IBD Exam Review Course
Diploma in Brewing Module 3
February 8-17, 2011
Anheuser-Busch Beer Academy
Chicago, IL
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Limited to 40 Students
Course Objectives
This course will help attendees prepare to take the Institute of Brewing & Distilling (IBD) Diploma in Brewing Examination Module 3. This module is typically the most difficult to pass for those without an engineering or technical educational background. Similar courses exist in the United Kingdom. MBAA is now making the review course available in the United States.
Prerequisites
The course and examination is open to any candidate without prior work or educational requirements, although candidates need to be well grounded in science and mathematics. While the completion of the IBD General Certificate in Brewing is helpful, it is not required.
Why Should I Take the Exam?
IBD certifications are recognized as a highly respected and valuable professional designation. Many breweries around the world use the Diploma in Brewing to qualify potential technicians, team leaders, and head brewers.
Course Schedule
Outline
Tuesday, February 8 - Saturday, February 12
Module 3a: Process Technology
Sunday, February 13
Free Day
Monday, February 14 - Thursday, February 17
Module 3b: Packaging Technology
Speakers
Eric Candy, Inovate and Accredited Trainer for the Institute of Brewing & Distilling
Jeremy Browne, TMS Ltd. and Accredited Trainer for the Institute of Brewing & Distilling
Course Tuition
US$2,200 MBAA Member
US$2,500 Nonmember
US$2,333 Course + Membership
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Limited to 40 Students
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg
1800 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
U.S. & Canada: 1.888.421.1442
Elsewhere: +1.847.605.1234
Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/mbaa2011
Rate: $99.00Rate includes shuttle to and from the course location, internet in guest room, daily breakfast voucher, and Woodfield Mall savings book.
Diploma in Brewing Exam Information
Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
Module |
Topic |
Exam Date |
Module 1 |
Materials & Wort |
June 7, 2011 |
Module 2 |
Yeast & Beer |
June 8, 2011 |
Module 3 (a & b) |
Packaging & Technology |
June 9, 2011 |
Each module consists of four units. Each unit consists of one assignment and one one-hour long written exam, which will be split between short- and long-answer questions. Applications must be receive by IBD no later than November 1, 2011. Applications received November 2 - March 1, 2011, will incur a ₤40 late fee per module. Applications will not be accepted after March 1, 2011.
More information about the Diploma in Brewing Exam can be found on the IBD website. Please note, the IBD Diploma in Brewing exam is not offered by MBAA. You are responsible for locating an exam location.