We’re making better bartenders, join us today! Bar Pro Academy presents: Bartending A-Z       Being a bartender is about more than just making drinks. You have to know the job, know your customers, know your products and know how to sell in order to make real money. Our industry specialists will show you everything you need to know in order to enter the big money world of professional bartending. From on-the-job paperwork to knowing your stock all the way to learning how to make the best cocktails, shooters and flair tricks in the book!       Our bar program is geared to new recruits as well as veterans of the industry. Whether you need to learn all the basics from scratch or simply want to fine-tune your industry experience, we can help you become the best professional bartender you can be. We will show you how to get a bar job and keep it!       This hands-on course covers on the-job preparation, the tools of the trade and proper drink-making techniques. We will familiarize you with hundreds of brands and bar treats as we sample actual products and cocktails. You will learn professional tray handling, pro table table-service techniques and you will become skilled at up-selling all while becoming a customer-service expert. See the course modules below for program details.       Our complete package includes such extras as Smart Serve Ontario, Canadian Group for Emergency Training Inc. and of course, Flair Bartending all for one low price. See our Prices and Schedules section for package details. See our registration page to sign up now. Roger’s Business TV video clip; About our programs Why choose Bar Pro Academy? Canada's only fully licensed, bilingual, professional bartending school. Industry trained instructors Built-in supplemental courses Legal use of real bar products Tax deductible Most hours of instruction Best dollar/hour value Fun and professional Adaptable to business needs Course modules: Module 1: Be prepared... to make money Making money: Increase sales, make more tips and stay safe by learning the arts of upselling, presentation and customer service. Learn how to deal with problems diplomatically. Getting a job: Build a better resume and learn to approach interviews successfully. On the job: Be a fully rounded worker by learning the ins and outs of bar procedures. Equipment: Know your equipment, tools and accessories and how to use them properly. Preparation: Learn proper drink making techniques; how to make, serve and present. Module 2: The Products Alcohol history: How are fermented and distilled products made, stored, aged and sold. Learn how to buy, stock and manage your bars inventory like a professional. Brands and products: You can’t sell what you don’t know. Become familiar with the histories, brands, tastes and uses of all the important bar spirits, brandies, whiskies and liqueurs. Wine and Beer: Learn how to sell, suggest and serve your wine and beer products as well as how to set up, service and troubleshoot draught beer. Module 3: The Drinks Martinis: Never mind James Bond. Learn to make martinis like the pros! Cocktails: Over 100 popular and classic recipes, preparation tricks, using real bar products. Learn to make, taste, sell and enjoy these liquid taste treats! Specialty coffees: Serve specialty coffees with flair and fire. A crowd favorite. Punches: Recipes for home, banquets and bars. Shooters: We leave no stone unturned in showing you the secrets of shots and shooters. Student inventions: Apply your knowledge and let your imagination go! Module 4: Supplemental programs Smart Serve Ontario certification (Ontario only) Canadian Group for Emergency Training Inc Flair Bartending