Discover the essence of craft beverages and brewing in our comprehensive online program tailored for aspiring brewers entering beer-related and brewery-related industries. Dive into the science, technology and recipe formulations across five dynamic courses covering brewing ingredients, equipment, calculations, microbiology and packaging. Join us online to unlock the secrets of crafting exceptional brews and kickstart your journey in the vibrant world of brewing.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Delivery: Online
Dates: This program consists of five online courses, each running five weeks long.
Costs & Fees: Please see course specifics below
Registration Deadline: Two weeks prior to course start date. Pending availability; late registrations may be accepted with a late fee. Limited space available so register early.
Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites, however, high school education and English language proficiency is highly recommended. It is advisable to take Beverage Ingredient and Craft Beverage Equipment & Technology courses, prior to taking the other Intro to Brewing courses.
Credential: Non-credit Certificate of Professional and Continuing Education
Dates: Sept. 15 - Oct. 17, 2025
Total Cost: $799 +GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
In this course, the student will learn how various ingredients in the beer making process affect the style and quality of beer and will examine barley and malting; the growing and selection of barley, the different varieties for malting and the technology and science of malting grains for different beer styles. The student will analyze malt, specialty malts and adjuncts and examine the growing of hops and varieties of hops that come from principal production areas worldwide. The student will investigate the effect of hops on the production of wort and the development of beer flavour. Alternative beverage ingredients will also be discussed.
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Dates: Oct. 27 - Nov. 28, 2025
Total Cost: $799 +GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
In this course students will learn the basics of unit operations and processing equipment used in modern commercial craft beverage production. Students will be expected to design craft beverage equipment layout.
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Dates: Jan. 5 - Feb. 6, 2026
Total Cost: $799 +GST (textbook not included)
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
In this course students will learn to use mathematics and statistics in materials control and development of beverage recipes to determine precise alcohol levels, and ingredient usage rates. Students will develop their own recipes and test them in the brewing courses.
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Dates: Feb. 23 - March 27, 2026
Total Cost: $799 +GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
This course will focus on microorganisms involved in craft beverage production. Students will develop an awareness and understanding of the importance of the biology of yeasts, their growth, propagation and management. Students will also be exposed to other organisms that influence brewing and the role played by enzymes. Laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience and will include biology, cultivation, purification and identification of yeast and bacteria involved in beverage production.
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Dates: April 13 - May 15, 2026
Total Cost: $799 +GST
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online
Students will develop a knowledge of bottling, canning and kegging alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that emphasizes best practices and their impact on product quality, stability and shelf life. Students will also determine how process control throughout the production and packaging processes directly relates to beverage quality and shelf stability. Principles of labelling including compliance with government mandates and packaging line design will also be covered.
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