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dutchcanuck · Post by **dutchcanuck** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:24 pm

Well it sounds like Niagara College's brewmaster program is a go according to the globe and mail.
http://www.globecampus.ca/in-the-news/a ... e-program/

All I can say is I'm going to apply.

jaymack · Post by **jaymack** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:45 pm

I guess my first question would be if this certification would be viewed of real value, compared to say a degree from Siebel.

The_Jester · Post by **The_Jester** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:13 pm

Sounds awesome!

If only I were a younger man . . .

Rob Creighton · Post by **Rob Creighton** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:51 pm

jaymack wrote:I guess my first question would be if this certification would be viewed of real value, compared to say a degree from Siebel.

There are no 'degrees' from Siebel. There are only 2 week, 8 week and 12 week courses offering an 'intensive exposure to brewing' which have no recognized value other than a Siebel 'Diploma'. I would suggest the Niagara College course would actually be of legitimate value because I view Siebel as great spot to go and hang with a bunch of guys in the industry while trying a few new beers and little more.

sphilp · Post by **sphilp** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:17 pm

hmm, I'm now considering switching my major.

viggo · Post by **viggo** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:27 pm

I'm there!

jaymack · Post by **jaymack** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:38 pm

Thansk for the insight Rob. When I first scowered the 'net some time ago it seemed all Brewmaster education programs, in North America, led back to the likes of Sieble or U of C Davis.
I assumed these were the minimal expectations of someone wanting to became a certified Brewmaster within the industry.

TJ · Post by TJ » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:04 pm

The_Jester wrote:Sounds awesome!

If only I were a younger man . . .

Ditto that.

Rob Creighton · Post by **Rob Creighton** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:24 pm

jaymack wrote:When I first scowered the 'net some time ago it seemed all Brewmaster education programs, in North America, led back to the likes of Sieble or U of C Davis.

You are right. That's pretty much all that exists in NA. The UC Davis course is an extension of their fermentation science degree program. It allows a candidate to be exposed to an 18 week brewing science and engineering course that will help them write the Institute of Brewing exams out of England. The Siebel courses are obviously offering some of the same info.

Both are legitimate sources of brewing knowledge (in short bursts) but I like the fact that Niagara is offering a 2 or 3 year (?) diploma college course with practical experience and exposure to both the science and business aspects of brewing. The micro on site is both competition for us (GR) and a training ground that removes some of the missing links from a potential employee. It sounds attractive to me.

icemachine · Post by **icemachine** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:25 am

If I get layoff, I know where I want my EI training funds going.