FAQ

What is the minimum age requirement for bartenders ?

18 years old is the legal age to serve alcohol in Massachusetts. The drinking age in most states is 21.

Is your bartending training hands-on?

YES 80% Hands-on Training: Our Professional Bartender's Program is approximately 80% hands-on behind a fully functional training bar with an instructor with years of experience. Everything is real with the exception of the alcohol. Our alcohol is simulated with color pigments for a real drink looking effect.

Visual Equipment: Every successful training program has some visual aids & tutorials that support the hands-on portion of the training to help people at all levels learn better. That is why the NEBS Program includes a Tutorial Website

Training Web Site: Our training web site has flash video clips that help students review lessons right from their computer.

When you register here on-line, you'll ALSO GET immediate access to our on-line tutorial web site & where you can start learning our hands-on program right now! The NEBS Boston Bartending Program is in fact a hands-on course and the tutorials are only used for class preparation & review. As a graduate, you'll be able to return to the school anytime for refresher classes & also see instructional videos on how to make the latest new drinks & learn about new products too! You will see our up-dated program every time you log on to the tutorial web site!

Do bartenders need to be certified?

Certification is mandatory in some states and in most cities and towns throughout the country. Servers of alcohol need to be certified with an approved alcohol training program. NEBS Boston Bartenders Schools offers immediate in hand diploma & online certification with the ServSafe Program for an additional $30.00.

When is important to visit the school before enrolling?

If you are comparing programs: Visit & Compare

Visiting each school is the best way to determine the quality & value of a everything that is included. 80% of our business is referrals.
Request information on the schools reputation in the industry and ask how many years they have been in business.
Be aware that reviews over the internet may not be true.
Make sure the school is licensed by the MA department of Education. (The Harvard Course is not licensed and is not operated by the university)

What are the advantages of enrolling in your Licensed Program?

We say Visit & Compare if your considering a different program & stay away from on line courses. Make sure the program is Licensed By The Mass Department of Education. Our schools have successfully been operating for more than 35 years!

Click this link and you'll see all the advantages of enrolling with our school system.

Do you guarantee your program ?

YES Our Professional Bartender's Program is 100% guaranteed through the first class and pro-rated after that time with a state approved refund policy.