As we transition to becoming the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) on 1st January 2025 with a new website, you will also not be able to book for a qualification or a short course between 1st and 5th January 2025. However, all registered candidates will continue to have access to the learning material on Moodle. If you are making a corporate booking, our corporate booking system will stay active during this time. Please email Corporatebookings@ibd.org.uk if you want to make an enquiry or a booking for your team.
You will also not be able to access members-only resources, become a member or renew your membership on the new website between 1st January and 5th January 2025.
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling delivers Gold-standard Technical Qualifications and support programmes for the beverage industries that are recognised around the world.
Our Qualifications and our global community of experts and Members enable you to grow as a professional. The IBD connects you with an international peer network to help you and your business thrive in the competitive and challenging drinks market.
Take the next step in your professional journey with the internationally recognised IBD Qualifications. Our Qualifications cover all levels of your training: from Foundation, General Certificate to Diploma and Masters, and is offered in brewing, distilling, malting, packaging and cider making.
At the Institute of Brewing & Distilling, we are at the forefront of the latest expertise, taking the best of the past to build on our heritage and create a
robust and lasting future for our industry. Our mission is to nurture, support and champion the potential of our community around the world. Join us.
The IBD on demand courses are a dynamic, flexible and cost effective way to educate professionals on the production line and those working in supporting roles in the brewing and distilling sectors on some of the key and emerging areas of interest within the drinks industry.
IBD offers you plenty of opportunities to connect with new and old friends, build relationships with your peers, and find guidance from the industry leaders.
Join us for an event online or near you.
Tune into the fourth episode of our 10-part series, 'IBD: Past, Present, and Future' featuring Celina Dugulin, PhD in Brewing Science and Engineering Technology, and Technical Projects Manager at Murphy & Son LTD, about her experience so far in the industry and how being a part of the IBD community has benefitted her.
The Institute of Brewing & Distilling will hold two pivotal AGMs this year: the final meeting of the IBD and the first for the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD). These AGMs will offer our members key insights into our transition and the future direction of our community as we finalise our transition to the CIBD.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our first course series in Operations Management.
The Operations Management short courses provides brewers, distillers and packaging professionals with a practical understanding of the principles, tools and techniques of operations management.
A series of courses to help you master and understand the principles, tools and techniques of operations management.
Gain the knowledge essential for producing exceptional gins, consistently and at minimum cost.
Gain the knowledge essential for producing beers with exceptional hop character, consistently and at minimum cost with the Dry Hopping course!