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How long Do You have to go to bartending school?

Over the last few days we have been supplying you with all the questions and answers that potential bartending students ask when they are interested in attending bartending school.

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Today we are going to explain how long you have to go to bartending school.

How long Do You have to go to bartending school?

Naturally, the first questions you have is, how much does it cost to go to bartending school? How long will you have to wait before you can start applying for jobs? How long is the class? These are all good questions. A lot of bartending students want to complete bartending school as quickly as possible. Still others are looking for a good part-time program, that is easily adaptable to their lives.

But what students need to understand is that the learning process can't be rushed. Here at Elite Bartending School Orlando, we know that it takes two weeks minimum to learn how to bartend with speed and efficiency that is required in the real world of bartending.

Don't do a course that is crammed into a one-week class, this does not give you enough time to study the material and execute the training in a timely manner.

At Elite Bartending School Orlando, we separate the weeks with a three-day break, allowing the students time to master the recipes, so the second week can be used to execute the cocktails with speed and efficiency.

At Elite Bartending School Orlando, we offer two class times, 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm, these times allow students to study around their schedule. You can also mix and match times as we teach both classes simultaneously.

If you put your all into it, bartending school can be done in as little as two weeks. Some students do struggle with graduating bartending school in this time. Elite Bartending School offers free refresher classes, as your fee comes with lifetime membership.

The amount of time it takes to finish bartending school is completely up to the individual student. You are free to schedule classes around work, childcare, and other schooling- the sky is the limit at Elite Bartending School Orlando!

State Requirements for Bartending School

The state of Florida requires you to complete 40 hours to obtain your bartending license. These 40 hours are broken down into 4-hour classes, with the opportunity to utilize our open bar times from 3pm – 6pm, allowing our students three hours extra every day to perfect their skills.

Each day covers one of each chapter. Every class is divided into two parts; one hour and a half of lecture and 2 and a half hour of lab time behind the bar, working hands-on with our professional bartending instructors.

We teach inside a real bar, room for several students to work at a time, so space is always available and class size is never an issue. In order to be eligible for testing, students must attend every class for every chapter in the textbook. The school offers classes four days per week, up to two times per day. Most of our bartending schools are closed Friday, and Saturdays.

Testing and Graduation

Testing consists of a written, practical and a free-pour exam, taken once the student has completed their 40 hours of class time. The written test is a comprehensive exam on everything covered during the class. In the practical exam, you will be required to mix 17 drinks and cocktails in three and a half minutes. We finish of the testing day with a pour test, insuring that you can free-pour to perfection. Once you have passed all tests successfully, you will obtain your certification. Testing is available for scheduling every week, so once your classes are complete, you won't have to wait long for certification!

Prior to testing, students can request that instructors give them practice tests, to prepare them for the final exam. This can be done a multitude of times, to make sure you are ready.

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You're looking for a new career, Elite Bartending School Orlando, is here to get you prepared! We have the curriculum for you, whether you want to finish school quickly, or take your time! Elite Bartending School Orlando, is here to help you achieve your goals, obtain your certification, and find a job in this great industry! We are proud of our students and encourage you to make school work for you! Contact us today!

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Kevin Gibbons was was born in Derby, England in 1984. In 2002, at the age of 18 Kevin started his bartending career. Kevin worked at a local cocktail bar and began his knowledge in bartending, mixology and flair. For years Kevin worked in restaurants, bars and nightclubs around England earning money to support my education in Sports Science and performing arts. After graduating from Brunel college, Kevin wanted to take his stage career to the bar scene. In 2005, Kevin moved to Spain to work for one of the most famous bars across the Costa Blanca, Champagne Bar, where he expanded his knowledge on the bar, learned advanced methods and techniques in mixology, flair, and mastered the psychology of bartending. In 2007 Kevin became the head Bartender of Champagne bar and developed his reputation for phenomenal service, management and created the most intense bar training that the Costa Blanca had ever seen. In 2010 Kevin was offered a position as managing partner at Elite Bartending School Miami and made his move to the star spangled banner. In 2012 Kevin published a Flair manual and DVD along side Austin Gagnon, the CEO of Elite Bartending School, which can now be purchased at one of the biggest online bar suppliers in the world, BarProducts.com. Now well known for his crazy concoctions, Kevin wows his guests with great bottle tricks and satisfies them with fantastic mixology skills, across the world. Kevin has worked with companies such as Bacardi, Myers Rum and Absolute Vodka across the globe, traveling from places such as New York, Jamaica and even Antigua, demonstrating and educating people in product Knowledge, mixology and flair. In 2015 Kevin became the social media face of Malibu Rum filming commercials that received millions of likes, shares and comments. With over 14 years experience of working in and managing bars, creating cocktail menus, assisting in opening new locations, and teaching, Kevin now brings his education and global knowledge on mixology to Orlando, Florida.