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Doemens Water Sommelier

Doemens Academy

Study mineral water and sensory evaluation, then complete written and practical examinations for a Water Sommelier certificate.

Private credential

In person

Paid · price varies

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Certified Beer Server

Cicerone Certification Program

Demonstrate beer service, storage and style knowledge in the entry-level online exam of the Cicerone programme.

Professional certification

Online

$79

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Academy of Cheese Level Two Member

Academy of Cheese

Deepen your cheese knowledge with 100 specified cheeses, cheesemaking study and a 40-question online examination.

Professional certification

Hybrid

Price varies

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Advanced Cicerone

Cicerone Certification Program

Prove advanced beer knowledge through written, sensory and oral assessments, including beer styles and food pairing.

Professional certification

Hybrid

$850

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Basic Gelato Course Certificate

Carpigiani Gelato University

Learn Italian gelato production and earn a participation certificate after meeting the attendance requirement and passing the final exam.

Course completion

Hybrid

Price varies

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Certified Cicerone

Cicerone Certification Program

Combine written beer knowledge with tasting and service demonstrations to earn the second Cicerone certification level.

Professional certification

Hybrid

$450

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Master Cicerone

Cicerone Certification Program

Attempt the highest Cicerone credential through a two-day examination of beer knowledge, tasting and communication.

Professional certification

In person

$1,095

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Academy of Cheese Level One Associate

Academy of Cheese

Taste and study 25 iconic cheeses, learn structured cheese evaluation, and pass an online exam to become an Academy Associate.

Professional certification

Online

Price varies

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BJCP Beer Judge

Beer Judge Certification Program

Assess six beers in a competition-style tasting after passing the online entrance exam.

Private credential

Hybrid

Paid · price varies

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BJCP Cider Judge

Beer Judge Certification Program

Qualify to judge cider and perry through the BJCP entrance and practical judging examinations.

Private credential

Hybrid

Paid · price varies

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BJCP Mead Judge

Beer Judge Certification Program

Demonstrate mead evaluation skills through an entrance examination and a practical tasting examination.

Private credential

Hybrid

Paid · price varies

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Cacao Flavor Evaluation Certificate

International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting

Study and evaluate cacao flavor through sensory exercises, a multiple-choice exam and tasting assessments.

Private credential

Hybrid

Price varies

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Level 1 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting

Learn the fundamentals of fine chocolate tasting, cacao origins and sensory evaluation in an assessed introductory certificate course.

Private credential

Hybrid

Price varies

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Level 2 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

International Institute of Chocolate & Cacao Tasting

Develop more advanced chocolate sensory skills and production knowledge through the institute’s Level 2 certificate course.

Private credential

Hybrid

Price varies

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THAC Foodservice Tea Specialist

Tea & Herbal Association of Canada

Build practical tea knowledge for hospitality and complete an oral presentation assessment for a specialist credential.

Professional certification

Online

Price varies

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THAC Herbs & Infusions Certificate

Tea & Herbal Association of Canada

Complete three dedicated herbs and infusions courses to receive a digital certificate without a final certification exam.

Course completion

Online

Price varies

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THAC Tea Sommelier

Tea & Herbal Association of Canada

Develop expertise from tea origin to service, then demonstrate preparation, tasting, presentation and theoretical knowledge.

Professional certification

Online

Price varies

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THAC Tea Specialist

Tea & Herbal Association of Canada

Earn an industry tea credential through the required courses, an oral presentation and a multiple-choice examination.

Professional certification

Online

Price varies

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Doemens Water Sommelier

Certified Beer Server

Academy of Cheese Level Two Member

Advanced Cicerone

Basic Gelato Course Certificate

Certified Cicerone

Master Cicerone

Academy of Cheese Level One Associate

BJCP Beer Judge

BJCP Cider Judge

BJCP Mead Judge

Cacao Flavor Evaluation Certificate

Level 1 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

Level 2 Certificate in Chocolate Tasting

THAC Foodservice Tea Specialist

THAC Herbs & Infusions Certificate

THAC Tea Sommelier

THAC Tea Specialist

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