Pernod Ricard USA® and BAR, LLC, Announce the Reopening of Barsmarts™ WIRED
Pernod Ricard USA has announced the reopening of their comprehensive online bartender training program – BarSmarts WIRED.
The program is the 100% online and more broadly reaching phase of the partnership’s highly successful BarSmarts—a comprehensive bartender training, education and certification program. BarSmarts WIRED “Wave 1” was open from August 1 – September 30, 2009 and drew online participation from hundreds of bartending enthusiasts nationally.
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BarSmarts Wired is open twice a year in two-month intervals. Unlike BarSmarts ADVANCED, which is the “invitation only” sister program, BarSmarts WIRED offers any bartender with interest in the craft an opportunity to participate and become certified through a password-protected web-based platform. Interested candidates are directed to register online where they can then download content, complete assignments, take exams and gain certification within the time frame specified.
The online program covers topics including Spirits Knowledge & Tasting, Industry History, Cocktail Knowledge & Technique, Bartending for Career Advancement, and Service & Profit. The cost to participants is $45 and includes a BarSmarts messenger bag and complete set of professional bar tools, which are mailed upon registration. Individuals 21 and older interested in taking the online course can learn more by visiting the BarSmarts website.
“The response to the first wave of BarSmarts WIRED was truly outstanding,” said Suzanne Freedman, Director, On-Premise & BarSmarts, Pernod Ricard USA. “Hundreds of interested bartenders participated in the online program, from new bar enthusiasts to mixology professionals looking to refresh and build upon their knowledge and skills. We have greatly enhanced the program for the upcoming Wave 2 session.”
BarSmarts has been designed exclusively for Pernod Ricard USA by BAR, LLC based largely on their award winning BAR 5-day Certification Program. BAR, LLC is a partnership of six of the most highly respected spirits authorities/educators in the U.S. including Dale DeGroff, Steve Olson, Doug Frost, F. Paul Pacult, Andy Seymour and David Wondrich.
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