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Welcome to Prud’homme™ Beer Certification.

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Prud’homme - a skilled workman or a trustworthy citizen

Prud’homme Certification™ is Canada’s first beer education program.  Its distinct three levels of certification offer something for everyone….

  1. An entry level for the Beer Enthusiast (beer drinkers or hospitality/beer industry workers looking to enhance their knowledge of Canada’s leading beverage alcohol). 
  2. Our second level of certification is designed for the Beer Specialist; those folks working in the beverage alcohol industry who require an extensive knowledge of beer in order to meet the demands of a growing and ever changing environment
  3. Our final level of programming is geared to creating the title of Beer Expert with a more detailed, extensive look at the World of Beer and methods of designing, developing and facilitating beer education programs and events.


How is Prud’homme™ different from other certification programs?

  1. Prud’homme™ is designed and developed for the Canadian Beer Industry and is therefore uniquely Canadian
  2. Prud’homme™ is a comprehensive program held in a classroom setting, where learning is encouraged through group discussion and interactive sessions.  The emphasis is on hands on experience mixed with some lecturette and theoretical formats
  3. Program content has been designed with the learners interest at heart
  4. Prud’homme™  incorporates a testing component to ensure education standards are met


History

Louis Prud’homme (1608-1671) was Canada’s first licensed brewer, established by Royal Decree in 1650

Click here for PowerPoint presentation of Prud’homme™ Certification program


Humber College logoCongratulations to our 2009 Graduates!

Congratulations to the Level 1 - Prud'homme™ Beer Enthusiast graduates - Ian Bentley, Jay Burnett, Jordan Bushell, Sarah Byford, Dean Campbell, Rob Cecile, Ross Danbrook, Robert Dero, Brad Edwards, Dale Flynn, Fred Ford, Jennifer Fraser, Steve Gligor, Chris Houston, Jeff Jones, Alex Kennedy, Tony King, Jim Lister, Hilary Lockie, David Maher, Mark Mattson, Gerry Mazzili, Samantha McCaffrey, Sheila Nolan-Ozses, Nick Porcellato, Stuart Reece, Chris Rendell, Pascal Robitaille, Francis Ronald, Kelly Ryan, Bernie Turcotte, Jason Valin, Brad Vaughan, Adin Wener, Scott White.

Level 1 - Prud’homme™  Beer Enthusiast

Course Outline

Pre-requisites:

A thirst for knowledge, interest in beer

Fees:  

$249 + GST

Class Size: 

20 maximum

Sessions / Weeks:    

Weekday - 2 sessions (7 hours each)/ 2 days

Course Description:

This course is focused on developing the participant’s overall knowledge and interest in beer.  This course will introduce a wide range of topics to enhance the learner’s appreciation of beer.

Passing Grade:

75%

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the main ingredients in beer as well as the basic brewing process.
  2. Demonstrate a general knowledge of beer styles and explain the differences between ales and lagers.
  3. Explain basic food and beer pairing concepts.
  4. Understand the need for draught quality and the issues contributing to a poor draught experience.

Availability:

Summer
Mondays 11 am - 4 pm The Cannery, Distillery District June 1,15 & 29
Fall TBD


Level 2 - Prud’homme™ Beer Specialist

Course Outline

Pre-requisites:

Prud’homme Beer Enthusiast™ Certification and
Industry Related Experience

Fees:  

$499 +GST

Class Size: 

20 maximum

Sessions / Weeks:    

4 days

Course Description:

This course is designed for participants working in hospitality or as an agent for a brewer.  It has been developed to provide learner’s with a greater breadth of knowledge of beer.

Passing Grade:

75%

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Understand and explain the impact different ingredients have on beer
  2. Understand and explain the impact different brewing process have on beer
  3. Explain the history of brewing in Canada
  4. Develop a greater understanding of beer styles
  5. Identify off flavours and aromas and their possible causes
  6. Explain the concepts of beer and cheese pairings.  Recommend a selection of beers to match certain cheeses
  7. Prepare a meal using beer as an ingredient
  8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of draught equipment
  9. Understand the concepts of dispense gases
  10. Understand and deliver an outstanding guest experience

Availability:

Summer
Mondays 9 am - 5 pm Fionn MacCools, Financial District May 10, 17 &
June 7, 21
Fall TBD

 

Level 3 - Prud’homme™ Beer Expert

Course Outline (coming fall 2010 - please email for details and course content)

Pre-requisites:

Prud’homme Beer Specialist™ Certification, 2 years industry experience

Fees:  

$749 +GST

Class Size: 

12 maximum

Sessions / Weeks:    

Evenings - 7 sessions / 5 weeks

Course Description:

This course is designed and developed for participants who will facilitate learning programs to others in the beverage alcohol industry.  It has a comprehensive curriculum focused on enhancing the learning experience and developing facilitation skills.

Passing Grade:

75%

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Understand the concepts of sensory evaluation.
  2. Plan, create and execute a beer dinner or tasting seminar
  3. Understand, explain and demonstrate the concepts of facilitation and presentation skills
  4. Build a working draught system and understand the concepts of draught line cleaning
  5. Understand the principles of cellar management

Availability: coming Fall 2010

 

Did you know...?

J.C. Jacobsen (Carlsberg) was the first brewer to successfully reproduce a pure yeast strain
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