Invest in Your Team, Reap the Rewards. Elevate Your Business with Edinburgh Whisky Academy's SQA-Approved Training Solutions.
In today’s competitive whisky industry, every customer interaction counts. Whether you’re a distillery, a retailer or a hospitality venue, the expertise and enthusiasm of your staff can make all the difference. And yet, with tight budgets, training is often seen as a luxury.
Discover how we can help you rethink this perspective.
Join the Leaders in Certified Whisky Education
Don’t let tight budgets hold back your business potential. Embrace the counter-intuitive truth that investing in your team, especially during challenging times, can lead to greater rewards. With Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s SQA-Accredited training solutions, you can transform your staff into passionate ambassadors for your brand.
Empower Your Staff with EWA Qualifications
At Edinburgh Whisky Academy, we offer SQA-Accredited training solutions designed specifically for the whisky industry. Our flexible courses are tailored to meet the unique needs of various customer-facing roles, ensuring your staff are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about what they do.
Certificates
Certificate in Scotch Whisky
🔴 Intermediate Level Online Course
Overview:
The History of Scotch Whisky ▫️ The Business of Scotch Whisky ▫️ Raw Materials ▫️ Production Process ▫️ Batch Distillation ▫️ Grain Distillation ▫️ Maturation ▫️ Blending ▫️ Bottling
Exam:
Final assessment is made up of 50 multiple choice questions.
Recommended For:
Whisky Enthusiasts, Hospitality & Bar Associates, Trade Sales Team, Trade Distillery Team, Trade Marketing Team, Trade Experience Team
Certificate in Irish Whiskey
💚 Intermediate Level Online Course
Overview:
Irish Whiskey History ▫️ The Business of Irish Whiskey ▫️ Production Process ▫️ Pot Still Production ▫️ Maturation ▫️ Blended Irish Whiskey ▫️ Bottling & Labelling ▫️ Sensory Analysis
Exam:
Final assessment is made up of 50 multiple choice questions.
Recommended For:
Irish Whiskey Enthusiasts & Producers, Hospitality & Bar Associates, Trade Sales Team, Trade Distillery Team, Trade Marketing Team, Trade Experience Team
Certificate in Gin
🔷 Intermediate Level Online Course
Overview:
The History of Gin ▫️ Gin Now ▫️ Definitions & Styles of Gin ▫️ Distillation ▫️ Botanicals ▫️ Gin Tasting ▫️ Gin Cocktails
Exam:
Final assessment is made up of 50 multiple choice questions.
Recommended For:
Gin Producers & enthusiasts, Hospitality & Bar associates, Trade Sales Team, Trade Distillery Team, Trade Marketing Team, Trade Experience Team
Diplomas
Diploma in Single Malt Whisky
⚫ Advanced Level Course (online or in-person)
Overview:
The History of Whisky & Distillation ▫️ The Business of Whisky ▫️ Raw Materials ▫️ Batch Distillation ▫️ Maturation ▫️ Sensory ▫️ World Whiskies
Exam:
The final assessment is made up of 200+ multiple-choice questions alongside a blind-tasting module. Delegates will have 2 hours to complete. The exam will be invigilated.
Pass Criteria:
You must receive above a 60% pass rate on each of the 7 modules.
Recommended For:
Whisky Enthusiasts, Hospitality & Bar Associates, Trade Sales Team, Trade Distillery Team, Trade Marketing Team, Trade Experience Team, Operations
Diploma in the Art of Tasting Whisky
⚫️ Advanced Level Course (in-person only)
Overview:
Overview of the Scotch Whisky Production Process ▫️ Multi-Sensory Experience ▫️ Influence of Oak ▫️ The Anatomy & Physiology of the Olfactory System ▫️ Flavour Development
Exam:
The final assessment is a 45 minute invigilated exam.
Pass Criteria:
You must receive above a 60% pass rate in modules 3-5.
Recommended For:
Trade Sales Team, Trade Distillery Team, Trade Marketing Team, Trade Experience Team
Bespoke Solutions
A White-label Online Training Platform
💡 Our Accredited Courses, Plus Your Content
Overview:
Combine our education courses with your brand story and key messages to deliver a fully integrated training solution.
Recommended For:
Companies looking to create a one-stop training solution, combining company & brand induction with a recognised whisky training program.
Diploma Courses Delivered On-site
🏘 Our Accredited Courses, At Your Place of Work
Overview:
We can travel to your distillery or place of work to deliver private courses to your team, creating maximum efficiency for your time rand training budget.
Recommended For:
Companies who have at least 8 staff members ready to pursue studies up to the Edinburgh Whisky Academy Diploma standard.
Interested to learn more?
Discover the difference that comprehensive, flexible and whisky-specific training can make to your business.
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