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    Certificate Programs in Brewing

    To prepare for specializing in a specific field of study, many students complete professional certificate programs. While earning a certificate typically takes less time than completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, the coursework can prepare the student for employment and career advancement.

    What is a brewing certificate? This program helps to prepare a student for a career in the brewing industry. Coursework commonly covers the biochemistry of brewing, brewhouse processes, and technology, microbiology, yeast and fermentation practices, refrigeration science, carbonation techniques and mixed gas technology. Business classes may cover other brewing industry topics such as sanitation, packaging, quality control, and fluid logistics. Laboratory work can include hands-on brewing projects and working field trips to breweries or distilleries.

    After earning a certificate, program participants should be able to brew their own craft beer for either commercial or personal use. They can also apply knowledge about temperature control and food handling sanitation when working in professional or home kitchens.

    Certificate programs typically cost less than full university degrees, though expenses vary depending on the school. The location of the institution, including whether it is on campus or in a brewing facility, may also affect the cost. The length of the program and how course material is delivered also impact total fees.

    Students who earn this certificate often apply their knowledge at regional or contract brewing companies, microbreweries or brewpubs.  They frequently find rewarding positions such as head brewer, master brewer, assistant brewer, keg master or cellarman. Graduates interested in marketing regularly become brewery sales representatives, product trainers or industry insights managers. Positions as logistics directors, quality leads, production managers or brewing association executive directors may be available as well. Students who enjoy writing may become magazine editors or journalists covering the international brewing industry.

    Certificate programs commonly combine online sessions with classroom lectures and hands-on brewing projects. Universities offering brewing education can be found around the world. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.