Class Schedule Times

Students are asked to choose one class time for the duration of the program. In the event of a missed class, Elite allows its students to make up a lesson in another class to ensure graduation.

Weekday Class Schedule

The Elite Bartending School Tampa Program is taught over a two-week period and requires over 32 to 40 hours of class time for graduation. Day Classes are held 11am-3pm and Evening Classes are 6pm-10pm, Monday – Thursday for 2 consecutive weeks. Your final examination will be scheduled with your instructor the final day of class.

Weekend Schedule

Please call or email to arrange Elite Bartending School Tampa’s weekend classes, mixology, and/or events.

Upcoming Class Start Dates

May 5, 2025
  • AM CLASS START DATE | May 5, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • PM CLASS START DATE | May 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - May 6, 2025 @ 10:00 pm

May 19, 2025
  • AM CLASS START DATE | May 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • PM CLASS START DATE | May 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - May 20, 2025 @ 10:00 pm

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LESSON 1

Monday

  • Attendance and Introductions

  • Getting familiar with the bar

  • Tools & Supplies

  • Opening Procedures

  • Methods of Pouring

  • Rocks & Highball Drinks
  • Drink Preparation & Terminology
  • Garnishes
  • Glassware
  • Closing Procedures
  • Free Pouring
  • Elite Drink List 1
  • Quiz #1

LESSON 2

Tuesday

  • Classification of Liquor

  • Types of Liquors and Liqueurs
  • Long Island Iced Teas
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-2
  • Garnishes & Preparation
  • Making Mojitos
  • Quiz #2

LESSON 3

Wednesday

  • Cash Handling & Customer Service

  • Bartending Rules & Regulations
  • The Process of ID’ing & Fake ID’s
  • Blood Alcohol Consumption (BAC)
  • Shots & Shooters
  • Elite Drink List 3
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-3
  • Quiz #3

LESSON 4

Thursday

  • Martinis

  • Manhattans & Rob Roys
  • Elite Drink List 4
  • Pouring Drink Lists 1-4
  • Wine & Champagne
  • Quiz #4

LESSON 5

Friday

  • Open Bar Day

LESSON 6

Monday

  • Practice Exams

  • Review Week 1
  • Review all Drinks
  • Review Practice Exams

LESSON 7

Tuesday

  • Bar Time

  • Frozen Drinks
  • Margaritas
  • Types of Beer
  • Wine & Champagne
  • Practice Practical Exams
  • Bar Time

LESSON 8

Wednesday

  • Mixology
  • Opening Wine and Champagne
  • Bar Time
  • Bar Time
  • Practice Exams and Course Review

LESSON 9

Thursday

  • Open Bar Day

LESSON 10

Friday

  • Final Examinations

  • Make-up Examinations
  • Resume Building

  • Graduation (Certification)

  • Student Job Forum Access