mike geary: I am trying to get a bartending job, but I was told I need a bartending license / certification. I don't want to go to school (it's like 300, i know) but I did see some online courses..are those legit and qualify as a real license. Anyone whose a current bartender please share thanks!!|||there is NO SUCH THING as a bar tending license in most of the world many areas do require a responsible server certification course, these usually can be done online, or during a weekend course. If this is the case in your area, your employer will inform you of this, and even will pay for it|||you go to your local municipal building and apply for one it is that easy..