Advanced Course
ADVANCED COURSE
The Advanced Course is an intermediate programme that includes the full content of the Essential Course, then refines specialist butler skills — wine service, event management, and international etiquette — over two months and 72 hours. Open to complete beginners.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months |
| Total Hours | 72 hours |
| Tuition | JPY 1,180,000 (tax incl.) |
| Intake | May–June & Nov–Dec intakes |
| Format | Saturdays & Sundays — 6 hrs/day (four 90-min sessions) |
| Class Size | Strictly limited to 6 students |
| For | Those with foundational knowledge seeking advancement (beginners may also enrol directly) |
* All prices shown include consumption tax. For session dates, please see the Annual Schedule.
WHO IS THIS FOR
Is This Course for You?
The Advanced Course includes the full content of the Essential Course, so complete beginners may enrol directly. It is especially recommended for students who identify with any of the following
Hospitality professionals at hotels or restaurants looking to deepen their expertise
Essential Course graduates ready to take the next step
Those seeking genuine expertise in wine and banquet management
Professionals who want to build confidence in serving international guests
CURRICULUM
What Will You Learn?
Includes the full content of the Essential Course, then covers six specialist subject areas systematically, from advanced service technique to international etiquette
ADVANCED SERVICE TECHNIQUES
Advanced Service Techniques
Building on the fundamentals from the Essential Course, students advance to silver service and simultaneous service for multiple guests. Role-play scenarios simulate formal dinners, developing the composure to deliver flawless service under pressure.
WINE & SPIRITS
Wine & Spirits
From core knowledge of regions and grape varieties to storage, temperature management, opening, decanting, and elegant pouring — all covered systematically. Tasting exercises train the palate to distinguish regions and vintages, building genuine recommendation skills.
EVENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
Event Planning & Management
Students learn the complete flow from conceiving a dinner party or reception, drafting run-of-show documents, to directing the event on the day. After absorbing the framework in class, a project exercise has students plan and run a small-scale event, building real management capability.
ADVANCED TABLE SETTING
Advanced Table Setting
Taking the table-setting basics from the Essential Course further, students master full formal dinner settings and themed co-ordination. Skills extend to floral arrangement, accessory placement, and harmonising with lighting — developing the versatility to compose any ambiance.
INTERNATIONAL ETIQUETTE
International Etiquette
Students learn dietary restrictions, religious customs, and real-world examples of cultural sensitivity for international guests. Simulated dinners with multi-national guest scenarios put cross-cultural understanding into practice, nurturing a genuine global sensibility.
LUXURY GARMENT CARE
Luxury Garment Care
Advancing beyond the garment-care basics of the Essential Course, students learn high-level care by material — suits, gowns, leather goods — with appropriate storage for wool, silk, cashmere, and other delicate fabrics, including emergency remedies when issues arise.
LEARNING FLOW
How the Course Progresses
Across 2 months and 12 days, you step up systematically, including the full content of the Essential Course
Month 1 (first 6 days): Full review of Essential content
Manners & etiquette, household management, table setting, tea & coffee service, garment care, and communication skills are reviewed in full, establishing a solid foundation.
Month 2 (final 6 days): Advancing into Advanced-level subjects
You then extend your skills into advanced service technique, wine & spirits, event planning & management, advanced table setting, international etiquette, and luxury garment care.
* Complete beginners can follow this order without difficulty. Essential Course graduates may treat Month 1 as a review.
FIELD TRAINING
Real-Service Field Training
Real Service Experience
Students attend an afternoon tea or full-course dinner at a top hotel or restaurant as guests, observing professional service staff up close — their movements, timing, and attention to detail. Understanding the guest's perspective is an essential foundation for delivering high-quality service.
Venue
Venue details provided based on programme content
Duration
Half-day (approx. 4 hours), scheduled on one day within the course period
Cost
Full cost details will be provided at the time of application
* Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the venue.
DAILY SCHEDULE
A Typical Day
A sample timetable for a class day (Saturday or Sunday), structured as four 90-minute sessions
Theory Lecture
Classroom study aligned with each session's theme. Specialist knowledge in wine and event management is covered systematically.
Practical Exercise
Following an instructor demonstration, each student practises individually — repeating wine opening and table setting until the technique is sound.
Lunch Break
Role-Play Exercise
Advanced situational exercises with multiple guests. Students experience dinner party and reception service in a live-format setting.
Applied Practice & Review
Applied exercises building on the morning's practical work, followed by a review session with the instructor to reflect on the day's learning. Individual feedback is provided.
* The above is a sample timetable. Session content may vary slightly from class to class.
CERTIFICATION
Practical Assessment & Certification
Certified Professional Butler
Students who pass the practical graduation assessment held on the final day of the course — a demonstration of formal dinner setting and wine service — receive the following credential.
Credential Awarded
Certified Professional Butler
+ Certified Pin Badge
* This credential is a private qualification certified independently by The All Japan Butler Association.
BENEFITS
Course Benefits
The following benefits are included for all Advanced Course students
Textbook Set (10 Volumes Total — E1–E5 + A1–A5)
In addition to the 5 foundational (E) volumes from Essential, 5 applied (A) volumes covering household finance, secretarial support, table service, event planning, and lifestyle management. All supervised by The All Japan Butler Association.
Wine Opener Set
A sommelier knife and waiter's corkscrew presented as a set. Available for use during training and beyond.
Butler's Essential Tool Set
A full professional-grade basic toolkit presented to each student.
Original Apron
The academy's bespoke apron, worn during practical training sessions.
White Gloves (issued on Day 1, worn in training)
High-quality white gloves — the symbol of a butler, worn from the very first practical session.
As the Advanced Course includes the full content of Essential, Essential Course graduates who enrol in this course receive a JPY 80,000 reduction on tuition for the overlapping content.
Reduction: JPY 80,000
As the Master Course includes the full content of Advanced, graduates of this course who proceed to the Master Course receive a JPY 180,000 reduction on tuition for the overlapping content.
Reduction: JPY 180,000
ADMISSION FLOW
How to Enrol
BROCHURE
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Enrolment Confirmed
After your application is received, we will send confirmation of enrolment along with preparatory materials. We look forward to welcoming you on the first day.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Begin with a Free Brochure
Our free brochure covers all course details and the academy's philosophy at your own pace. For any questions, please feel free to book a one-to-one consultation (online available).
* Essential Course graduates: please mention your step-up discount when applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Advanced Course includes the full content of the Essential Course, so complete beginners can build up their skills from the ground up just as thoroughly as those with prior hospitality or service experience. Essential Course graduates also benefit from a step-up discount (JPY 80,000 reduction) for the overlapping content.
Full cost details for the training visit will be provided at the time of application. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the venue.
Yes. Classes are held on weekends only across two months (12 days total), making the course specifically designed for students who continue working.
Payment is by bank transfer in a single lump sum only. Instalment plans and credit cards are not accepted. Payment is due 14 days before the course start date.
Last updated: 13 June 2026