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Bartending & Beverage Management

Upon completion of your course, you become a lifelong member of our family. Come back to practice in our facilities, take advantage of our placement services, or attend a complete refresher bartending course at no charge.
BARTENDING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (45-HOURS)

• New classes start every Monday.
• Classes are complete in only three weeks, Monday through Friday. You can choose to attend either day or evening classes.
• Three weeks of "on the job" training in our simulated cocktail lounge will help you increase your speed, coordination and confidence behind the bar.

Upon graduation, you will have a full understanding of:

• Liquors and liqueurs
• Lingo and customer service tips
• The back bar and under bar
• Bar tools and equipment
• Over 200 cocktails, including New Orleans' classics like the Sazerac and the Hurricane, the Gulf Coast's own Bushwhacker, and the latest shooters

BARTENDING / BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT COURSE (12 WEEK)

This course will help you move into a Head Bartender or Beverage Manager position. If you plan on opening your own establishment, we will give you the skills needed to turn a profit and avoid common pitfalls.

Learn everything from the Bartending program, plus lots more:

• Field trips and guest lectures -- visit working breweries and talk with industry experts
• Staffing -- Hiring, training, motivation and scheduling
• Inventory management -- Purchasing, receiving, storing and issuing of liquor
• Cost control -- Understanding your budget, beverage cost, and protecting your profit
• Marketing -- Techniques to bring customers in and keep them coming back
• Spirits, beer and wine -- How are they made, how are they alike or different