In a story that’s equal parts amusing and alarming, an Alberta pug named Phoebe has earned her ProServe Liquor Staff certification—without ever stepping into a classroom.

The twist? She used artificial intelligence to bypass the training process, sparking serious concerns about the integrity of online certification systems.

Phoebe, the unofficial Chief Training Integrity Officer at Cognisense, a training and assessment security company, has racked up more than 200 certifications over the past year. These include credentials in oil and gas safety, Canadian boating licenses, and, most recently, Alberta’s ProServe certification, which is required for anyone serving alcohol in the province.

“She’s got about 200 certifications to her name,” said Darcy Chalifoux, Senior Partner at Cognisense

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