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Kick-start your professional brewing career with confidence.

Foundation in Brewing

Foundation in Brewing defines beer and beer styles and provides a detailed overview of the raw materials used to make them. Each step of the brewing process from raw material intake to packaging is explained in clear and simple terms with numerous illustrations, animations and interactive learning tools.

Foundation in Brewing has one of the most interactive online courses ever created by the CIBD. It features videos and animations of the brewing process along with interviews with leading brewers and industry professionals. 

Exam Dates

19 March 2025 Exam

Registration closing: 14 January 2025

Prices

Exam £390

Includes all learning material (online and self-directed) and the exam.

Membership offer £50

Special rate for students

Study Requirement 40 hours minimum

Who is this Qualification for?

Foundation in Brewing is for people looking to join the profession but have little or no brewing knowledge.

It is an excellent introduction to the world of professional brewing. Those supplying raw materials or technical services to the brewing industry could also benefit from the qualification as the knowledge gained from this qualification will enable you to better understand the needs of brewing professionals and to speak their language.

Qualifications

What's Next

The Foundation in Brewing is the first step in a learning journey that can lead to you becoming a certified Master Brewer. Once successful at foundation level, the next step in this journey is the General Certificate in Brewing.