If a survey was taken of employees in the business world, a surprising number would admit to moonlighting as a bartender. At some point in life, every person would admit to at least a peaked interest in becoming a bartender. The glitzy, glamorous excitement behind the bar is what draws an individual to step behind the bar and become a certified mixologist.

There are two basic forms of School available: hands on and online. Either option is suitable. It all depends on an individual’s needs. If looking to make a few impressive drinks at the next cocktail party is what’s desired, then online school would be the right choice. For those looking to make a career change or add a second job to the mix, a brick and mortar school would be the better option.

For traditional schools, there are places such as ABC School. Here, a family owned school has locations across the country. With a background rich in restaurant and hospitality, the owner promises success in the industry after certification from his school. The cost of the program includes job placement assistance following completion. Classes are held in the morning and the evening, including weekends. This is done to accommodate individual schedules. In addition to the training, alcohol awareness training is also provided.

Online schools are gaining a bigger presence on the Internet. Schools such as ebartendingschool.com offer the opportunity to obtain certification status in the comforts of home. Included with the online course is the book needed to learn how to mix drinks with the recipes found in the book. Also contained in the book are secrets to finding the best jobs, whatever the location. This online course teaches the same principles as taught in traditional schools. The only difference is the cost and the connivance factor.