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Frequently Asked Questions


Bartending Courses


Q: When are your courses offered?

A: Our courses are offered weekly Mon-Thurs, from, 10 am to 3 pm and monthly from 5-10 pm


Q: Can I buy this as a gift?

A: YES!  We have many requests to offer our Bartending course or Mixology as gifts.  Contact us for details.


Q: Can I take a Workshop (Mixology) without the bartending class?

A: Absolutely!  Many of our attendees at Mixology are from the general public.  We also offer private Mixology events for birthday parties and corporate team building.


Q: Are there any prerequisites?

A:  You must be able to understand English and be 18 years of age or older.


Q: What is Proserve?

A:   Proserve is the Alberta Governments online certification course to serve alcohol in Alberta.


Q:  Do I need Proserve to take the course?

A:   No, however if you plan to serve alcohol in Alberta you will require ProServe certification from AGLC.  We recommend registering for our bartending course and adding Proserve at checkout. 


Q: Do I need any tools to be a bartender?

A:   Just like any trade, you will be required to bring your own tools to the jobsite. We offer various tool sets for purchase.


Q: Will you help me find work?

A:   While we don’t offer employment opportunities, we receive inbound enquiries from our industry partners for staff.


Q:  I see that there is currently a sale on, do I have to take the course right away to get the sale price?

A:    You can purchase today and book up to 6 months in advance.


Q:  Will I receive a graduation certificate?

A:     Yes, we issue a Graduation Certificate upon graduation.


Q:  How many people will there be in my class ?

A:     We have 10 independent workstations, so our current max class size is 10 students.


Q:  I am coming from out of town, do you have any hotel deals?

A:      Yes, we have a discount code for Sandman Hotel Downtown, located 1 block away.