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Reinforce your brewing process technical knowledge to consistently produce high-quality beer and progress in your career.

General Certificate in Brewing

The General Certificate in Brewing covers the entire brewing process, along with other areas vital to brewing operations such as quality and sustainability. It introduces the science and best practice of raw materials, wort production, fermentation, maturation and beer finishing. You will learn about how standard brewing equipment is operated and controlled to make great beer. The learning material also provides a practical insight into important brewery functions such as hygiene, engineering, utilities and health and safety.

The General Certificate in Brewing is a globally recognised technical qualification. If you would like to know more about the science, technology and best practice of brewing and other areas vital to successful brewing operations, this is the right qualification for you.

Exam Dates

21 October 2025 Exam

Registration closing: 13 August 2025

Prices

Exam £560

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

Membership offer £50

Special rate for students

Study Requirement 60 - 80 Hours Minimum

Who is this Qualification for?

If you are a brewer who has never studied brewing science and technology before, the General Certificate in Brewing should help you to brew more effectively and progress in your career. The General Certificate in Brewing provides the knowledge required for a senior operator or team leader in a larger brewery, or for brewers in small and medium sized breweries.

Qualifications

What's Next

The General Certificate in Brewing helps prepare you to study the Diploma in Brewing. The CIBD Diploma in Brewing provides advanced scientific and technical brewing knowledge through a series of three in-depth modules.

What people are saying

"I would encourage anyone in the brewing industry to consider the CIBD General Certificate as it opens doors to deeper understanding of the craft and enhances your ability to contribute meaningfully to the industry".

Thuthijaya Thenuwan, General Certificate in Brewing