Qualifications

Professional Beverage Packaging Qualifications

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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. 

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Packaging Qualifications

Designed to support you on your journey through your packaging career. From the very beginning to running a macro or independent packaging line, there is a qualification and training course that is right for you.

General Certificate in Packaging Beer

This covers the basic knowledge required for a senior operator or packaging team leader in a larger plant or for general packagers from the growing independent sector.

General Certificate in Packaging Spirits

This covers the basic knowledge required for a senior operator or packaging team leader in a larger plant or for general packagers from the growing independent sector.

Diploma in Packaging

Attaining the IBD Diploma gives an internationally recognised and comprehensive understanding of packaging technology and its application.