Certified Bartender Essentials

Learn what it takes to become a skilled and knowledgeable bartender. This course emphasizes the educational side of bartending, covering foundational skills, customer service techniques, and industry best practices. Upon completion, you’ll earn a certification that sets you apart in the competitive hospitality field.

The Certified Bartender Essentials course is a course of theory in a online classroom setting. If you're local in Macon, Ga, unlike other online Bartending schools, upon completion of this course we’ll provide hands on training in operating establishments, serving real people real drinks. And guess what? You’ll be making money! Cheers Hospitality Collective has over a combined 30 years of bartending, management, customer service, training and sales experience in many areas of the bar, nightclub and service industry. We know what it takes to be an awesome bartender and by enrolling in this course you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to be just that, an awesome bartender! Learn the complete art and business of Bartending including:

  • Your way around the bar
  • Standard restaurant and bar procedures
  • Bar terminology
  • Tools of the trade
  • Background on spirits and origins
  • Free hand pouring and mixing
  • Traditional and non traditional drink recipes
  • Garnishes
  • Beer and Wine
  • Electronic and computerized cash register operations
  • Opening, closing and inventory procedures
  • Laws pertaining to bar operations
  • Customer service
  • Serving Responsibly
Upon completion of this course you’ll receive your Certification and hands on training for job placement at one of the many operations our company consults(local students).


Your Instructor


Cheers Hospitality Collective
Cheers Hospitality Collective
At Cheers Hospitality Collective, we are passionately committed to redefining hospitality by delivering unparalleled service, fostering community connections, and celebrating diversity. As a Black-owned, family-run business, we proudly offer a comprehensive suite of services—including Food & Beverage Consulting and Management, Hospitality Education and Staffing, Event Planning and Marketing, Host Bars and Catering, and Travel Agent Services—all under one roof.

Our mission is to empower businesses and individuals in our community by curating exceptional experiences that blend creativity, professionalism, and heartfelt service. We aim to be the cornerstone of hospitality excellence in our region, where every interaction inspires trust, joy, and lasting memories. At Cheers, we don’t just serve; we uplift, educate, and connect—because hospitality is more than a service; it’s a commitment to enriching lives.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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