Courses & Certifications
Bartending Certification Courses
Bartending Certification Courses
🍸 Tired of Bartending Schools That Don’t Prepare You for a Real Bar? So Were We.
Most “certification programs” are stuck in the past—outdated scripts, generic drink lists, and classes that feel more like a chore than a career move. You memorize flashcards, pour colored water into plastic cups, and walk out with a certificate no serious bar cares about.
We built The Cocktail Camp to be the antidote.
We’re California’s only bartending school that trains you inside real bars with industry professionals. Yes, you’ll pour colored water—because your hands need the muscle memory—but you’ll also taste top-shelf spirits, work behind an actual bar, and leave with skills that get noticed.
Whether you’re brand new, ready to go pro, or already bartending and want to level up, we’ve got a course for exactly where you are.
In-person, online, or master-level—we don’t just teach bartending. We train bartenders.
We believe high-quality training should be accessible. That’s why payment plans are available for every course at checkout.
🥂 Which Course Is Right for You?
1. Bartending Certification Course (In-Person)
(as low as $46/month)
Location: A true hub for inspiration and innovation, Blackbird Bar!
Duration: 4 Days | Hands-On + Final Exam
Skill Level: Beginners, career changers, aspiring pros, curious hobbyists, and working bartenders
This is our flagship, best-selling course—and the only one taught inside real bars by real working professionals. You’ll train in a live environment, using fundamental tools and practice everything from bar setup and cocktail execution to guest interaction and professional garnishes.
🟡 Class time is devoted to hands-on practice.
📘 After class, you'll receive homework and study materials via our online Student Center to deepen your knowledge and prep for your certification exam.
✅ Best for: Those with zero experience, people wanting to get hired, creatives who want real skills, or bartenders looking to formalize/refine their training
2. Online Certification Course (Online)
(as low as $13/month)
Format: Pre-recorded modules + downloadable materials
Skill Level: Home bartenders, beginners who can’t attend in person, and self-paced learners
Our online course brings The Cocktail Camp experience to you—wherever you are. You’ll receive our full foundational curriculum, access to our Cocktail Architecture™ system, breakdowns of bar tools and techniques, and real-world drink building strategies.
💡 Note: This course does not include in-person training or live testing, but is a perfect way to build confidence and prep for real bar work or deepen your home bartending skills.
✅ Best for: People outside of California, schedule-limited students, home mixologists, or anyone wanting to learn the craft at their own pace
Self Paced, and all the support
$134
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3. Master Certification Course (Offered Once a Season)
(As low as $173/month)
Location: A true hub for inspiration and innovation, Blackbird Bar!
Duration: 10 Days | Advanced Techniques + Deep Dive + Industry Networking
Skill Level: Working bartenders, certification grads, serious cocktail nerds
This course focuses on advanced techniques, flavor theory, apprenticeship, spirit tasting, and high-level industry skills. If you want to move beyond the basics and become a standout in the world of mixology, this is your next step.
✅ Best for: Experienced bartenders, bar leads, aspiring beverage directors, or anyone who’s already completed our Certification Course
We also offer a PRIVATE Master of Mixology Certification.
Please email us at hello@thecocktailcamp.com to learn more.
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