Certificate in Professional Brewing/Distilling Technology (PBDT)
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We’re excited you’re here! Our mission at the Brewing + Distilling Center is to equip students with the right knowledge and experience to land their dream job in the craft brewing and distilling industry.
NOW REGISTERING FOR 2021 Winter Session: February 8 – May 5, 2021
Course Summary:
This course work is designed to train anyone to be employable in the Brewing and/or the Distilling industries. Strong classroom work, explaining the theories of brewing and distilling, will set the tone for practical brew house and distillery hands-on experience. We have our own Brewing Pilot System to brew as many batches as possible. We will also visit other local breweries and distilleries for lectures and hands-on work. All classes are taught by experts in their field, professional brewers, and distillers. There is no other Brewing and Distilling training in the South that compares to our proven method and industry networking that results in jobs after graduation.
LENGTH: 13 Weeks
HOURS WEEKLY: 12 Hours/Week
DAYS/HOURS: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 5.30pm – 8.30 or 9.30pm; Wednesday Brew Days: 4.00pm – 10pm
LOCATION: Classroom– 130 Bearden Place, Knoxville TN 37917; Pilot System Brewing: Geezer Brewing Company, Knoxville, TN
Need some help with tuition? Veterans Administration Educational Benefits (GI Bill) and WIOA Federal Funding for qualified folks
3 Options for Learning:

ON-GROUND PBDT PROGRAM
GI BILL FUNDING AVAILABLE
Get the full, hands-on experience of learning to brew and distill like the pros with our instructor-led classes.
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ACCELERATED PBDT PROGRAM
Can’t make it to class? Learn to brew & distill in the convenience of your own home with our live streamed instruction classes.
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HYBRID PBDT PROGRAM
Get the best of both options for learning with hands on experience and live streamed instruction.
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We Have Grads All Over!
Founders Brewing Co.; Terrapin Brewing Co.; Sugarlands Distilling; Tennessee Distilling Group; Old Forge Distilling; Knox Whiskey Works; Blackhorse Brew Pub; Crafty Bastard Brewing Co.; Smoky Mountain Brewing Co.; Lagunitas Brewing Co.; Karl Strauss Brewing Co.; Stone Brewing Co.; Pretentious Brewing Co.; and many others.