For individuals new to cheese study, this certification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of cheese. You’ll explore the main types and styles of cheese through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe them (and much more). Upon successful completion you will receive an Academy certificate and lapel pin.
What will you learn?
In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to take your Level 1 exam and become an Academy of Cheese Associate. You will learn the correct way to taste cheese, how to present it, how it’s made and much, much more.
Here are the 9 modules which structure the course.
- Milk Production and Cheesemaking
- Maturing, Affinage and Grading
- Buying and Distribution
- Presenting and serving
- Communicating about cheese
- Cheese Industry Knowledge
- Regulation and Good Practice
- Tasting
- 25 Iconic Cheeses (of which, 15 for tasting)
The Academy of Cheese
Academy of Cheese are an impartial, not for profit organisation here to promote cheese knowledge, cheese education and careers in cheese. Academy courses educate both consumers and professionals through four levels of certification culminating in the highly anticipated accolade of Master of Cheese.
The Academy was set up to support Cheesemakers, with the aim of securing a thriving industry to operate in, with a captive audience of engaged consumers. A large part of the initial vision for the Academy was to create a world where cheesemaking can remain an aspirational way of life for many.
Study Level 1 Associate Certification:
- Taste 15 cheese in classroom
- Get 1 year access to Level 1 online materials
- Get a delegate pack with 25 cheese profiles
- Take the exam to obtain Associate Certificate and lapel pin
Examination
Online examination:30 multiple-choice questions (30 minutes, passing grade: 80%)
Course Structure
7 tutoring hours + online self study (12-24 hours recommended)
Prerequisite
No previous knowledge required
Graduate of Academy of Cheese Level 1 can get 10% off for WSET certificate courses.
2 persons : 10% off
Package prices cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion