And where there are bars, there are bartending jobs, making bartending school a great choice as a trade school.

How hard is it to become a bartender?

Even though it may sound like a lot, it's quite simple after a couple of weeks of understanding the basics and getting the hang of mixing with the tools. And getting your certification doesn't take long, too. So, don't think you'll be spending a year in bartending school, it's only about a couple of weeks.

Is a bartender a profession?

It's a community, and the bartender in many ways sets the tone for that community. A bartender is also an artist, whose art engages all five senses. There are good bartenders, and bad ones. However bartending itself is a profession that deserves far more respect.