THE
BAR
IS OPEN
Get nationally certified in as little as 2 weeks. Earn $20–$40/hr. Real training, real skills, real career — right here in Raleigh, NC.
SELECT YOUR PATH
Three programs designed for every goal — from flexible online learning to the complete professional package.
Self-paced online course. Get nationally certified from home on your schedule.
- Self-paced online curriculum
- National Bartending Certification
- 100+ cocktail recipes
- Job placement assistance
40 hours of hands-on training. 2 certifications. Job placement assistance included.
- 40 hours hands-on training
- 2 national certifications
- In-person + hybrid options
- Job placement assistance
- Flexible scheduling
The complete professional package. Advanced techniques, wine & spirits, priority placement.
- Everything in Certified Bartender Course
- Priority Job Placement Assistance
- Free Refresher Courses
- Calendar Booking For In Person Practice
RALEIGH'S BEST
SINCE 1996
North Carolina's most trusted bartending school since 1996. A proven track record you can rely on.
Intensive hands-on training gets you job-ready fast. No months of waiting — start earning quickly.
We connect graduates with bars, restaurants, and events. Your career starts the day you graduate.
Earn a nationally recognized bartending certification accepted by employers across the country.
Day, evening, and hybrid options. We work around your current job or school schedule.
Learn from working professional bartenders with decades of real-world bar and event experience.
FROM ZERO TO
BARTENDER
Here's exactly what happens after you enroll today.
Complete your enrollment online in under 3 minutes. Receive your welcome email, class schedule, and course materials immediately.
Learn the fundamentals — bar setup, glassware, pouring techniques, and your first 50 cocktail recipes. Hands-on from day one.
Master advanced techniques, speed drills, and customer service. Complete your National Bartending Certification exam.
Our job placement team connects you with local bars, restaurants, and event companies. Most graduates land their first shift within 30 days.
WHAT GRADUATES SAY
"Very glad I took this certification course. The instructor was very nice and explained difficult concepts in a concise manner. The job placement assistance was a huge bonus — I had a job within two weeks of graduating."
"I had such a great experience with Raleigh Bartending School! Anthony was incredibly helpful and professional from start to finish. I feel fully prepared to work behind any bar. Worth every penny."
"I truly enjoyed and appreciated the training I received online and in person. From day one Anthony made sure all students were comfortable and learning. This school changed my career path completely."
"Very educational — worth the time and money. I came in knowing nothing about bartending and left feeling confident enough to work any event. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable."
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CAREER
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Join thousands of Raleigh graduates who are earning great money doing something they love.