Attaining the IBD Diploma gives you an internationally recognised and comprehensive understanding of brewing science and its application. This qualification is suited for a brewery manager in a larger brewery or head brewer of a smaller, independent brewery.

With the explosion in numbers of craft breweries in the province of Ontario as well as throughout the rest of the country, the need for knowledgeable personnel who wish to contribute to the industry through the applications of art, science, and technology necessary for effective beer brewing has also risen substantially. CTS Canadian Career College is proud to offer this 39-week Diploma Program which can be easily managed alongside your busy work schedule. This diploma program prepares the graduate for work in various breweries, including large-scale breweries or craft breweries. The classroom instruction will primarily be done through an online distance learning model, enabling students to remain within their respective communities and not have to relocate for an extended period of time to take their theoretical training. Upon completion of the 5 month virtual classroom portion, students will be assigned to various breweries for the practical aspect of the training in a 360-hour internship. Courses include: Brewery Health and Safety Introduction to Brewing Processes, Practices and Technology Hops and the Chemistry of Wort Boiling Yeast and Fermentation Beer Maturation and Treatments Marketing, Distribution, Regulations, and Taxes Brewery Internship And much more! Graduates of this post-secondary Brewing Technician diploma will have the expertise to be a key asset in this booming Canadian sector, whether it’s in a large-scale operation or smaller craft brewery.