Bartending Classes | Professional Bartending Academy

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Class Schedule

40 Hour Bartender Certification Course
Monday-Thursday
(10 days)
11:00am-3:00pm or
6:30pm-10:30pm
or
Saturday
(5 days)
9:00am-5:00pm

16 Hour Event Bartender Seminar
Monday-Thursday
(4 days)
11:00am-3:00pm or
6:30-10:30pm
or
Saturday
(2 days)
9:00am-5:00pm

The Professional Bartending Academy is certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Since 1994, we have been Central Virginia’s number one bartending school since 1994. Through our passion for bartending, the staff at The Professional Bartending Academy strives to provide high-quality hands-on training to prepare individuals for work in any bar atmosphere.

While attending bartending class, students learn the organizational habits, bar etiquette, and high volume bar techniques to propel them into the bar industry. Upon graduation, we counsel and assist our graduates by connecting them to local bars, restaurants, hotels, country clubs, nightclubs, or private parties. Through The Professional Bartending Academy’s 26 year history as a local business, we have trained and placed thousands of students across the state of Virginia.

Virtual Bartending Classes

 

40 hour Hands-On Bartender Certification Course

Bartending is one of the most fun jobs to have as a side hustle, part-time job, or full-time job! If you are looking to bartend at a local restaurant, bar, nightclub, hotel, or country club, this bartending class is the right fit. The following benefits and topics are included:

  • 40 hours of Professional Bartender Training
  • National Bartending Certification
  • Alcoholic Beverage Control of Virginia RSVP Certification
  • Virginia and Nationwide Job Placement Assistance
  • Free Refresher Classes
  • Access to Alumni Networking Events in Richmond, VA
  • Intermediate Spirits and Cordials Training
  • Accurate Free Pour Training
  • 100+ of the Most Popular Cocktail Recipes to take home
  • Customer Service Training
  • Beer and Wine Training
  • Point of Sale Training with ALOHA cash register system
  • Resume Assistance
  • 1 on 1 Job Counseling
  • Access to Online Bartender Job Community

*CLASS DATES MAY CHANGE IF THE GOVERNOR ORDERS AN EXTENSION ON QUARANTINE.

When Can I Start?
Weekday classes are in session from 11:00am-3:00pm or 6:30pm-10:30pm.
Monday through Thursday.
Weekday Class Begins:
July 1
July 20 (11:00 am -3:00 pm only available)
August 3 (6:30 pm -10:30 pm only available)
August 19 (11:00 am -3:00 pm only available)
September 9
September 28
October 14
November 2
December 2

Weekend classes are in session from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturdays only.
Weekend Class Begins:
July 18
August 22 (No class Labor Day Weekend)
October 3
November 7

 


Seats are limited to 8 per class.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances on your behalf or a program is postponed due to the Corona Virus, the Academy will automatically transfer your registration fee to the next starting date. Registration payments are valid for 180 days with no additional fees if the first available does not work with your schedule.



Richmond Bartending Academy

 

16 hour Hands-On Event Bartending Seminar

If you are looking to learn how to make some drinks for fun or for a private party setting, this bartending class is the best fit. The following benefits and topics are included:

  • 16 hours of Professional Training
  • Letter of Completion
  • Basic Liquor Brand Education
  • Free Pouring Techniques
  • 30 Cocktail Recipes to take home
  • Job Placement Workshop

$99 Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) + $229 Tuition

*CLASS DATES MAY CHANGE IF THE GOVERNOR ORDERS AN EXTENSION ON QUARANTINE.

When Can I Start?
Weekday Class Begins:
July 1
July 20 (11:00 am -3:00 pm only available)
August 3 (6:30 pm -10:30 pm only available)
August 19 (11:00 am -3:00 pm only available)
September 9
September 28
October 14
November 2
December 2

Weekend Class Begins:
July 18
August 22 (No class Labor Day Weekend)
October 3
November 7

 


Seats are limited to 8 per class.

In the event of unforeseen circumstances on your behalf or a program is postponed due to the Corona Virus, the Academy will automatically transfer your registration fee to the next starting date. Registration payments are valid for 180 days with no additional fees if the first available does not work with your schedule.



Class Schedule

16 Hour Event Bartender Seminar
Monday-Thursday
(1 week)
11:00am-3:00pm or
6:30-10:30pm
or
Saturday
(2 weeks)
9:00am-5:00pm

40 Hour Bartender Certification Course
Monday-Thursday
(2.5 weeks)
11:00am-3:00pm or
6:30-10:30pm
or
Saturday
(5 weeks)
9:00am-5:00pm

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