The 5 days bartending course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of bartending skills and knowledge.
Learn about the history of non-alcoholic drinks and understand how the role of bartender has evolved over the years. Explore the difference between being a great bartender and becoming a skilled mixologist.
The course covers topics such as bartending tools, equipment, and glassware, as well as cocktail recipes and mixology techniques.
Students will learn how to properly measure and pour ingredients, how to create a wide range of cocktailszero%, and how to garnish drinks.
The course will also cover important safety practices, such as responsible service and proper handling of bar equipment.
Our experienced faculty will take you through every stage of making alcohol-free designed cocktails, from knowing your ingredients to understanding basic flavours, to picture-perfect finishing and presentation. With the skills and knowledge gained from the course, students will be equipped to create high-quality non-alcoholic cocktails and provide an exceptional experience for their customers.
At the end of the course, students will have the fundamental skills necessary to work as professional bartenders in a variety of settings, including bars, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels.
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
On the successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of participation in Dry Mixology and Bartending – Foundation from the International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Abu Dhabi, recognised by the Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), Govt of Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Foundation Program in Dry Mixology and Bartending comprises both theory and hands-on practical sessions, delivered over thirty(30) guided learning hours held over five(5) days, with sessions running from 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM each day.
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Nino Valerio Salierno is a hospitality professional specializing in bar operations, coffee, and mixology, with international experience across Italy and Switzerland. With a strong foundation in customer service, team leadership, and high-volume operations, he has managed bar environments, trained staff, and delivered consistently high service standards. Certified in mixology and specialty coffee by SCA, Nino brings both technical skill and creativity to his craft. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he focuses on building practical skills, confidence, and a strong understanding of beverage culture among aspiring professionals.
Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Abu Dhabi and they are not accessed until you begin your course
Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements more specifically for the Professional Program -
English Language - You are required to have a working proficiency in the English language, (equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5) as it is the medium of instruction is in the English language.
Minimum Education - Should have Passed Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age - 16 years for Residents of the UAE and 18 years for international student admissions.
Medical Fitness - Must pass a medical examination for Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), AIDS / HIV, Leprosy, and Syphilis.
Yes, installment plans secured by local bank Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for more details on the same.
Installment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).
ICCA Abu Dhabi's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
Yes, ICCA Abu Dhabi has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:
A. Telegraphic Transfer - Transfer of fees from an overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai's bank account.
Beneficiary: International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC
Bank Name: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address: Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA
B. For Local or AED Transfer
A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001
C. Credit Card Authority - Payment by either Visa Or Mastercard,
D. Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque - Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.
E. Cash - Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.
F. Online Payment - Through the secured payment gateway provided on the website.
For details on the respective Course / Program Fees, kindly view the respective 'Fees & Payment' section above.
The following are ways to apply for the program -
A. You can make an online inquiry using the ‘Apply Now’ button.
B. You can also visit ICCA Abu Dhabi in person.
ICCA Dubai culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). <br>
The focus is on hands-on outcome-based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver, and excel. The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.
The ICCA Abu Dhabi is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Calendar
Established in 2005, ICCA Abu Dhabi redefines the way in which professional and personal culinary learning is delivered across the region. Top 10 Worldwide Featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World and awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food Standards. Cutting Edge Training The Academic Faculty at ICCA Abu Dhabi is City & Guilds certified and share their rich industry experience & expertise in providing customized professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). International Awards ICCA Abu Dhabi has won several awards, including the prestigious -
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre of the Year Award 2016
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre for Excellence Award, Middle East 2016
• ProChef Middle East Cooking School of the Year 2016
• Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016
amongst several others for its innovative initiatives, quality learning experience and continued excellence in the region. State-of-the-Art Facilities ICCA Abu Dhabi prides itself in providing a truly world-class purpose-built culinary learning facility strategically located in the world’s first Education Free Zone - Abu Dhabi Knowledge Park, UAE. The design is conceptualized to give you a feeling of harmony, balance, identity with absolute attention to detail, taking you to an all-new world of culinary education… ICCA Abu Dhabi facility has won the following Middle East Commercial Interior Design Awards -
• Interior Design Award - Public and Institutional 2014
• Interior Design Award - Sustainable Interior Design Initiative 2014
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