Certified Cicerone
Cicerone Certification Program
The Certified Cicerone exam lets you quickly demonstrate that you hold a professional body of knowledge and essential tasting skills related to beer. You'll earn the right to use the title Certified Cicerone® and display the logo on your card and correspondence. You'll also appear in our certification directory, where anyone can verify your status. Certified Cicerones enjoy enhanced respect and prestige to help you succeed in the industry.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
$250 (USD) for written portion of exam; $200 for tasting & demonstration portion. $200 (USD) to retake the written exam; $150 (USD) to retake the tasting exam.
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeIdentify beer styles, flavor profiles, and brewing characteristics through sensory evaluation in professional settings.Developing
- KnowledgeExplain brewing processes and their impact on beer quality to customers and colleagues in hospitality environments.Developing
- KnowledgeApply proper beer storage and handling techniques to maintain product quality and freshness in commercial settings.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate food and beer pairing principles when making recommendations to enhance customer experience.Developing
- Hands-onExecute proper beer service techniques including pouring and glassware selection following industry standards in hospitality settings.Developing
- KnowledgeDistinguish off-flavors and quality defects in beer through systematic tasting and evaluation.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret beer recipe formulations and ingredient impacts to understand style authenticity and brewing decisions.Developing
- KnowledgeApply draft system maintenance and troubleshooting procedures to ensure optimal beer presentation and quality.Developing
- MindsetEngage with customers to educate and enhance their beer experience demonstrating professionalism and industry knowledge.Developing
- KnowledgeClassify beers according to established style guidelines using sensory analysis and technical specifications.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Purchase and accept beer using established quality and condition standards
- Serve alcohol responsibly in compliance with responsible serving practices
- Store beer properly to maintain freshness and quality
- Apply draft principles to maintain beer carbonation during dispense
- Operate and maintain draft systems in a beverage service environment
- Select and use appropriate beer glassware for service
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Certified Cicerone Overview Beer industry workers learn from many different sources and soon gain knowledge that distinguishes them from those on the customer side of the bar. But without certification, it is hard to tell what people really know simply by looking at a resume or business card. The Certified Cicerone exam lets you quickly demonstrate that you hold a professional body of knowledge and essential tasting skills related to beer. You'll earn the right to use the title Certified Cicerone® and display the logo on your card and correspondence. You'll also appear in our certification directory, where anyone can verify your status. Certified Cicerones enjoy enhanced respect and prestige to help you succeed in the industry. Prerequisites: Must have passed the Certified Beer Server exam. Candidates for this level of certification must be of legal drinking age.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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