CPCE Contact Hours: 12

Price: $149 NACE Members/ $199 Non-Members

Learning Level: Emerging

The Beverage Management online course is primarily designed for new or less-experienced catering professionals and other professionals seeking a refresher of industry fundamentals.

Our convenient online format provides students with on-demand access to course content. The courses are self-study – students watch videos, take quizzes, and receive immediate results. Purchase of one course provides 30 days of access.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe fundamental characteristics of various types of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Make suggestions to clients for beverages that pair well with menu items
• Identify the primary legal considerations with regard to alcohol service
• Describe the basics of purchasing for catered beverage programs
• Identify types of beverage service commonly offered at catered events
• Explain how to calculate beverage cost and pricing for profit
• Explain how to prepare a bar at a catered event for efficient, effective and sanitary service
• Identify service and consumption standards for various types of beverages

Course Outline:

• Non-alcoholic beverages and beer
• Wine and Spirits
• Beverage Costs and Pricing
• Bar Preparation
• Beverage Service Styles, Standards, and Legal Considerations