EDUCATION PROGRAM INITIATIVE
CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF SPIRITS (CSS) PROGRAM MALAYSIA
by ENTWINE
The Institution
The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) was founded 1974 in USA with a mission to advance wine and spirits education through professional development and certification. SWE offers professional credentials for those seeking to certify their industry knowledge by an independent organization measured against current industry standards, which are internationally recognized.
The Certification
The Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) is an international certification which tests a candidate's spirits knowledge and mastery of key elements within the world of distillation and spirits production. A rigorous exam, the CSS recognizes the core achievement in having mastered the fundamentals of fermentation and distillation of all major spirits types and categories, combining history, production techniques and distinguishing characteristics of style and terroir that makes each spirit unique.
This certification is widely recognized and regarded by the international wine and spirits industry. Successful candidates are entitled to add the appropriate post-nominal to their vocational signature, a valuable credential and respected mark of a spirits professional’s commitment to personal career development and ultimately to the spirits industry as a whole.
The Benefits
SWE credentials are career-enhancing and resumé-building tools for dedicated wine professionals by professionals. Certificate holders, also have the option to be listed on the SWE website, which maintains a pool of qualified educators and offers other resources. Many industry leaders have embraced the Certified Specialist of Spirits program as a vital credential that validates qualified proficiency. Among the active growing list are international corporations and education institutions of higher learning such as:
Brown-Forman, Kobrand Corporation, National Wine & Spirits Corporation, Southern Wine & Spirits,
Ben Arnold Beverage Company, Empire Distributors, Glazer’s Distributors, Johnson & Wales University and many more!
The Program
The body of knowledge required to successfully pass the CSS exam is detailed in the Certified Specialist of Spirits Book and Study Guide, that presents the fundamentals which all spirits professionals should be familiar with. Information is conveyed in a comprehensive, practical format and is designed to help participants gain a greater understanding of the complex world of spirits.
The Exam
The Certified Specialist of Spirits examination is a comprehensive test within a 60-minute time frame. Test questions are based on the content of the Study Guide itself. Certification is awarded to those candidates who answer at least 75 percent of the questions correctly. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate upon completion, a CSS lapel pin and the right to use the post-nominal CSS as part of their professional title.
The Candidate
You! Spirits merchants, sales, marketers, buyers, mixologists, bartenders, sommeliers, butlers, hospitality and F&B directors, lecturers, trainers, food & wine journalists and restaurateurs. Individuals that receive professional certification raise the standard of proficiency in the spirits drinks arena and assist the industry by elevating the knowledge base of everyone with whom they come in contact.
CSS PROGRAM SCHEDULE MALAYSIA 2012
schedule to be advised.
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*session commencement subject to a required minimum number of confirmed candidate signup.
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