World-Class Professors
The courses are taught by industry experts, all actively working in their specialty.
Brewing Certificate Waitlist
There is a waitlist for the Brewing Certificate. You will be notified of availability in the summer prior to the available class. The class size is a maximum of 35. If you do not make it into the next class, you will be notified and your name will be rolled over to the following year.
Once notified of class availability, you may choose to defer your eligibility to the following year.
Those currently working in the Washington State brewing industries have priority status for enrollment. Please put your affiliation in the ‘company’ line on the waitlist form.
BREWING CERTIFICATE REFUND POLICY
2 Installment Option Refund Policy
| Cancellation Date | Eligible Refund |
|---|---|
| Before September 1 | $2,300 ($2,500 minus $200 processing fee) |
| September 1 – February 28 | $0 |
| March 1 – August 31 | $0 |
In-Full Option Refund Policy
| Cancellation Date | Eligible Refund |
|---|---|
| Before September 1 | $4,800 ($5,000 minus $200 processing fee) |
| September 1 – February 28 | $2,300 |
| March 1 – August 31 | $0 |
Brewing Certificate Frequently Asked Questions
No, you will not receive academic credits or pay ‘tuition’ to a state university. You are paying a fee to participate in a non-credit, professional certificate program, therefore, standard Financial Aid and Scholarships are not available. However, you may be able to find an eligible scholarship that applies to continuing education and non-credit, professional certificate programs.
No, the certificate program is non-credit, professional certificate program which does not offer college credits or lead to a degree, therefore it does not qualify for VA Benefits.
No, for the same reasons as the above two questions, the registration fee does not qualify for a tuition deduction. However, it may qualify as a business education deduction if you have a business. You should talk to a tax accountant regarding the business deduction.
No, for the same reasons as above, however, you will receive an online subscription to the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture.
No, student cards are not provided to non-credit, professional certificate program participants.
The time commitment for the program will vary with each participant depending on background, education and/or winemaking experience. It will vary from a few hours a week to 10 hours a week. It will also vary depending on the course content, with some courses being more demanding than others.
All assignments have expected due dates, but under extreme circumstances, an extension may be requested from the instructor.
No, you cannot take it early, but with advance approval from the instructor you may receive an extension to take it the following week.
Exams are usually open for 2 weeks. The due dates for assignments and written exams are on the course syllabus. You will be responsible to print out the syllabus and stay on top of due dates.
All course lectures will remain open throughout the program. Your program homepage will close one month after the end of the last class.