Academy of Cheese Certification Course

Level One - Associate of The Academy of Cheese

For anyone who has a love of cheese and wants to know more, this is a fantastic opportunity to increase your enjoyment of cheese, gain a recognised industry accredited qualification, and become a certified cheese connoisseur.

Starting with Level One 'Associate of The Academy of Cheese', and culminating with the 'The Master of Cheese'. The Associate Level One course has been created to introduce you to the fundamentals of cheese; learn about the history of cheese, where it all began, why we have so many varieties, how cheese is made & matured, and how to taste cheese like an affineur.

Presented by our cheese experts, this one-day course includes plenty of cheese tasting, the Academy of Cheese delegate pack, access to online training materials & examination, a light lunch, and refreshments.

What you will learn

• A brief history of cheese
• How cheese is made & matured
• Discover why cheeses differ  
• How to taste cheese like an affineur
• How to create the perfect cheeseboard with the best pairings

Your learning materials

• A full day’s training course (including refreshments and a light lunch)
• Lots of cheese tasting
• The delegate pack (containing all you need to know)
• Online learning platform
• Online exam

Level One accreditation is awarded to students that achieve 24 marks or above from 30 multiple choice questions via our online exam. The questions are taken from the elements of learning outlined above.

Costs £195 +vat

For more information please call our team on 

01480 831112 or email us at hello@rennetandrind.co.uk

The Perfect Gift 

For cheese lovers and foodies alike - The Academy of Cheese Gift Certificate would make a perfect gift for friends and family.