Top 7 Bartending Course Options

These are the top seven options for a professional bartending course. Working behind a bar is one of the best ways to make a living that is essentially recession-proof, puts cash in your pocket every shift, will always be an option once you get started and build a little experience, and is generally just one hell of a good time. That’s why I’ve stayed in this game for over 15 years, way past when I thought I would, there’s just too many perks that no other job I’ve tried has been able to offer me.

Many people have many reasons why they love bartending, I have always been attracted to the schedule flexibility. Because depending on where you ultimately work (you’ll hear this a lot), you will be able to have some level of control and flexibility in what days and times you work. Need some extra cash? Do you need to work nights? Are you a student? Looking for a fun second career? Looking for a social outlet? Just think it looks fun? If you answered yes to any of those then you’re a good candidate for bartending.

If you’ve found this page then you’re likely asking, how do you get into bartending, especially if you don’t have much, or any, experience. Should you take a bartending course? To get trained as a bartender, here are the tried and true Top Seven options for a bartending course:

In the coming months, I’ll be adding a short book to follow along with the material, and if you prefer reading when learning, you’ll have a book to help guide your through your learning. We’ll also be adding a test taking software to the site that will move you along, and at the end will give you a professional bartender certification. Even though there is no such thing as a bartending license (more about that subject here), this is the equivalent and is sometimes requested by hiring managers who want to see that you’ve had some sort formal training, especially with no experience.

One of the good things with the Bartending Blueprint bartending course and this website is that unlike most of the other “online” options, I’m constantly adding to both this site, the Pro course, and the YouTube channel because my members, readers and subscribers are family. I want to ensure that you are always up to date on the most relevant information, best techniques, popular drink recipes, and any other important news that you should be aware of as a bartender.

Whichever method you prefer or route you take for your learning, the type of bartending course you decide on, always make sure you look for credentials. This is usually simply the experience of the writer, teacher, or website administrator(s). Listen to your gut, shop around a little bit, and if you find something or someone you like stick with them until you learn what you need to join the ranks as a fellow bartender. Until then, take care, have fun, and cheers to a full tip jar.