Spirits · Institute of Brewing & Distilling
IBD Distilling Qualifications
The technical qualification for people who make spirits.
Advanced levelStep 3 of 4
- Levels
- General Certificate · Advanced Certificate · Diploma in Distilling
- Time to complete
- Study over months to years
- How you are assessed
- Written exams (and practical modules in some formats)
- Indicative cost
- $$$$ About $1,000–5,000
- Before you start
- Industry experience is helpful
- Where it is offered
- United Kingdom and worldwide
WHAT IT IS
Covers fermentation, distillation, maturation, quality and plant operations. Often studied alongside work in a distillery. Related university degrees in brewing and distilling also exist at institutions such as Heriot-Watt University.
Details are summarised from public information and may change. Always confirm requirements, dates and fees with the awarding body before you enrol.