Introduction to Bartending

Female and male students practice mixing drinks in bartending class

Introduction to Bartending

Course Code: CUL-BARTEND

Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the customer service and technical skills needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup, and other hospitality skill basics.

Upon completion, you will receive a Craven Community College bartender certification, as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. You will also be ready to apply for jobs as a professional bartender.

Ready to progress? Check out our Advanced Bartending program!

Available Classes

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Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:

01/21/25 - 02/04/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:

06/30/25 - 07/15/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Our hands-on curriculum will teach you the technical skills and customer service needed to work as a professional bartender. Learn the skills and techniques on how to mix, pour, and serve popular drinks and cocktails, as well as customer service, bar setup and other hospitality skill basics. Graduates will also receive their Craven Community College (Craven CC) bartender certification as well as the Responsible Alcohol Seller/Server Program (RASP) Certification from the ABC Board. Once the course is completed, students will be ready to apply for jobs as professional bartenders.
Meeting time and location:

11/03/25 - 11/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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