEI: START Kitchen Cook
• AHLEI: START Breakfast Attendant
• AHLEI: Guest Service Gold Tourism
• AHLEI: Guest Service Gold Golden Opportunities​

register & begin your free training today!

Ready to get started? Follow these steps!

• If you agree to eligibility requirements (you either live OR work in Delaware) and are interested in registering for free training, please continue to the DRA Training registration page: https://drapromos.com/
• All classes are fully online and available 24/7 on a computer, tablet or mobile device.
• ServSuccess Courses (Professional, Supervisor and Manager) require additional registration – please begin on drapromos.com and you will be connected to further instructions and course contacts.
• If you have previously completed training on drapromos.com, please re-register and begin again. We have created a new database for the ‘Forward Delaware 2.0’ program. The good news? It’s a much shorter/much less involved registration process – and classes can begin the same day as registration (no more delays or complicated requirements!)

The ‘Forward Delaware’ program is rebuilding Delaware’s workforce by providing FREE
training opportunities for those looking to advance or renew their skills in the restaurant
or foodservice industry. Learn more about the program and other industry training available at at forwarddelaware.com
Registration is fast, easy, and best of all – FREE OF CHARGE to those who live or work in Delaware!
‘Forward Delaware’ skills training programs are administered by the DRA in partnership with The State of Delaware are funded by federalAmerican Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. The amount of non-governmental resources is unknown.

Click here to learn more about the ServSafe suite of courses and here for the ServSuccess training program.

Questions/concerns? Please contact [email protected]

Paid Courses & Programs

• Delaware Online Alcoholic Beverage Server Training
• DRA Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace​

Train321 Courses

• Train321: Active Shooter Course (Managers & Staffers)
  • This online course by Train321 is free with the code ACTIVE at checkout.
• Train321: Back of House Safety Bundle
• Train321: Front of House Safety Bundle
• Train321: Bartender Training Bundle
• Train321: Exploring a Career in Restaurants
• Train321 Restaurant Staff Important Practices