Attaining the IBD Diploma gives you an internationally recognised and comprehensive understanding of brewing science and its application. This qualification is suited for a brewery manager in a larger brewery or head brewer of a smaller, independent brewery.

You will be taught in-depth brewing science, covering all aspects of the production process. This qualification is split into three modules, each building on the knowledge gained through the Certificate level programme.

Pre-requisites

No prior educational qualifications are required for applicants to sit the Diploma Examinations.

However, the IBD Board of Examiners recommends that candidates should have successfully completed the relevant IBD General Certificate Examination and/or have studied Chemistry, Biology, and mathematics ideally to a minimum of A-level or equivalent* in advance of registering for the Diploma.

*Equivalents include (but are not limited to) International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, USA AP’s, Australian ATAR