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Boost your hourly rate and unlock more shift opportunities with industry-recognized certifications. Most can be completed in a single day.
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+$5-10/hr
TIPS Alcohol
2 hours
Food Handler
OSHA 10
Never expires
Essential certifications for food service, bartending, and restaurant roles.
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OSHA-required and recommended certifications for warehouse and logistics roles.
Certifications valuable across all industries and roles.
Get certified and unlock higher-paying shifts in the app. Many certifications can be completed today and used on your next shift.
Find ShiftsThe best ROI certifications include Forklift Operator ($3-5/hr increase), TIPS Alcohol ($5-10/hr by unlocking bartending), and Food Manager (opens $45K+ supervisor roles). OSHA 10 also provides $1-2/hr more with significantly better job access.
Most certifications can be completed in 2-10 hours. Food Handler takes 2-4 hours, TIPS Alcohol 3-4 hours, and OSHA 10 takes 10 hours spread over multiple sessions. Forklift certification requires 4-8 hours including hands-on training.
Yes, most online certifications from accredited providers like ServSafe, TIPS, and OSHA Education Center are fully valid and employer-accepted. Some certifications like Forklift require hands-on evaluation in addition to online training.
Many shifts on Indeed Flex require specific certifications. Having certifications unlocks more shift opportunities and typically higher-paying positions. Food Handler is required for most food service roles, while Forklift is required for many warehouse positions.
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