Why all bartending schools are NOT the same- Maryland Bartending Academy vs. Community College and Online Bartending Schools

Would you ever attempt to learn how to drive a car without getting behind the wheel and physically driving? Probably not. The same goes for bartending as well. Online bartending schools are not regulated, therefore often leave potential students with false promises. Furthermore, online courses do not provide their students with the hands-on training needed to become a professionally polished bartender. This is also true for  bartending schools held at community colleges. Their curriculum is based strictly off of lectures and demonstrations only, and do not allow their students to physically practice making the drinks they learn during lecture. They also do not offer job placement assistance, leaving it up to the graduates to find employment solely on their own. And, often times with community college bartending schools, future students pay money for all of the books and supplies, but the classes do not become full enough and are therefore canceled.  Here at Maryland Bartending Academy, we have a specialized, regulated curriculum, along with a full-fledged bar for our students to practice and learn to the best of their ability. We also have guaranteed job placement assistance that is available as soon as students graduate.  That is where we differ from other bartending schools.

How do our classes work?

 Our main goal has always been to provide the highest quality  instruction in the best learning environment  available. The first part of each class is a lecture and   demonstration by one of our “professional bartenders” drawing   from their own real-world experiences. Teaching in a controlled environment allows them to thoroughly explain in detail, what it takes to become a successful bartender. Once the lecture’s over, the real fun begins. Students will actually step behind the bar, and begin preparing drinks they have just learned. All students will have plenty of opportunities to practice making every drink, over and over again until they memorize the   required drink recipes. Attending bartending schools that focus solely on memorizing recipes without ever making the drinks do not allow students to get the required hands-on experience to become a professional, certified bartender.

What you will learn?

  • Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Popular Glassware
  • Bar Set-Up and break down
  • How bars will arrange their liquors
  • Keeping the Bartender’s Station organized
  • Proper use of Bar Tools and Equipment
  • Bar Measurements
  • Methods of Mixing
  • Cocktail Additives
  • upselling techniques
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Understanding Distilled Spirits
  • Knowing Popular Liquors
  • Understanding Wines
  • Preparation of Garnishes
  • Draught Beer Systems
  • Changing the keg & CO2 tank
  • Cash Register Training
  • Touch screen POS
  • Job Interview Skills
  • State and Federal Laws
  • Alcohol Awareness

… and more than 200 popular drinks including: Highballs,   Sours, Creams, Collins, Slings, Fizzes, Exotic/Tropical, Shooters, Martinis,   Manhattans, Rob Roys, Wine, Cordials, Specialty, Frozen, Fads and many more.

Schedule of Classes

We offer 4 different bartending class  schedules, for your convenience.

1) Two Week Course (Monday – Friday)

a) Day Class:
11:00 AM until 3:30 PM
b) Evening Class:
6:00 PM until 10:30 PM
c) Day/Evening Class Combination (With         approval, students can switch between the day and eve  class)
A new class begins this Monday and ends on the second Friday of class.

2) Five Week Saturday Course   (consecutive)

a) Saturday Class:
9:00 AM until 5:00 PM

 *If you don’t see a schedule here that works for you, we can  usually arrange a flexible class schedule to fit   justabout anyone’s current situation. Most bartending schools have a set schedule and are usually not willing to accomedate schedules- here at Maryland Bartending Academy, we do our best to create a schedule that works best for any and all of our students.  Please note- Pre registration is strongly recommended for up   coming classes.

 Will I receive job placement assistance after graduating? 

Yes,  you will receive job placement Assistance, both local and nationwide

Since 1980, we have placed thousands and thousands of  our bartenders into some of the busiest bars here in   Maryland, DC and across the country.
So where do you think you might like to work after completing our bartending program? You will find our students bartending everywhere . From Night Clubs, Restaurants, Ski Lodges, Luxury Hotels, Sports   Bars, Tropical Resorts, Cruise Ships, or just around the corner in a quaint Neighborhood Bar. The fact is, where you begin your bartending career will be limited only to your imagination. We will give you the skills and confidence necessary to start your bartending career right away. As  many other bartending schools limit their graduates to a certain circumference for job leads, Maryland Bartending Academy receives leads from employers all over the Maryland and DC metro area, as well as up towards the Virginia and Pennsylvania lines.
Being the “exclusive” training facility for the entire Maryland and DC area by the Professional Bartending Schools of America.   Should you ever decide to relocate, all Maryland Bartending Academy’s   graduates will be able to use the job placement assistance   service and free refresher classes at all PBSA schools, nationwide.

If you have any questions about Bartending Tips & Tricks or wish to register for an upcoming class, please contact the Maryland Bartending Academy by calling 410-787-0020 or visit MarylandBartending.com today!

Maryland Bartending Academy is not only Maryland’s oldest bartending school, but we also offer the most comprehensive curriculum around. We will have you ready for your new career in two weeks and then we will help you find bartender jobs around Maryland and DC! We have trained and placed thousands and thousands of bartenders into some of the busiest bars throughout not only Maryland and DC, but also the entire nation.

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