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- The Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission (ATC) licenses and regulates the permits: bartender, waiter, waitress, salesperson and clerk associated with the sale.
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You've come to the right place! For over 28 years we have helped thousands of people just like you achieve their dreams of becoming a professional bartender. In fact, we started the world's first online bartending school 18 years ago and have trained over 30,000 bartenders in the U.S. and Canada! Don't settle for less than the best, most complete online bartender training available!Bartending jobs are projected to increase faster than average over the next few years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics!
Employment of bartenders is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Overall job prospects are expected to be very good because of the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.Resource: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/bartenders.htm
Online Bartender Training, Certification, & Bartender Licensing!
People nationwide use our online class to learn at home at their own pace. You earn authentic bartender certification from our respected, state-approved bartending school. We also offer state-approved alcohol server licenses (bartender license) online for bartenders and restaurant staff. With your bartender certification and bartending license / alcohol server permit, you'll be well-prepared to go out and find a bartending job you'll be able to enjoy and make money!ADD our 4-hour Alcohol Server License Course for just $12 (half price) when you enroll in bartending school! This short, state-specific course will help you learn to serve alcohol responsibly! Learn More
How does the interactive bartender training course work?
You can sign up for the online bartending class for just $39.95, or choose a 'course combo' package and receive an awesome course package complete with a practice kit, CD, DVD and printed lesson book. Each bartending lesson contains audio, video demonstrations, color illustrations, and practice exercises. Interactive features such as flash cards and lesson quizzes help verify what you have learned. After completing the course you will be ready to work as a certified professional bartender in any state immediately. PBSO also offers the Alcohol Server Certification Course to earn your 'bartending license' for the state where you plan to work!Enroll with confidence
We offer the only 30-day refund policy in the online bartending school business and stand behind our training unconditionally because we care about your satisfaction. You won't find a guarantee like this from any other legitimate bartending school, period.
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which means that we support the BBB's standards for accountability to the public. Few online bartending schools carry this distinction. Click the logo to learn more about the BBB.Textbook included with course packages!
Don't settle for programs that lack printed professional manuals to go along with a course. We include our 193-page school Training Manual & Recipe Guide FREE with all course Combo Packages, a $29.95 savings! We've added 23 new pages to the third edition of this best-selling bartender training book. The book also includes online access to our Bartender Tool Kit program that helps a bartender manage customers and look-up thousands of recipes, an additional $49 value!
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I am writing to you with gratitude for offering your online bartending course. It was completely thorough and from an educational point of view, very well done. It was very convenient and I was astonished by the knowledge I gained. I also learned a great deal about interpersonal skills through your course, and am very appreciative for your well stated letter of recommendation. Again, thank you and I have already recommended you to others.
-M.J., Boston, MA
I really have to hand it to your school. You've put together a great way to start bartending without having to spend much. Since taking the course, I've paid my college tuition and purchased a house with the money I've made bartending! Needless to say, I am happy to endorse your school and would highly recommend it to any potential students!-M.J., Boston, MA
-S.P., State College, PA
New State Requirements!
Alcohol Serving permit / bartending license now required for California!
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Training approved by California RBS to meet the new state bartender license training requirements
Rserving® is the easiest, most affordable, and highest quality method of obtaining your certification. Rserving® (Responsible Serving®) offers food and alcohol certification training for bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and C stores. Upon graduation from one of our courses, you will receive your official wallet card, certificate, and/or state license (bartender license). We encourage you to explore all that Rserving® has to offer; please see the map below for state approvals. Rserving® is rated A+ by the BBB.
Compliance Training Courses / Compliance Software
Responsible Serving® of Alcohol
$9.95 or $4.95 w/ Employer Account!
Obtain your alcohol seller/server or bartender license; Rserving® offers courses for both on-premise and off-premise server permits. Approved in most states.Responsible Serving® of Alcohol
$9.95Or $4.95**w/ Employer Account
Food Safety for Handlers
$5.95 or $3.95 w/ Employer Account!
Obtain your food handlers card (i.e. food handlers permit) with this course. Please click the course on the right for state requirements.
