PROFESSIONAL
BARTENDING SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL
BARTENDING SKILLS
The Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Bar Management is the only dedicated qualification for bar managers. Certified in the UK and recognised globally, this in-depth course will give you the required skills – and confidence – to make the transition from bartending to bar management.
The course is aimed at those with over three years’ bartending experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role. To take the Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Bar Management you must have passed the Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bartending Skills, or an equivalent qualification.
The Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Bar Management has a total qualification time of 370 hours, including:
It has a credit value of 37.
This complete course, plus examination and qualification, costs £1800.
Until now, the role of bar manager has never had a dedicated qualification that teaches the core skills covering all aspects of managing a licensed venue today.
You’ll learn about everything from licensing laws and responsible service to human resources legislation and financial business management, as well as gaining an extensive understanding of vital topics such as sustainability, ethical bar management, diversity and digital marketing. You’ll also study different drinks categories and advanced drinks-making techniques, and learn how to apply this knowledge to your business.
The course is delivered 100% online and can be taken at any time, so you can study while you work.
Awarded by The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality and accredited by OFQUAL, this is the first course of its kind in the world, and will allow you to clearly demonstrate your level of knowledge to current or future employers – and progress to the next stage of your career quickly and easily.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will then have the option to progress further in your pursuit of management skills and qualifications by studying the CTH (IoH) Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Hospitality Management.
This online course comprises 140 hours of engaging, relevant content, filled with interactive graphics, quizzes, exercises and videos to help you learn, as well as links to further reading to support your learning.
Online learning:
All course content is delivered remotely and can be accessed via a laptop or tablet. You’ll never have to travel to attend lectures in person.
Easy to follow:
The course is divided into six units, which are split into separate modules. The simple navigation tools take you through each module with a clear route map:
Time is on your side:
You choose when you want to study, and with 24 months to complete the course you can learn at your own pace.
The curriculum for the Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Bar Management is broad and wide-ranging. As well as learning about financial business management, HR, training and legislation relevant to the bar industry, you will be taught essential sales and marketing techniques, discover how to manage your bar more ethically and sustainably, and learn advanced bar management skills.
The content has been put together by bar industry specialists, drawing on a wealth of expertise from hospitality and education experts.
The course is divided into six units:
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(Estimated time to complete: 40 hours)
Throughout the course you will have plenty of opportunities to:
You will then be required to take a 60-minute online test at the end of each unit, as well as a 2-hour written examination on completion of the course.
The final examination is also taken online and can be taken at home or in your workplace, but will be administered under secure examination conditions and overseen remotely by external regulators.
On successfully passing you will receive a digital Level 4 National Diploma in Professional Bar Management, awarded by The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality and regulated by OFQUAL, the UK government’s official regulator for qualifications in England.
The final assessment comprises a 2-hour written examination. To pass the exam, a minimum mark of 40% is required. Results are graded as follows:
Please note: the final written exam can only be taken after successful completion of all unit tests. The overall grade for the qualification will be based on the grade achieved in the written examination only.
All students who pass will receive a digital Level 4 Diploma in Professional Bar Management, awarded by CTH and regulated by Ofqual.
To take the course you must have passed the Level 2 Certificate in Professional Bartending Skills, or an equivalent qualification. You must have at least three years’ bartending experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
The course is designed to be studied online via a laptop, desktop computer or tablet (min. 10-inch). It is not suitable for smartphones. For the multiple-choice unit exams, a computer or laptop with a camera is required. For the final written exam, both a computer or laptop with a camera AND a smartphone or tablet is required.
The course has a dedicated helpdesk for you to contact for support and advice, as well as a comprehensive FAQs page to help solve any queries.
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