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LEARN THE SCIENCE & ART OF CIDERMAKING
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR CIDERMAKERS AT EVERY STAGE & SCALE
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The Cider Institute offers science-based education that connects research, technical knowledge, and professional production experience through online learning, hands-on training, and professional certification.
OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
The Cider Institute brings together scientific knowledge, research, practical experience, and the craft of cidermaking to provide high-quality education grounded in the realities of a changing global industry.
Industry & Academic Collaboration
Connect cider professionals, researchers, and academic partners.
Science &Â Practice
Understand the principles behind cider production and how they apply in practice.
Human-Led Education
Learn directly from experienced cider professionals, researchers, and educators.
Accessible Online Training
Build knowledge from anywhere through flexible online education.
Applied Learning
Build practical skills through immersive, instructor-led training.
Evolving with the Industry
Stay current with research, technology, and changing production practices.
FIND YOUR COURSE
Whether you’re new to cidermaking, building professional production knowledge, training your team, or developing specialized skills, find the course that fits your experience and goals.
START MAKINGÂ CIDER
CIDERMAKING 101: CORE CONCEPTS
Learn how cider is made through a beginner-friendly introduction to fruit selection, fermentation, maturation, carbonation, and packaging.Â
Online • Self-Paced
BUILDÂ YOUR FOUNDATION
CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION - FOUNDATION
Build comprehensive production knowledge through online study, live instruction, sensory training, and practical industry application
In-Person • Online Cohort
STRENGTHEN YOUR CIDERY SYSTEMS
GMPS, SAFETY & SANITATION FOR CIDERY OWNERS & OPERATORS
Develop practical systems for safety, sanitation, quality, and HACCP to support safer, more accountable cidery operations.
Online • Self-Paced
ADVANCE YOUR PRACTICE
ADVANCED CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Develop stronger production judgment through immersive training in cider science, fermentation, finishing, packaging, sensory evaluation, and decision-making.
In-Person
BUILD YOUR LAB SKILLS
ESSENTIAL LABORATORY TESTING OF CIDER & PERRY
Build practical laboratory skills through hands-on training in core analyses, testing techniques, data interpretation, and quality control. Â
In-Person
DEVELOP YOUR PRODUCTS
ESSENTIAL SENSORY ANALYSIS OF CIDER & PERRY
Develop sensory skills for product development through guided tastings, structured evaluation, flavor profiling, fault identification, and applied product assessment.
In-Person
GO BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM
Not every learning need follows the certification pathway. These short courses and learning modules can be taken independently based on your professional needs and interests.
TRAIN YOUR TEAM & MEET ANNUAL SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES FOR CIDERY EMPLOYEES
Build practical knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and Good Manufacturing Practices for cidery operations.
 Online • Self-Paced
DEVELOP YOUR CIDER JUDGING SKILLS
GLINTCAP CIDER JUDGE TRAINING SERIES
Build skills for more consistent cider judging through training in the biology and psychology of cider assessment, errors of judgment, and cider faults. Recorded training provides an accessible resource for current and future cider judges.
 Online • Self-Paced
LEARN FROM PEERS IN THE PROFESSION
TECHNICAL SKILLS SHARE SERIES
Learn from cider professionals through focused sessions on production skills, techniques, approaches, and real-world experience.
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Online • Live & Recorded
UNDERSTAND THE ECONOMICS BEHIND YOUR DECISIONS
CIDERNOMICS
Explore the costs and financial considerations behind cider production, operations, and business decisions.Â
 Online • Coming Soon
FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU
Not sure where to start? Use our Course Finder for a personalized recommendation, or book a 15-minute call and we’ll help you choose the training that best fits your experience, role, and goals.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
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BECOME A CERTIFIED CIDERMAKER
The Cider Institute certification recognizes the knowledge and skills demonstrated through our professional cider and perry production education. Build your foundation, deepen your technical knowledge, and pursue advanced training as your experience and professional goals evolve.Â
Courses develop your knowledge and skills. Certification demonstrates what you’ve achieved.
WHY LEARN WITH THE CIDER INSTITUTE?
 The Cider Institute connects scientific research, technical knowledge, and practical production experience to provide education grounded in the realities of cidermaking.
RESEARCH-BASEDÂ Grounded in scientific research and technical knowledge.
EXPERT-LEDÂ Developed and taught by experienced cider professionals, researchers, and educators.
PRACTICALÂ Focused on knowledge and skills you can apply in production.
CONNECTEDÂ Built through collaboration with cider professionals, universities, and research institutions.