Why get a certificate with FOTWB?

Fundamentals of the Working Bartender is the perfect first step in starting a career in Bartending and also the perfect way to learn how to craft cocktails in your own home. Check out all the benefits you'll get!

  • Finally move up to bartending from a server position!

  • Learn the professional methods of how drinks are crafted!

  • Learn everything FAST! This course is designed to focus on only the PRACTICAL aspects of bartending so you don't waste your time learning things you don't need to know.

  • Pass an interview for a bartending job!

  • Be confident in your drink orders and be able to manipulate drinks to your liking!

  • Make $200+ A NIGHT!

What the Students Have to Say

FOTWB is useful for MANY different applications

5 star rating

I actually became a bartender thanks to this course!

Tom P.

People always told me bartending courses are useless and don't guarantee a job. If youre trying to get on your restaurants bar, SIGN UP NOW! I asked my bar m...

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People always told me bartending courses are useless and don't guarantee a job. If youre trying to get on your restaurants bar, SIGN UP NOW! I asked my bar manager to quiz me on anything about bartending and he couldn't stump me. I STARTED TRAINING ON THE BAR THE NEXT DAY!

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Never knew how to order a drink

Mike F

Now I do. Well worth the $60 to not look like an idiot on a first date, really classes you up! Trust me, subconsciously, the girl notices. I even talked to t...

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Now I do. Well worth the $60 to not look like an idiot on a first date, really classes you up! Trust me, subconsciously, the girl notices. I even talked to the bartender about drinks for a minute.

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SO worth it

Kayla M.

I researched a bunch of bartending classes before choosing this one. They were all either super expensive, or seemed to be way over done. This course is no B...

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I researched a bunch of bartending classes before choosing this one. They were all either super expensive, or seemed to be way over done. This course is no BS and doesn't try to over teach you things you'll never use. Like in high school when teachers made you learn how to find the hypotenuse of a triangle or whatever. Worth the $60 bucks and then some, hell one shift behind a bar and you;ve already more than paid for it. Course takes a few hours, but you learn a LOT.

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Easy to follow

Amanda K.

This course is really easy to follow, I have been a bartender for a few months but this course actually helped clarify a lot of questions I've had about cert...

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This course is really easy to follow, I have been a bartender for a few months but this course actually helped clarify a lot of questions I've had about certain drinks. Definitely recommend if you want to know about drinks at any level!

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Bartenders ask me about drinks now

Eric S

I'm the guy with answers now. This course is my dirty little secret. HA!

I'm the guy with answers now. This course is my dirty little secret. HA!

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FAQ's

We have all the answers

  • How long is the course?

    FOTWB is a completely self paced course. Someone with bartending experience should be able to get through the entire course in a few hours. Someone completely new to drink building could take a few days to complete and retain the information. The course is available to you for 90 days after purchase

  • How much is the FOTWB course?

    FOTWB is only $74.99

  • Who teaches FOTWB?

    FOTWB was developed by Randy Richards, a Boston based bartender. He has experience in all facets of the hospitality industry including management and consulting. Randy has developed many cocktail menus including some of the most creative yet simple drink recipes in the Greater Boston area, gaining recognition from restaurateurs and guests alike. He also is owner of Stir Martini Bar & Kitchen.

  • Are there tutorials in FOTWB?

    YES! VIDEOS VIDEOS VIDEOS! The best way to learn how to do something is to actually do it! We'll show you popular drinks as well as some of the different maneuvers and processes used in bartending via videos!

  • Why so cheap?

    FOTWB was created because Randy recognized the need for adults to learn about adult beverages and since most of us frequent a bar a few times a week, why not be good at it? Also, after working in the industry for so long and seeing servers frustration with moving up to bartending, he wanted to create something that would teach them everything they needed to know, not all the irrelevant stuff they'd never need to know. No need to spend $150-$600 for information you'll never use behind a bar.

  • Can I contact someone if I have a question I don't see here?

    Yes! We want to hear from you! email [email protected] or in your dashboard, the Contact Us link!

FOTWB Course

Fundamentals of the Working Bartender is a Self-Paced Course

  • 1

    Introduction to Cocktails

    • About this Course

    • Tips to be Successful in this Course

    • History of Cocktails
  • 2

    Types of Drinks

    • Call Drinks

    • Classic Cocktails

    • Martinis

    • Shots

    • Beer Wine and Wine Cocktails
  • 3

    Drink Terms

    • Ordering Terms

    • How to Order a Drink

    • Uncommon Drink Names

    • Drink Term Quiz
  • 4

    Types of Alcohol

    • Spirits

    • Cordials or Liqueurs

    • Spirits and Cordials Quiz
  • 5

    Mixers

    • Basic Mixers Guide

    • Mixers Quiz
  • 6

    Bar Equipment

    • Drink Building Tools

    • Storage equipment
  • 7

    Drink Building

    • Introduction to Bar Equipment Video

    • Balancing Cocktails

    • Call Drinks

    • Call Drink Video

    • Margarita

    • Margarita Video

    • Martini

    • Martini Video

    • Dirty Martini Video

    • Manhattan

    • Manhattan Video

    • Old Fashioned

    • Old Fashioned Video

    • Shot Building

    • Shot Video

    • Frozen Drink Video

    • Industry Standard Pours

    • Drink Building Quiz
  • 8

    Guide to Garnishes

    • Garnish Outline

    • Popular Drink Garnishes

    • Garnish Details

    • Garnish Quiz
  • 9

    Beer and Wine Knowledge

    • Beer Knowledge

    • Wine Knowledge

    • Beer Quiz

    • Wine Quiz
  • 10

    Service Self Management

    • Overview

    • Task Prioritization

    • Service tickets

    • Bartop Service

    • Communication Behind the Bar

    • Service management Quiz
  • 11

    Final

    • Final Exam
  • 12

    Drink Recipe Index

    • Popular Martinis

    • Popular Cocktails

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