Academy of Cheese

Not for profit organisation, all about cheese, the Academy accreditation programme leads from beginner to Master of Cheese.

Academy of Cheese Setting new standards

Academy of Cheese are an impartial, not for profit organisation here to promote cheese knowledge, cheese education and careers in 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.

Academy courses educate both consumers and professionals through four levels of certification: from Level One, designed for fierce foodies as well as industry professionals up to Level Four Master of Cheese for the more serious curd nerds amongst us. The Academy is not only providing professional development for individuals but building greater respect for the industry as a whole, showcasing the skill, knowledge and talent of its members. In doing so, more career opportunities naturally develop, and the next generation of cheese professionals are inspired to get involved.

The Academy provides cheese education in six languages (with exams available in four) and champions cheese experts from 11 countries to deliver the courses as Academy of Cheese Training Partners. Through this opportunity they are expanding their businesses by creating new revenue streams, boosting their profile in the cheese community, and cementing their reputation as cheese experts.

The Academy of Cheese at a glance

Recognising talent within the cheese industry

Building a tiered certification system to nurture, develop and champion individuals.

Providing Cheese Education for All

Instilling product knowledge in all your staff, from warehouse operatives to marketing teams, will develop a greater respect for cheese, bring more pleasure to the role and pride for the job at hand.

Building a Global Cheese Community

We have built a vast network of cheese lovers, successfully uniting mongers, makers, writers, wholesalers, and consumers across the globe all joined in appreciation for genuinely great cheese.

Expert Contributors & Educators

Our course content is the result of collaborative efforts from a number of highly esteemed cheesemakers, academics, authors, mongers, affineurs and technical consultants.

Standardising the language of Cheese

The Academy designed and introduced the unique Make Post-Make model for categorising cheese; used by retailers to design their counters, wholesalers to review their ranges and consumers to design their cheese boards!