Frequently Asked Questions

Can I talk to someone before enrolling?

Definitely! Call or text us anytime — our team is happy to answer your questions, explain class schedules, or help you enroll over the phone.

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How long does the bartending course take?

Our hands-on bartending course is just 2 weeks long! You’ll train with real equipment, real recipes, and real bar setups — so you’re fully prepared to start working immediately after graduation.

Do I get a bartending license or certification?

Yes! You’ll receive a National Bartending Certification License, recognized across the U.S. It qualifies you to work in bars, restaurants, hotels, casinos, and private events in any state.

Do you help with job placement after graduation?

Absolutely. Job placement assistance is included with your training. We connect you with bars, clubs, restaurants, and catering companies hiring right now — many students start working the same week they graduate!

Do I need experience to enroll?

Not at all. Most students start with zero bartending experience. Our instructors teach you everything from pouring and mixing techniques to customer service and bar management. Have experience? Perfect! Many experienced bartenders join our classes to learn new cocktails and refresh their skills.

How much does the course cost?

You can get started for just $100 and pay the balance ($195) during your training. We offer flexible payment plans and financing options to make it easy for anyone to join. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED!

What will I learn in the program?

You’ll learn how to make over 100 of the most popular drinks, speed pouring, customer interaction, alcohol safety laws, responsible serving, and money-making tips to increase your income behind the bar.

What is provided in the course?

When you enroll here, we provide everything you need to learn and practice bartending skills effectively:

• Textbook: Covers all bartending techniques, drink recipes, bar setup, customer service tips, and safety guidelines.
• Hands-on training: Work behind a real bar setup with professional tools, mixers, garnishes, and equipment to practice pouring, mixing, garnishing, and speed bartending.
• Practice supplies: Mock alcohol, mixers, and glassware so you can master every technique safely.
• Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive a National Bartending Certification, recognized across all 50 states.
• Job placement assistance: Connections to bars, restaurants, and venues that hire our graduates.
• Support from experienced instructors: Learn directly from professional bartenders with real-world experience who guide you every step of the way.
• Classroom resources: Tips, demonstrations, and exercises designed to build your confidence and skills quickly.

Everything is provided so you can focus entirely on learning — all you need to bring is your ID, pen/pencil, notebook, and highlighter. 

Do you offer online or hybrid classes?

At this time, we do not offer online or hybrid classes. Bartending is a hands-on skill, and our program is designed for real-world practice with actual bar equipment, drink mixing, and customer interaction. Learning behind a physical bar ensures students gain the confidence and experience they need to start working immediately after graduation.

We focus on in-person training so every student graduates job-ready and fully prepared to work in any bar or restaurant. If you have questions about scheduling or class availability, our team is happy to help you find the best option. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

What kind of jobs can I get with this certification?

Our Graduates work in bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, cruise ships, casinos, private events, and even start their own mobile bartending services.

How does job placement work?

We offer job placement assistance to help you start working right after graduation. 

Here’s how it works:

1. Hands-on experience: Our program gives you real-world bartending skills — mixing drinks, speed pouring, bar setup, customer service, and responsible alcohol service — so you’re ready to perform on the job from day one.
2. Employer connections: We maintain relationships with bars, restaurants, hotels, clubs, and event companies across the U.S., giving you access to a network of hiring opportunities.
3. Job matching: Based on your location and availability, we connect you with employers who are actively hiring bartenders.
4. Support after graduation: Our team follows up to help ensure you get interviews and start your bartending career successfully.

Many students find jobs within days or weeks of graduating, thanks to the combination of hands-on training and our dedicated placement support. 

Is the certification valid in any state?

Yes! Your National Bartending Certification is recognized in all 50 states, so you can bartend anywhere in the U.S.

What if I can’t make every class?

No problem — we offer flexible scheduling and make-up classes, so you can finish your certification at your own pace.

What’s the difference between a TIPS certification and the certification from Bartending School?

TIPS focuses only on alcohol awareness and responsible serving laws. Our certification teaches full bartending skills, including mixing drinks, speed pouring, bar setup, customer service, and job readiness on top of all alcohol awareness and laws like TIPS.

Our Graduates leave prepared for both skill sets.

What’s the difference between a ServSafe certification and the certification from Bartending School?

ServSafe covers food safety, sanitation, and hygiene. We teach real-world bartending skills, including mixing drinks, managing a bar, customer service, and alcohol safety and laws. Most bartending jobs don’t require ServSafe, but our program prepares you for bartending specifically.