Academy Of Cheese - Master of Cheese Accreditation Academy Of Cheese - Master of Cheese Accreditation
Academy of Cheese Brand

Explore. Taste. Learn.

The Academy has been set-up to promote cheese knowledge and provide career development, both within the industry and amongst the wider public. It culminates in the highly qualified and industry accredited role of Master of Cheese.

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How the academy works
Follow the steps to get certified.

The learning process for each certificate is structured with courses available to suit your aspirations.

Choose a certificate

At the academy of cheese we offer 4 levels of certification all the way up to a master of cheese. Each level gets harder as you progress but each certification is better than the last.

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Choosing where to study

Selecting where to study once you have a certification in mind could not be easier. If you fancy a particular training partner then search through them or if it's date, location or duration you need to worry about then searching by course is the way for you.

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Learn

Once you have a certification, training partner and course chosen it's time to get on with the fun part. Your training partner will teach through various online tools, online reading and even hands on classes to get you ready for the exams.

Take the exam

Once you have learnt everything required for the exam it's time to take it! Your training partner will explain everything you need to know and what to expect. The exam is online so you can take it from wherever you are. All you need to do is pass! Good luck.

Our certifications
We offer 4 levels of certification.

Each certification follows on from each other and as you progress through the levels your knowledge and enjoyment of cheese does too.

Level 1

Associate Level Certification

Want to know your Le Gruyère from your Gorgonzola? Then Level One is for you! Becoming an Associate of the Academy of Cheese is the first step to developing a greater understanding and appreciation of cheese.

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Level 2

Member Level Certification

For those that have completed Level One, there will be a significant progression in the teaching and application of the Academy’s Make and Post Make Model and our Structured Approach to Tasting.

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Level 3

Fellow Level Certification

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Level 4

Master of Cheese

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Studying that suits you
You can train through a whole host of training partners across various locations and dates.

Study for a certification which ever way suits you. Looking for the perfect location, date or duration? Then search by course. Looking to study with a specific company then search by training partner.

Find a training partner

Your certification studying will be hosted by one of our training partners. They are the people that structure your learning and provide you with the hands on training you need to pass.

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Find a course

You can find the course for you by searching locations, dates and course durations. Select the one that best suits your timescales and that will be the training partner you are going to complete your studies with.

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