Your study of the General Certificate in Brewing is facilitated by online, self-directed learning material which explains all topics in the syllabus comprehensively. The learning material features clear and engaging text, numerous technical illustrations, and videos to help you reinforce your understanding of the subject. You can also check your understanding of the learning materials by answering multiple-choice questions at the end of every unit. 

Student membership is an entry point to membership for those studying with the CIBD or gaining relevant education. Benefits include access to BDI and reduced or free entry to CIBD events.

You can get this membership if you are:

• studying brewing, distilling, fermentation or associated subjects full-time at an academic institution (verification required).

or

• booked to sit a CIBD qualification.

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The scope of CIBD examinations is always the syllabus and is not limited to the learning materials.  For a breakdown of what candidates will be examined, please download the syllabus.

In advance of your examination, a series of instructions and support mechanisms will be sent to you by email which will include the requirement to download an application for the CIBD examination platform supplier.

Once you have followed these instructions you will be able to take your test on the computer you downloaded the Application onto. You take your test by logging into your account and connecting with your remote invigilator who will go through a series of checks with you before starting your exam.