Our training academies offer a definitive range of accredited and vocational hospitality courses from cocktail masterclasses to professional and advanced bartender courses, barista courses and wine courses, offering a turnkey training solution for hospitality businesses and individuals.
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Check out our industry and consumer courses, not sure what course would be suitable for you? Feel free to contact us and talk to one of our advisers.
R 9 550,00 Durban
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender. The topics covered within the course are universal, enabling bartenders to use the qualification in international bars and restaurants.
R 9 550,00 Cape Town
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender.
R 9 550,00 Johannesburg
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender.
R 4 950,00 Cape Town
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
R 1 500,00 – R 1 650,00 Cape Town
This one day experience is South Africa’s most popular cocktail experience, where you can be a professional bartender for the afternoon, under an expert tutor.
R 10 450,00 Johannesburg
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 1 650,00 Johannesburg
An introduction to the art of the Barista for anyone considering a career in coffee, who works in a restaurant and/or bar and wants to learn to pour the perfect cup.
R 1650 Cape Town
An introduction to the art of the Barista for anyone considering a career in coffee, who works in a restaurant and/or bar and wants to learn to pour the perfect cup.
R 3800 Johannesburg
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 3 800,00 Cape Town
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 4 950,00 Johannesburg
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
R 5 950,00 Cape Town
The Bar Managers Stock course is one of the first Bar Industry specific courses in South Africa.
R 10 450,00 Cape Town
This course is a natural progression from our International Bartenders Course or for those with a minimum of one year cocktail bartending experience.
R 1 500,00 – R 1 650,00 Johannesburg
This one day experience is South Africa’s most popular cocktail experience, where you can be a professional bartender for the afternoon, under an expert tutor.
R 3 950,00 Cape Town
A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.
R 7 800,00 Cape Town
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs and examines the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category
R 7 800,00 Johannesburg
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs and examines the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category.
R 9 550,00 Cape Town
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender.
R 4 950,00 Cape Town
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
R 1 500,00 – R 1 650,00 Cape Town
This one day experience is South Africa’s most popular cocktail experience, where you can be a professional bartender for the afternoon, under an expert tutor.
R 1650 Cape Town
An introduction to the art of the Barista for anyone considering a career in coffee, who works in a restaurant and/or bar and wants to learn to pour the perfect cup.
R 3 800,00 Cape Town
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 5 950,00 Cape Town
The Bar Managers Stock course is one of the first Bar Industry specific courses in South Africa.
R 10 450,00 Cape Town
This course is a natural progression from our International Bartenders Course or for those with a minimum of one year cocktail bartending experience.
R 3 950,00 Cape Town
A beginner level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits.
R 7 800,00 Cape Town
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs and examines the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category
R 9 550,00 Johannesburg
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender.
R 10 450,00 Johannesburg
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 1 650,00 Johannesburg
An introduction to the art of the Barista for anyone considering a career in coffee, who works in a restaurant and/or bar and wants to learn to pour the perfect cup.
R 3800 Johannesburg
There is a lot to being cool behind the bar, not only do you have to be a terrific bartender you have to chat to your customers whilst you work, look unruffled, entertain them all whilst having a bit of style.
R 4 950,00 Johannesburg
This is a perfect course for the coffee rookie that wants to learn everything about the coffee industry. Also, the intermediate Barista that wants to take their skill and knowledge to the next level.
R 1 500,00 – R 1 650,00 Johannesburg
This one day experience is South Africa’s most popular cocktail experience, where you can be a professional bartender for the afternoon, under an expert tutor.
R 7 800,00 Johannesburg
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs and examines the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category.
R 9 550,00 Durban
The IBC is our flagship and most popular course and involves an intense 5 days of training for both the beginner and the developing bartender. The topics covered within the course are universal, enabling bartenders to use the qualification in international bars and restaurants.
This is such a fantastic course. I loved every minute and the instructors are so knowledgeable. I especially loved the practical sessions where we got to serve in an actual bar environment. I am looking forward to putting my skills to the test.
– Paul Miller, Cape Town
Shaker started it's life in the UK and have been training bartenders and baristas in South Africa for the last 15 years at our schools in Bree Street, Cape Town and Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Along with training at many of the top hotels and restaurants in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya, Nigeria and the Indian Ocean. We pride ourselves on designing training that suits the bar environment rather than knowledge for knowledge sake, so all of our courses have a practical 'out of your seat' element to them.
Our trainers have 100s of years bartending experience between them, let them teach you. Our courses are fun and informative even if you have zero knowledge when you start. Once you have taken those first steps you will gain some skills you can keep and use all your life.
We have a number of package deals where we have put together a selection of our courses that we think go together. The pinnacle being the Master Bartender Course which lasts a month and teaches you everything you need to know to start your bartending and barista career with both knowledge and style. You will also make a great saving on the price of the courses if you bought them separately.
Starting your career as a Bartender or Barista is always a super fast learning curve, there is no other industry that you can rise to the top so fast. Where else could a 21yr old be put into a management position in charge of a R3mill business and 25 staff....it's not that unusual. Even if you are more interested in the art of bartending than management, you can travel the world meeting and serving some of the most interesting and influential people worldwide. It's best to get your first steps in the business guided by professionals who know their stuff, that way you do not form those bad habits that are hard to shake and you get some immediate confidence you can do the job effectively. There is no better start than Shaker BarSchool and Shaker Barista Courses.
Talk to our experienced course advisors who can help you explore your options.
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