mike geary: Should I have server experience first? Bar back? Do online bartending certifications help? If so, what is a legitimate online service to obtain the bartending license?|||The bartending training course that I took included placement. Most of the bars in the area would get their bartenders through them, so that made it really easy. You may want to call the schools in your area and see what they offer. Also, as in any profession, it's who you know instead of what you know. If you are friends with a bar owner, or know anyone who knows one, use that connection! Good luck.|||i would think take what u can get at first, u know get some experience, then go get a high end bartending job. and be friendly friendly friendly and talkative talkative takative. i had a friendly bartender dude the other day and i tipped him 50 bucks.|||Yes you do need to do a course[RSA],No there is no course on line,you need to go to Tafe to get it.You have to learn how to mix alchol,and pour beers.