Bartending is a globally required, in demand skill that can land you a career just about anywhere. That’s why we’ve created this Bartender and Barista Training class – to help get you hired at the best bars, cafes and venues.
Dive into the world of hospitality by learning:
- Must-know customer service tips, including how to serve alcohol responsibly
- All about the equipment needed and how to set up a bar
- Mixology methods, including impressive pouring techniques
- Everything you need to know about the different types of alcohol and how to serve it
- From sours and martinis to highballs and manhattans, learn how to make the perfect drink for every customer
- How to make true barista coffee and speciality brews
- How to store, grind and brew various types of coffee
- Tips for steaming and frothing milk
- How to get creative with your free pour latte art
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Before You Start – Tools and Setup
- Bartending tools
- Setting up the bar
- Essential bar supplies
Module 2: Setting the Stage for Stylish Bartending
- Storing and serving
- Hygiene and safety
- Garnishes and mixers
- Style and presentation tips
Module 3: Mixology and Pouring
- Bartender terminology
- The three basic methods of mixology
- Other mixology methods
- Pouring techniques and free pouring
Module 4: Responsibility and Flair
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Responsible serving of alcohol
- Flair bartending
Module 5: Know Your Drinks – Liquors, Liqueurs, Whiskeys and Brandies
- Liquors
- Liqueurs
- Whiskey: history and how it’s made
- Types of whiskey
- Brandy, cognac, and armagnac
Module 6: Know Your Drinks – Wine, Beer, Tequila and More
- Vodka, gin, and rum
- Tequila and mescal
- Wine, port, sherry, and vermouth
- Beer: keg and cellar management
Module 7: Know Your Drinks - Creams, Sours, Martinis and More
- Aperitifs
- Two-liquor drinks
- Cream drinks
- Sour drinks
- Martinis and manhattans
Module 8: Know Your Drinks
- Highball and juice
- Exotic drinks
- Hot drinks
- Shooters
- Cocktail recipes
Module 9: Origin and Cultivation of Coffee
- A look and the coffee bean and its journey to our cups
- Coffee varieties, cultivars and hybrids
- How coffee is harvested and processed
- Roasting techniques
- What happens to taste and quality through processing?
Module 10: Preparing to Brew
- Introduction to brewing methods
- Tasting tips
- How to prepare your coffee machine
- Setting your grinder
- How temperature and humidity affect coffee grinding
- Filling the portafilter and tamping the grinds
Module 11: Grinding and Espresso
- A close look at the grinder
- Cleaning your coffee machine
- Storing coffee and why it matters
- Single bean or blended
- Espresso blends and shots
- Espresso brew ratios
Module 12: Cream it Up
- Does your cream measure up?
- The science of milk and how it changes coffee
- Steaming, frothing, and giving texture to milk
- Choosing your jug and pouring freely
- Being creative with latte art
- Coffee menu: Americano, macchiato, cappuccino, mocha and more
Who is this course for?
- Anyone looking to start a career as a bartender or barista
- Current bartenders and baristas looking to broaden their knowledge
- People interested in opening their own bars, cafes or nightclubs
- Anyone looking for a way to make an extra income anywhere around the world
Career path
- Become an experienced bartender and barista
- Pick up seasonal jobs at festivals, sporting events and abroad
- Set yourself up for success when opening up a new café, bar or club
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
Bartending is a globally required, in demand skill that can land you a career just about anywhere. That’s why we’ve created this Bartender and Barista Training class – to help get you hired at the best bars, cafes and venues.
Dive into the world of hospitality by learning:
- Must-know customer service tips, including how to serve alcohol responsibly
- All about the equipment needed and how to set up a bar
- Mixology methods, including impressive pouring techniques
- Everything you need to know about the different types of alcohol and how to serve it
- From sours and martinis to highballs and manhattans, learn how to make the perfect drink for every customer
- How to make true barista coffee and speciality brews
- How to store, grind and brew various types of coffee
- Tips for steaming and frothing milk
- How to get creative with your free pour latte art
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: Before You Start – Tools and Setup
- Bartending tools
- Setting up the bar
- Essential bar supplies
Module 2: Setting the Stage for Stylish Bartending
- Storing and serving
- Hygiene and safety
- Garnishes and mixers
- Style and presentation tips
Module 3: Mixology and Pouring
- Bartender terminology
- The three basic methods of mixology
- Other mixology methods
- Pouring techniques and free pouring
Module 4: Responsibility and Flair
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Responsible serving of alcohol
- Flair bartending
Module 5: Know Your Drinks – Liquors, Liqueurs, Whiskeys and Brandies
- Liquors
- Liqueurs
- Whiskey: history and how it’s made
- Types of whiskey
- Brandy, cognac, and armagnac
Module 6: Know Your Drinks – Wine, Beer, Tequila and More
- Vodka, gin, and rum
- Tequila and mescal
- Wine, port, sherry, and vermouth
- Beer: keg and cellar management
Module 7: Know Your Drinks - Creams, Sours, Martinis and More
- Aperitifs
- Two-liquor drinks
- Cream drinks
- Sour drinks
- Martinis and manhattans
Module 8: Know Your Drinks
- Highball and juice
- Exotic drinks
- Hot drinks
- Shooters
- Cocktail recipes
Module 9: Origin and Cultivation of Coffee
- A look and the coffee bean and its journey to our cups
- Coffee varieties, cultivars and hybrids
- How coffee is harvested and processed
- Roasting techniques
- What happens to taste and quality through processing?
Module 10: Preparing to Brew
- Introduction to brewing methods
- Tasting tips
- How to prepare your coffee machine
- Setting your grinder
- How temperature and humidity affect coffee grinding
- Filling the portafilter and tamping the grinds
Module 11: Grinding and Espresso
- A close look at the grinder
- Cleaning your coffee machine
- Storing coffee and why it matters
- Single bean or blended
- Espresso blends and shots
- Espresso brew ratios
Module 12: Cream it Up
- Does your cream measure up?
- The science of milk and how it changes coffee
- Steaming, frothing, and giving texture to milk
- Choosing your jug and pouring freely
- Being creative with latte art
- Coffee menu: Americano, macchiato, cappuccino, mocha and more
Who is this course for?
- Anyone looking to start a career as a bartender or barista
- Current bartenders and baristas looking to broaden their knowledge
- People interested in opening their own bars, cafes or nightclubs
- Anyone looking for a way to make an extra income anywhere around the world
Career path
- Become an experienced bartender and barista
- Pick up seasonal jobs at festivals, sporting events and abroad
- Set yourself up for success when opening up a new café, bar or club
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
