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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.
CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTIONÂ COURSES
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.
Best for:Â Beginners and enthusiasts, home cidermakers, non-production cidery staff
Online • Self-Paced
BUILDÂ YOUR FOUNDATION
CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION - FOUNDATION
Build comprehensive knowledge of cider and perry production through our flagship course, combining scientific principles, practical skills, and professional production experience. Successful completion leading to the Certified Cidermaker credential.
Best for:Â Aspiring and professional producers, experienced home cidermakers
Online & In Person Options
STRENGTHEN YOUR CIDERY SYSTEMS
GMPS, SAFETY & SANITATION FOR CIDERY OWNERS & OPERATORS
Develop the knowledge and tools to strengthen food safety, sanitation, quality systems, workplace safety, and record-keeping - including development of a HACCP plan for your business.
Best for:Â Cidery owners, operators, and production managers
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Online • Self-Paced
UNDERSTAND CIDER CHEMISTRY
ESSENTIAL LABORATORY TESTING OF CIDER & PERRY
Develop practical laboratory skills to measure key chemical parameters in cider and perry, interpret results, and make more informed production decisions.
Best for:Â Cider producers and production staff developing laboratory skills
In-Person • 3 Days
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.
Best for: Cidery staff across production, quality, tasting room, and management roles
In-Person • 2 Days
ADVANCE YOUR PRACTICE
ADVANCED CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Integrate cider science, production practice, sensory evaluation, and analytical tools through advanced instruction and an intensive, week-long cidermaking project.
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Experienced cidermakers ready to deepen and integrate their technical and practical expertise
In-Person • 5 Days
GO BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM
Not every learning opportunity follows the certification pathway. These modules and short courses 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 good manufacturing practices, sanitation, food safety, and quality assurance and control in a cidery environment.
Best for: Cidery employees and production staff
 Online • Self-Paced
DEVELOP YOUR CIDER JUDGING SKILLS
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. Developed for GLINTCAP in collaboration with the Michigan Cider Association.Â
Best for:Â Cider judges and competition organizers
 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.
Best for:Â Cider professionals looking to expand their technical knowledge and share practical experience.
Online • Live & Recorded
UNDERSTAND THE ECONOMICS BEHIND YOUR DECISIONS
CIDERNOMICS
Explore the costs and financial considerations behind cider production, operations, and business decisions.Â
Best for:Â Cidery owners, managers, and aspiring cider business owners
 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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EDUCATION
- Cidermaking 101
- Cider and Perry Production Foundation Online
- Advanced Cider & Perry Production: Professional Practice
- Essential Sensory Analysis of Cider & Perry
- Essential Laboratory Testing of Cider & Perry
- Good Manufacturing Practices for Cidery Employees
- GMPs, Safety & Sanitation for Cidery Owners and Operators