Food Safety for Handlers
$5.95Or $3.95**w/ Employer Account
Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
$3.99 ea | More than 100 courses @ $2.99 ea
Employers can provide this training to employees, and employees will have access to policy and complaint forms. Employers can verify training through employer account. Open a free employer account, and order from there. $3.99 each, bulk discounts available.Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
$3.99
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UST Class C Operator Training
$9.75 w/ Employer Account!
Employers can provide this training to UST Class C Operator employees, and employees will have access to site specific emergency procedures and training for safe fuel handling procedures. Employers can verify training through employer account. Open a free employer account, and order from there. $9.75 each.UST Class C Operator Training
$9.75
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Employment Guidelines Creator
Use the guideline creator to both create an employment form for your web site or facebook page, then have employees acknowledge the company guidelines. One time fee of $99.87. Use electronically, or print out the forms.Employment Guidelines Creator
$99.87
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Food Manager Recertification (CFM)
To renew your CFM, simply take this recertification course to meet your state requirements and stay up-to-date. Depending your state, successful completion of this course may extend your certification for another 3 to 5 years.Food Manager Recertification (CFM)
$49.95
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Responsible Serving® of Tobacco
This course is designed to meet FDA guidelines for tobacco training and is useful for anyone involved in the selling of tobacco products.Responsible Serving® of Tobacco
$9.95
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Career Training Courses
Bartender Mixology
Exclusive Certified Bartender Training Course to feature: iBar Bartending Simulator!
Learn bartending from a quality bartender school. Have fun, impress customers, make more money by becoming a better bartender. The iBar simulator is included in the course to help bartenders become familiar with a bar and making virtual drinks.
Bartender Mixology
$49.95
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Barista Training
This barista training course will teach you the basics of working at a coffee shop, and help you achieve better results as a barista.Barista Training
$39.00Or $18.87**w/ Employer Account
Liquor Knowledge
Learning about different types & brands of liquor will not only make you a better bartender, it will increase the level of respect you receive from your customers and co-workers.Liquor Knowledge
$24.00
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Wine Knowledge
If your establishment sells wine, then having knowledge about wine is essential. Arming yourself with wine knowledge will help you make informed suggestions when asked by a customer and may lead to bigger tips!Wine Knowledge
$24.00
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Waiter/Waitress Hospitality Course
Learn to provide efficient quality service and ensure your guests leave happy! Excellent servers make excellent tips! Learn what it takes to be a successful server, waiter, or waitress!Waiter/Waitress Hospitality Course
$4.99
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Alabama 21
Alaska 21
Arizona 19
Arkansas 21
California 21
Colorado 18*
Connecticut 18
Delaware 21
District of Columbia 21
Florida 18
Georgia 18
Hawaii 18
Idaho 19
Alaska 21
Arizona 19
Arkansas 21
California 21
Colorado 18*
Connecticut 18
Delaware 21
District of Columbia 21
Florida 18
Georgia 18
Hawaii 18
Idaho 19
Illinois 18**
Indiana 21
Iowa 18
Kansas 21
Kentucky 20
Louisiana 18
Maine 18
Maryland 21
Massachusetts 18
Michigan 18
Minnesota 18
Mississippi 21
Missouri 21
Indiana 21
Iowa 18
Kansas 21
Kentucky 20
Louisiana 18
Maine 18
Maryland 21
Massachusetts 18
Michigan 18
Minnesota 18
Mississippi 21
Missouri 21
Montana 18
Nebraska 19
Nevada 21
New Hampshire 18
New Jersey 18
New Mexico 21
New York 18
North Carolina 21
North Dakota 21
Ohio 21
Oklahoma 21
Oregon 21
Pennsylvania 18
Nebraska 19
Nevada 21
New Hampshire 18
New Jersey 18
New Mexico 21
New York 18
North Carolina 21
North Dakota 21
Ohio 21
Oklahoma 21
Oregon 21
Pennsylvania 18
Rhode Island 18
South Carolina 21
South Dakota 21
Tennessee 18
Texas 18
Utah 21
Vermont 18
Virginia 21
Washington 21
West Virginia 18*
Wisconsin 18
Wyoming 21
South Carolina 21
South Dakota 21
Tennessee 18
Texas 18
Utah 21
Vermont 18
Virginia 21
Washington 21
West Virginia 18*
Wisconsin 18
Wyoming 21
* With supervisor that is 21.
** Unless local ordinance has higher requirements. 21 in Chicago.