Global Beverages Certificate

Course information
If you want to expand your expertise beyond wine and gain a comprehensive understanding of global beverages, the Global Beverages Certificate is the ideal course for you. This one-day intensive training introduces key principles across various beverage categories, enhancing your ability to serve and recommend drinks with confidence.
Facilitated by internationally certified sommeliers, this course serves as essential preparation for those aiming to sit the South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) or Court of Master Sommeliers exams

Prerequisites
No prior beverage knowledge is required to enroll. However, a background in hospitality or beverage service is beneficial. Since this course is aimed at aspiring sommeliers, experience in restaurants, hotels, bars, or other hospitality sectors will help you maximize your learning experience.

Syllabus
This course will provide a broad overview of global beverages, emphasizing practical applications in service and pairing.
Water
Beer & Cider
Spirits, Liqueurs & Cocktails
Sake
Tea, Coffee & Infusions
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Course feedback and discussion strategies for guiding patrons to optimize sales, and stock management

Outcome
Participants who successfully complete the training and pass the final exam will receive a Global Beverages Certificate from Sommeliers Academy. This certification will enhance their beverage knowledge and service skills, contributing to their professional growth in the hospitality industry.

Investment:
Cape Town Campus: R2790 (R2427 ex vat) for the full day program

Session One: Water
Types of water and their impact on taste
Bottled vs. tap water in service

Session Two: Beer & Cider
Beer history, production, and styles
Beer service and food pairing
History and styles of cider
Production methods and service

Session Three: Spirits
Principles of distillation
Introduction to major spirit categories: whiskey, brandy, gin, rum, vodka, and tequila
Serving and tasting spirits

Session Four: Liqueurs & Cocktails
Understanding liqueurs and their uses
Cocktail fundamentals: ingredients, balance, and techniques
Classic cocktails and their variations
Hands-on cocktail preparation

Session Five: Sake
Introduction to sake and its production
Sake classification and service

Session Six: Tea, Coffee & Infusions
Tea and coffee: history, types, and brewing techniques
Herbal infusions and their role in beverage service

Session Seven: Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Growing trends in non-alcoholic beverages
Alternatives for hospitality service
Pairing and serving techniques

Session Eight: Course Recap & Final Exam
Review of key learning points
Multiple-choice knowledge test
Course feedback and discussion