University of Richmond - School of Professional & Continuing Studies’ Post

Competition is healthy but.... I knew that when I started in this industry, that I would encounter competition - on personal levels but also in educational programming. I believe competition is healthy and should be expected and we at Prud'homme Beer Certification have constantly adapted to a changing environment. It's true that my goal was always to provide the best beer education. However, I draw the line at understanding my competition when it comes attached with a conflict of interest. To set the stage, please understand that I approached the largest beverage alcohol purchaser (LCBO) in Canada asking to be allowed to promote my programs to their staff. I was informed that they could not accommodate my request due to impartiality. They could not show favoritism to one supplier and I understood that. But now.... the Director of Beer for the LCBO has come out publicly and endorsed another program. In addition, this person is also the instructor of the course and these two things just reek of conflict of interest. This is supposed to be a level playing field. And so, I would like to explain the differences between our programs. Their level 1 program is $495 for a 6 hour program. All of the learning materials are e-documents not hard copies. Prud'homme's Level 1 program is 12 hours of in-class learning for $500 and comes with a variety of support materials (printed copies) at no extra charge. Their level 2 program is $899 for 17 hours of classroom study accompanied by 11 hours of home study. Again, all documents are electronic. Prud'homme Beer Certification Level 2 is $900 but includes all printed materials and 30 hours of in-class study. I feel the necessity to advise everyone interested in learning more about beer to truly investigate which program will best satisfy their needs. This not an apples to apples comparison. This year, Prud'homme Beer Certification celebrates its 15th anniversary of providing the gold standard in beer education. We are proud to have produced over 14,000 Level 1 graduates, over 900 Level 2 grads, 250 Beer Sommeliers and 36 Master Beer Sommeliers. For those of you looking for an exceptional beer education experience check us out at www.tfkbeer.com

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Check out this quick read from CTInsider! This article dives into our students' learning, highlighting the intersection of education and the brewing industry. 

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How do the trainings from Oksana Chernova at the ProCheese Academy usually go? ⠀ Recently we held one for category managers of different retail networks: Silpo, Komo, Metro and Delicat ✨ ⠀ At first, the students completed theoretical online training, and then met offline in our office and spent two days full of cheese knowledge👇 ⠀ Students: 🧀 tasted 4 types of milk and learned about the flavor characteristics of each; 🧀 created templates for their own cheese shops; 🧀 studied the classification of cheeses, tasting 8 on the first day and 17 on the second; 🧀 learned how to use the equipment for cutting such as a cheese guillotine and a board with a string; 🧀 created their own thematic cheese plateau, summarising all the previous theoretical knowledge within it. Leave your reaction if you enjoy reading about our educational modules! 

in brewing (level 2) course, I designed different exercises with different types of coffees and brewing gadgets for students in order to master the brewing chart.

Your brewery’s service staff are responsible for presenting the beer you’ve labored over to the thousands of customers walking into your taproom. Friendly faces are great, but they have to be backed by the knowledge needed to guide those customers toward beers they’ll enjoy. Training classes can walk your staff through the basics of tasting beer, what makes styles different, what makes each of your beers unique, how to make recommendations and answer basic questions, and how to convey your brand story. Hire me to lead a custom beer education program for your brewery! If your taproom serves food, these classes can also incorporate pairing recommendations. Get in touch to get started!