International Bartender Course

ICIF's new training program: Bartending, a full-immersion course on the art of mixology and drink service, focusing on the preparation of international cocktails, pouring techniques, bar management, and customer service.

The Program

You will be accompanied by a leading professional on a program that combines theory and practice, including Cocktail Design, Creative Mixology, and Free Pouring. Free Pouring is a fundamental technique for speeding up cocktail preparation: it allows you to serve more customers in less time and reduces the number of tools to be handled and constantly rinsed during service. The program also includes the flair technique, consisting of multiple holds and choreographic and scenic movements, capable of winning over customers and building their loyalty.

The Professional Profile

At the core of the program is technical ability—knowledge of raw materials and their handling—but the course focuses above all on training a professional figure founded on class, elegance, study, and ongoing research. A bartender capable of understanding the customer's needs, making them the center of attention, and satisfying their requests with humility, discretion, and excellent communication skills.

Practical Information

Language. The course is taught in Italian; instructors are supported by an English-speaking interpreter.

DURATION

The course has a total duration of 40 HOURS developed over 5 days at the Headquarters of the ICIF Institute.

CERTIFICATE

• Certificate of participation from the ICIF Institute at the completion of the course

THOSE WHO CAN ENROLL ARE

• Professionals in the food and wine sector Italian and foreign
• Italian and foreign gourmet amateurs and enthusiasts

LESSONS TOPICS

FEE

Complete course 5 days (including board and accommodation): € 1.290

Course without accommodation (lunch included): € 890

Included in the price of the course:

• Accommodation at the ICIF’s guesthouse for 3 weeks in small apartments (2-rooms flats with single, twins or triple rooms and one bathroom)
• Breakfast from Monday to Friday
• Meals (lunch and dinner) in the school canteen from Monday to Friday
• Support for the Student Visa application procedure (if needed)

ADDITIONAL PAYMENT SERVICES

• Group bus transfer from Milano Malpensa airport to Costigliole d’Asti

• Purchase and activation of new sim card

• Support and organization of Food and Wine tours

• Support and organization of transfer for food sector events and fairs

• Single room or private accommodation at the ICIF's guesthouse