Our Courses

Develop courses are offered across all areas of the drinks industry, including: mixology, bartending, cider making, brewing, cellar management and sommelier training. Courses are open to individuals both in-industry and hoping to enter. All applications are subject to basic criterial and meanstested checks.

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Barfection Academy Programme

Barfection Academy programme is a practical training course that gets you ready for work as a bartender. The course is suitable for those looking to get their first job in hospitality or diversify their existing skills in cocktail bartending.

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Barfection Traineeship

The traineeship is a course with work experience that prepares you for work or an apprenticeship. The course covers the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as either a cocktail bartender or a barista effectively. 

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Basic Bartender Course (1 week duration)

With the Basic Bartender Course, you will learn how to operate in a bar serving classic and modern cocktails in just one week.

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BIIAB Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality Principles (Beverage Service)

This online qualification allows you to gain and then show the knowledge that is needed to work in the beverage sector, at an operational level.

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Drinks Community

The Drinks Community is the only dedicated member platform for people in the drinks industry to network, share ideas and have access to resources to help them upskill and develop their careers.

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Educate All

EdApp is the mobile LMS (learning management system) designed for today's digital habits, delivering engaging and effective microlessons anytime, anywhere. You can also train your teams anytime, anywhere.

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Essentials in Brewing

Obtain a clear understanding of how the brewing process transforms ingredients into a great beer and speak confidently about brewing to colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

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Global Bartenders Certificate in Manchester

The 5 Day Global Bartenders Certificate is perfect for anyone looking to enter the cocktail industry. The course aims to take you from zero to hero in just 5 days.

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Global Bartenders Certificate

The 5 Day Global Bartenders Certificate is perfect for anyone looking to enter the cocktail industry. The course aims to take you from zero to hero in just 5 days. 

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Return To Work

The Return To Work digital coaching course will help you to understand yourself better, so you can map out what you'd like your future career path to look like, and then support you to get you to where you want to be.

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

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WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

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WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines

Due to high demand, The Drinks Trust have paused applications for WSET Level 3 AWARD in Wines until 2024 or until further funding becomes available. 

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Spirits

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

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WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

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WSET® Level 3 Award in Spirits

Due to high demand, The Drinks Trust have paused applications for WSET Level 3 in Spirits until 2024 or until further funding becomes available.

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Sake

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SAKE UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

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WSET® Level 3 Award in Sake

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE DRINKS TRUST HAVE PAUSED APPLICATIONS FOR WSET LEVEL 3 IN SAKE UNTIL 2024 OR UNTIL FURTHER FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE.

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