Certification
Beer & Wine Training in Toronto
Complete beer and wine certification courses at Toronto Bartending School, divided into two comprehensive programs.
The Course
Two Complete Certification Courses
As a bartender, you need to know how to mix fabulous cocktails — but also be expert in beer and wine for patrons who appreciate these beverages. The training is divided into two separate courses.
After completing both courses, you will receive a certification for each — credentials that bar managers are actively seeking.
Toronto is one of the world's most culturally diverse cities — and its bar scene reflects it. From the rooftop bars of King West and the craft cocktail lounges of Kensington Market to the high-volume sports bars near Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre, the range of hospitality opportunities here is unmatched in Canada.
What You Learn
Course Modules
Wine Training
Exploration of wine and how it is made, grape varietals and food pairing, wine regions, and the proper serving — storage, bottle presentation, opening, and the pour.
Beer Education
How beer is made, aged, and what ingredients differentiate styles. Different glassware for beer and pairing beer with certain foods.
Distilled Spirits
Distillation process, ingredients, and regions. After completing this lesson you will be able to distinguish a liqueur from a cordial.
Bar Equipment & Glassware
Naming your bar equipment, different glassware you will serve cocktails in, and what garnishments accompany each cocktail.
Mixing Techniques
Different mixing techniques for rocks drinks, shooters, coffee drinks, martinis, and frozen drinks — demonstrated behind an actual bar.
Certification
You will receive a certification at the end of each course — credentials that all bar managers seek in a professional bartender.
Toronto — Bartending Career Outlook
Trained for Canada's Most Dynamic Bar Market
Toronto is one of the world's most culturally diverse cities — and its bar scene reflects it. From the rooftop bars of King West and the craft cocktail lounges of Kensington Market to the high-volume sports bars near Scotiabank Arena and Rogers Centre, the range of hospitality opportunities here is unmatched in Canada.
Our program prepares you for all of it: Smart Serve certification, 125+ cocktails across every spirit category, high-volume speed service, and hands-on flair training. Toronto's bar industry hires year-round and pays well — our grads are placed quickly.
9,000+
Licensed Bars & Restaurants in Toronto
14M
Annual Visitors to Toronto
#1
Largest City in Canada
Serving Toronto & Surrounding Areas
Three Certifications, One Tuition
Beer & Wine certifications included with your bartending course at no extra charge.