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Wine sommelier

This is one of the most iconic and respected roles in the wine trade. Sommeliers are wine specialists that work at high-end restaurants, luxury hotels or wine bars.

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Beer Sommelier

A beer sommelier is a trained expert that specialises in beer styles, brewing methods and food pairings. The role is sometimes referred to as a Cicerone, particularly in the United States, or perhaps a beer specialist. It’s not as common as a wine sommelier, but the field is growing rapidly.

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Retail Store Manager

A store manager oversees the day-to-day operations at a wine, beer or spirits shop. It could be a boutique store in a small village, a fine wine merchant in a major city centre or perhaps one of many stores in a large chain.

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Our social impact

We believe education has the power to transform lives. Beyond delivering world-class drinks qualifications, we’re committed to making a difference through our social impact initiatives. These include scholarships and funded education programmes that support underrepresented communities and promote greater inclusivity within the drinks industry. By partnering with like-minded organisations around...

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Pink Boots Conference 2026

We're excited to be attending Pink Boots as a sponsor at their 2026 event!

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Where to study

We work with an extensive network of over 800 third-party course providers in over 70 countries, known as Approved Programme Providers (APPs). Most are open to the public. Browse our global APPs using the map below and find beer, sake, spirits and wine courses near you.