What Students Say About The Flagship Course
The flagship was a very interesting course I learnt a lot. The course was in a friendly atmosphere which made it great to learn in. I had a good time and gained a new skill, very happy with the experience.
Thirst is such a welcoming and very professional company. And training for 5 days at Thirst was good. Solly helped my colleague and I, even when we didn’t understand he’d go back and teach us until we understood.
I’m currently a trainer and mixologist working with very interesting brands, and I had a good start with the Thirst Academy flagship.
Did the Barista and Flagship Bartending course, it was an amazing experience and course to do and complete!!
Turn A Course Into A Career
The title of bartender has evolved from describing a part-time job that gets you by to an opportunity for a full-time professional career.
Whether you’re an aspiring bartender or a seasoned mixologist, the Thirst Flagship Course is an extensive study designed to forge the path for professional bartenders around
the world.
From exploring the mystical world of spirits to the practicalities of running a bar, our course will provide you with both the theoretical knowledge as well as the hands-on experience you’d need in a real-world setting. Whether you’re looking to level up your skillset or boost your confidence to tackle this competitive space, this course will holistically help you establish your professional bartending career.
Why 25,000+ Students Trust TH_RST
The leading choice for professional Flagship Bartending Course in Africa
The Only Three Requirements You Need To Get Started
We have tried to make our course as accessible as possible.
We Don't Beat Around The Bush
The Flagship Course has been designed by award-winning bartenders and mixologists with decades of experience. It adopts a blended-learning approach that combines the practical learning of core skills with robust theoretical knowledge across a variety of learning methods. Learners develop sound industry skills and techniques, all while being coached and facilitated by a team of highly experienced trainers.
The course is an in-person, classroom-based training program, but to sweeten the deal, we include complimentary access to the Online Thirst Academy for those eager to polish up on what they learned at convenience.
What You Can Expect To Receive From Us
Sign up for the course and receive all of the below.
Thirst Gift Box
Thirst gift box with a bunch of goodies to get you kick started
Equipment, Ingredients And Consumables
Because the course has a practical element, we provide you with all the equipment, ingredients and consumables so that you can actively partake and experience the life of a bartender. You’ll also have the opportunity to distil your own gin and take home the finished product!
Printed Course Material
We provide you with a comprehensive course manual that you can take home and refer to whenever you need it. It includes all the theory that you learn in the course and can act as your go-to guide while you get started with building your career.
Access To The Online Thirst Academy
Complimentary access to our online academy so that you can go and refine your skills in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Certificate Of Competency
Once you’ve completed the course, we provide you with a printed Certificate of Competency proving successful completion of all the assessments.
Daily Tea And Coffee
Just a little something-something from us to you to keep the energy levels high while you complete the course.
Sounding Good So Far?
Here is what you can expect to learn each day.
Course introduction
Expectations, behaviour & etiquette
The bar environment
Introduction alcohol production
Bar organisation practical
Hygiene & safety
Pouring and serving
Introduction to beer, cider, and wine
Pouring practical
Responsible service
Customer service
Introduction to vodka and gin
Perfect serves practical
Service procedure
Cocktail session 1
Introduction to whisky
Advanced pouring practical
Responsible service
Customer service
Perfect serves practical
To be scheduled with the trainer
Meet Your Instructors
Solly "Doctor" Mshengu
Head Bar Trainer & Lead Mixology Educator
Sibusiso Yeni
Head Trainer
Liam Gustafson
Bar & Restuarant SpecialistDid We Mention Our Affiliate Program?
Once you've signed up and completed a Thirst Academy course, join our Affialiate Program and enjoy 10% of of every successful cart you bring to the Thirst Academy. That's right - money in your pocket!
A Course Designed For You.
The Thirst Flagship Course is a beginner to intermediate course purposefully designed and created to enable current and aspiring bartenders to kickstart their professional bartending careers.
Enroll today to get started or reach out below if you have any questions about the course.
