IBG Ultimate Bartender Book
Archit Singhal · India Bartenders' Guild
The guild's core text: bar fundamentals, classics, method and service standards. Readable inside the Study Centre; print copies can be purchased.
Resources
The guild library
Everything the guild publishes for bartenders in India — books, the syllabus, conduct documents and member forms. Reading happens inside the Study Centre, so your progress stays with your account.
Guild books
Published by the guild
India's F&B on Ventilator
Archit Singhal
A hard look at the Indian hospitality industry and the strategies that make bars profitable and humane places to work.
Documents
Index of guild documents
Certification documents
CPB® syllabus outline
What the written and practical assessments cover, module by module.
Assessment & retake rules
Pass marks, timing, retake fees and appeal process.
Certificate validity
CPB® certification is issued for one year and renewed on good standing.
Conduct & governance
Code of conduct
The professional standard every member signs at enrolment.
Twelve Bartenders' Commandments
The guild's practice charter for behind the bar.
Anti-harassment & privacy policy
How we handle complaints and member data.
Member forms
Experience certificate upload
One year of verified bar experience is required for CPB® entry.
Testing-centre application
For bars and institutes applying to host guild assessments.
Misconduct report
Confidential reporting on a member or a guild event.
Full documents, downloadable copies and the video library are available to signed-in members inside the Study Centre.
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