Professional Bartending Schools of America

Welcome to the Crescent School of Gaming and Bartending located just minutes away from the Gulf Coast's newest and most exciting casinos. Since its founding in New Orleans in 1983, the Crescent Schools have placed thousands of graduates in rewarding positions throughout the gaming and hospitality industries.

There is a huge demand for professionally trained Bartenders, Beverage Managers and Casino Dealers. We have classes day and evening, Monday - Friday. Whether your class is in New Orleans, Gulfport, or Las Vegas you will receive quality education by a licensed school.

The ONLY federally accredited bartending school in Mississippi!

45-Hour Bartending Program

Classes are complete in only 3 weeks, Monday through Friday. You can choose to attend either day or evening classes. Three weeks of "on the job" training in our simulated cocktail lounge will help you increase your speed, coordination and confidence behind the bar. Upon graduation, you will have a full understanding of:

• Liquors and liqueurs.
• Lingo and customer service tips.
• The back bar and under bar.
• Bar tools and equipment.
• Over 200 cocktails, including New Orleans' classics like the Sazerac and the Hurricane, the Gulf Coast's own Bushwacker, and the latest shooters.

New classes start every Monday.

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12-Week Beverage Management Program

Learn everything from the Bartending program, plus lots more:

• Field trips and guest lectures -- visit working breweries and talk with industry experts
• Staffing -- Hiring, training, motivation and scheduling
• Inventory management -- Purchasing, receiving, storing and issuing of liquor
• Cost control -- Understanding your budget, beverage cost, and protecting your profit
• Marketing -- Techniques to bring customers in and keep them coming back
• Spirits, beer and wine -- How are they made, how are they alike or different

Casino Dealer and Gaming Program

"On the job" training in our simulated casino will help you increase your speed, coordination and confidence on the floor. As the only accredited gaming schools in the country, our reputation within the industry is beyond reproach. So become a casino dealer and join an industry which has the opportunity for rapid advancement and excellent benefits.

Programs:

• 336-hour Two Game Dealing Course (358 hours with Craps)
• 750-hour Comprehensive Dealing Course

Games:

• Blackjack
• Poker
• Roulette
• Craps
• Mini-Baccarat