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 two week period and requires 40 hours of class time for graduation. The first week is taught Tuesday – Friday, and the second week is Monday – Friday. Offering two convenient class times to choose from.

Day Classes (11am-3pm) Tuesday-Friday week 1. Monday-Friday week 2.
Evening Classes (6pm-10pm) Tuesday-Friday week 1. Monday-Friday week 2.

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.

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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)