Northern Arizona Bartending School
Welcome!
We're the only bartending school in Northern Arizona! Offering premier hands-on training in a classroom environment.
About Northern Arizona Bartending School
Learn. Pour. Succeed.
Northern Arizona Bartending School offers immersive bartending courses that teach real skills, real drinks, and real confidence behind the bar.
Master mixology, get certified, and kickstart your bartending career in just one week with our comprehensive mixology certification program.
Founded by seasoned bartenders with over 25 years of experience, Northern Arizona Bartending School combines professional training with a fun, creative, real-world learning environment — right here in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Our Mission: To train confident, skilled, and responsible bartenders who love what they do and walk out job-ready.
Register today to receive $100 off the Standard Course! You will also receive a personal invitation to our Grand Opening. Classes are set to begin in January 2026, so reserve your seat today!
Capturing the spirit of bartending excellence!
Courses
Standard Bartending Course (16 hours)
Everything you need to kickstart your bartending career quickly is available through our bartending courses.
• Hands-on bartending training that prepares you for real-world scenarios
• Alcohol awareness & responsible service education
• Access to 200+ drink recipes
• Skills in mixing, shaking, stirring, & layering drinks
• Customer service techniques & upselling strategies
• Job readiness & certification opportunities
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6–10 p.m.
Standard Course includes the expert school manual, bartending kit, and professional training. Mixology & Title 4 certifications and employment assistance is provided to all graduates.
Advanced Bartending Workshop (4 hours)
Take your skills to the next level with our Cottonwood advanced bartending workshop.
• Craft cocktails using premium & local ingredients
• Hands-on bartending training for a mobile bartending business setup
• Flairtending & showmanship techniques
• Molecular mixology techniques to enhance your knowledge & certification
• Fire, smoke, & visual presentation tricks
• Schedule: Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Advanced Course includes exciting training topics with Advanced Mixology Certification.
Career Support
Graduate Benefits:
Master mixology, get certified, and kickstart your bartending career in just one week with our comprehensive mixology certification program. You will receive on-going job hunting support after graduation for as long as you need it - we want to see you succeed!
We are also the only Bartending School that offers an Advanced Course in Arizona
Master mixology, get certified, and kickstart your bartending career in just one week with our comprehensive mixology certification program. You will receive on-going job hunting support after graduation for as long as you need it - we want to see you succeed!
We are also the only Bartending School that offers an Advanced Course in Arizona, with Advanced Mixology Certification! Standard Course Graduates are welcome to register for this class. Current bartenders, home bar enthusiasts & hobbyists please call/email to apply for class acceptance.
Register today to receive $100 off the Standard Course! You will also receive a personal invitation to our Grand Opening. Classes are set to begin in January 2026,
so reserve your seat today!
Why Choose Northern Arizona Bartending School
Northern Arizona’s premier bartending school offers immersive bartending courses that teach real skills, real drinks, and real confidence behind the bar, in a brick-and-mortar
classroom with fellow students, and expert instructors. We build a family here, to support students throughout their bartending journey!
Founded by seasoned bartender
Northern Arizona’s premier bartending school offers immersive bartending courses that teach real skills, real drinks, and real confidence behind the bar, in a brick-and-mortar
classroom with fellow students, and expert instructors. We build a family here, to support students throughout their bartending journey!
Founded by seasoned bartenders with over 25 years of experience, Northern Arizona Bartending School combines professional training with a fun, creative, real-world learning environment — right here in Cottonwood, Arizona; the heart of the Verde Valley!
Our Mission: To train confident, skilled, and responsible bartenders who love what they do and walk out job-ready.
Student Success Stories
Local School
“I was so excited to learn that there is a brand new Bartending School up here in Cottonwood! I love the gorgeous classroom with lovely amenities, and even a bartenders' store!.”
– Jenny A., Cottonwood AZ
Highly Recommend
“The hands-on bartending training made me feel like I was already working in a real bar, especially with the skills and confidence I gained from the professional bartending courses.” – Alicia M., Sedona AZ
Great Value
Great Value
“Affordable, practical, and fun — I found a bartending job right after graduating! Made some great friends with my fellow students,
and received assistance with my job hunt.”
– Jeff G., Prescott Valley, AZ