Class Schedule Times

Students are asked to choose one class time for the duration of the program. In the event of a missed class, Elite allows its students to make up a lesson in another class to ensure graduation.

Weekday Class Schedule

Elite Bartending School Southwest Florida’s Program is taught over a three week period starting on the first Monday of the month. The program requires 40 hours of class time for graduation. All three weeks are taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with two class times to choose from.

Day class:  9am-1pm
Night class:  5pm-9pm

Weekend Schedule

Elite Bartending School Southwest Florida’s weekend program is a great way for students who work, are in school, or are just not available on weekdays, to get certified in time for the upcoming busy season. Weekend classes allow students to get their certification at a comfortable pace while still dealing with busy everyday life. The weekend bartending class is taught on 5 consecutive Sundays, over the time frame of 5 weeks.

Weekend Classes (11am-7pm) 5 Consecutive Sundays.

November 2025

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1
2
3
  • Day Class Week One
  • Night Class Week One
4
5
  • Day Class Week One
  • Night Class Week One
6
7
  • Day Class Week One
  • Night Class Week One
8
9
10
  • Day Class Week Two
  • Night Class Week Two
11
12
  • Day Class Week Two
  • Night Class Week Two
13
14
  • Day Class Week Two
  • Night Class Week Two
15
16
17
  • Day Class Week Three
  • Night Class Week Three
18
19
  • Day Class Week Three
  • Night Class Week Three
20
21
  • Day Class Week Three
  • Night Class Week Three
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

LESSON 1

Monday /

(Weekend Class Week 1)

  • Attendance and Introductions
  • Getting familiar with the bar
  • Tools & Supplies
  • Opening Procedures
  • Methods of Pouring
  • Rocks & Highball Drinks
  • Drink Preparation & Terminology
  • Garnishes
  • Glassware
  • Closing Procedures
  • Free Pouring
  • Elite Drink List 1
  • Quiz #1

LESSON 2

Tuesday /

(Weekend Class Week 1)

  • Classification of Liquor
  • Types of Liquors and Liqueurs
  • Long Island Iced Teas
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-2
  • Garnishes & Preparation
  • Making Mojitos
  • Quiz #2

LESSON 3

Wednesday /

(Weekend Class Week 2)

  • Cash Handling & Customer Service
  • Bartending Rules & Regulations
  • The Process of ID’ing & Fake ID’s
  • Blood Alcohol Consumption (BAC)
  • Shots & Shooters
  • Elite Drink List 3
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-3
  • Quiz #3

LESSON 4

Thursday /

(Weekend Class Week 2)

  • Martinis
  • Manhattans & Rob Roys
  • Elite Drink List 4
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-4
  • Wine & Champagne
  • Quiz #4

LESSON 5

Monday /

(Weekend Class Week 3)

  • Practice Exams
  • Review Week 1
  • Review all Drinks
  • Review Practice Exams

LESSON 6

Tuesday /

(Weekend Class Week 3)

  • Bar Time
  • Frozen Drinks
  • Margaritas
  • Types of Beer
  • Wine & Champagne
  • POS Computer Training
  • Practice Practical Exams
  • Bar Time

LESSON 7

Wednesday /

(Weekend Class Week 4)

  • POS Computer Training
  • Mixology
  • Opening Wine and Champagne
  • Bar Time
  • POS Computer Training
  • Flair Class
  • Bar Time
  • Practice Exams and Course Review

LESSON 8

Thursday /

(Weekend Class Week 4)

  • Final Examinations
  • Make-up Examinations
  • Graduation (Certification)