Certification
Beer & Wine Training in New York City
Complete beer and wine certification courses at NYC Bartending Academy, divided into two comprehensive programs.
The Course
Two Complete Certification Courses
As a bartender, you need to know how to mix fabulous cocktails — but also be expert in beer and wine for patrons who appreciate these beverages. The training is divided into two separate courses.
After completing both courses, you will receive a certification for each — credentials that bar managers are actively seeking.
New York City has more bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues than any other city in North America — over 10,000 licensed establishments, from dive bars in Brooklyn to $30-cocktail destinations in the West Village. Employers here have seen it all, and they only hire the best.
What You Learn
Course Modules
Wine Training
Exploration of wine and how it is made, grape varietals and food pairing, wine regions, and the proper serving — storage, bottle presentation, opening, and the pour.
Beer Education
How beer is made, aged, and what ingredients differentiate styles. Different glassware for beer and pairing beer with certain foods.
Distilled Spirits
Distillation process, ingredients, and regions. After completing this lesson you will be able to distinguish a liqueur from a cordial.
Bar Equipment & Glassware
Naming your bar equipment, different glassware you will serve cocktails in, and what garnishments accompany each cocktail.
Mixing Techniques
Different mixing techniques for rocks drinks, shooters, coffee drinks, martinis, and frozen drinks — demonstrated behind an actual bar.
Certification
You will receive a certification at the end of each course — credentials that all bar managers seek in a professional bartender.
New York City — Bartending Career Outlook
Trained for the World's Toughest Bartending Scene
New York City has more bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues than any other city in North America — over 10,000 licensed establishments, from dive bars in Brooklyn to $30-cocktail destinations in the West Village. Employers here have seen it all, and they only hire the best.
Our program gives you the technical precision, speed, and confidence that NYC bars demand. Whether your goal is a craft cocktail bar in Manhattan, a rooftop lounge in Brooklyn, or the bar program at a world-class hotel, we get you there — with three certifications and direct job placement support.
10,000+
Licensed Bars & Restaurants in NYC
$75K
Avg Bartender Annual Earnings in NYC
#1
US City for Hospitality Job Growth
Serving New York City & Surrounding Areas
Three Certifications, One Tuition
Beer & Wine certifications included with your bartending course at no extra charge.