Brewing Education
The University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, in collaboration with community partners around the state of Virginia, offers a professional beer brewing program for those interested in entering and advancing in the growing craft beer industry.
The Beer Brewer Professional Certificate program guides students through the entire craft brewing business, from procuring high quality ingredients and raw materials through the proper handling, processing, packaging and distribution of the final product.
The program highlights local, sustainable practices by partnering with regional suppliers, breweries and distributors. Students who complete the certificate program will be well prepared to enter the craft brewing industry in a variety of roles.
Community Partnerships
The Beer Brewer Professional Certificate program started in Richmond and is offered through the School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond. We’ve entered into partnerships with breweries, communities and colleges around the state to offer the program outside Central Virginia.
- In Central Virginia (RVA) and Northern Virginia (NoVA), we offer the program in partnership with local craft breweries and brewing suppliers.
- In Coastal Virginia (Tidewater), we offer the program in partnership with ODU’s School of Continuing Education and the Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance.
We’re proud to partner with these local organizations and breweries.
Career-Focused Framework
The Beer Brewer Professional Certificate serves as an entry-level program for those seeking to enter the craft beer brewing industry. It may also serve as a career-level program for those seeking to advance in the brewing industry, especially those seeking to shift from other careers or from front-of-house operations.
