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As we transition to becoming the Chartered Institute of Brewers and Distillers (CIBD) on 1st January 2025 with a new website, you will not be able to book any qualifications or short courses between 1st January and 5th January 2025. If you have already booked a qualification or a short course with us, you 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.
Designed to support you on your journey through your brewing career. From the very beginning to running a single independent or multiple corporate breweries, there is a qualification and training course that is right for you.
Foundation in Brewing is for future brewing professionals with little or no prior brewing knowledge or early stages in the industry. It is an excellent introduction to how beer is made and packaged.
Foundation in Brewing will also benefit those supplying raw materials or technical services to the brewing industry.
This covers the basic knowledge required for a senior operator or team leader in a larger brewery or for general brewers from the growing independent sector.
Attaining the IBD Diploma gives an internationally recognised and comprehensive understanding of brewing science and its application.
The highest level of IBD qualification, requiring you to have the diploma or an equivalent qualification.