Who teaches the School of Booze online drinks courses?

All courses are written and hosted by Jane Peyton — Britain's first Beer Sommelier of the Year, the UK's first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier), a Wine & Spirit Education Trust-accredited educator, former Guinness World Record holder for the world's largest beer tasting tutorial, and Imbibe Magazine's Drinks Educator of the Year. Jane has eighteen years of drinks education experience.

What online drinks courses does School of Booze offer?

School of Booze offers self-paced online courses in Beer, Cider, and Wine. Each subject is taught across three progressive levels — Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced — with audio and written learning materials, a multiple-choice examination, and a personalised digital certificate on passing. Courses start from £50 including VAT.

Do I need any prior knowledge to take a School of Booze course?

No prior experience is needed. The courses are written in plain, everyday language and suit absolute beginners as well as those with some existing knowledge who want to fill in the gaps.

Who are the School of Booze courses suitable for professionally?

The courses are popular with hospitality professionals, pub and bar staff, retail staff, brewery, cidery, and winery employees, drinks marketers, and anyone working towards an accredited qualification who wants a solid grounding first.

How long do the School of Booze online courses take to complete?

Each course takes approximately 2–3 hours to complete, depending on your reading and learning pace. Because the courses are fully self-paced, you can stop, start, and revisit content as many times as you like.

Are the School of Booze courses accredited?

The courses are not accredited qualifications, but the content covers the same foundational knowledge taught in accredited courses. They are written by Jane Peyton, who holds accreditations in beer, cider, and wine through the Beer & Cider Academy and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Learners who go on to take accredited courses will already be familiar with the core material.

What do the School of Booze courses include?

Each course includes audio learning files, downloadable written course notes, and a multiple-choice examination. Learners who pass receive a personalised digital certificate. Courses are fully optimised for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Can I buy a School of Booze course as a gift?

Yes. Gift vouchers are available for all courses and can be purchased through the School of Booze online shop at school-of-booze.com.

Is there a discount for buying more than one course?

Yes, bundle discounts are available when you purchase more than one course. Individual courses start from £50 including VAT.

Can I do a School of Booze course on my phone or tablet?

Yes. All School of Booze online courses are fully optimised for mobile and tablet, so you can learn on any device at any time that suits you.

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Whether you want to impress your friends, build your professional drinks knowledge, or take the first step towards a career in hospitality, School of Booze beginner drinks courses online give you a thorough, jargon-free education in beer, wine, or cider — on your own device, in your own time.

These self-paced online drinks courses were written and are hosted by Jane Peyton: Britain’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year, the UK’s first accredited cider sommelier (Pommelier), and accredited through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. She is also a former Guinness World Record for the world’s largest beer tasting tutorial. With eighteen years of drinks education behind her, Jane brings the same expertise to these accessible online courses as she does to her corporate and industry work.

Each course covers one drink — beer, cider, or wine — across three progressive levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced. You study in your own time, complete a multiple-choice exam when you’re ready, and receive a personalised digital certificate when you pass. Courses start from £50 including VAT, with discounts available when you buy more than one.

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Three progressive levels: Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced – each with a pass certificate
Audio and written learning in plain, everyday language – no prior experience needed
Self-paced: stop, start, and revisit content whenever suits you
Mobile and tablet optimised – learn on any device
Multiple-choice examination included
Personalised digital certificate on passing
From £50 per course (inc. VAT) – bundle discounts available
Gift vouchers available for all courses

Who the courses are for

These courses suit absolute beginners and people who already have some knowledge but want to fill in the gaps. They’re popular with drinks enthusiasts, perfect for hospitality drinks training, pub and bar staff, retail staff, brewery and cidery employees, drinks marketers, and anyone working towards an accredited qualification who wants a solid grounding first.

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Who are the School of Booze courses suitable for?

School of Booze courses offers concise learning for people who want to learn fundamental knowledge about Beer, Cider, or Wine. They suit absolute beginners and also people with some existing knowledge about the subjects whether you want to learn for your own benefit; or you need the knowledge for your profession in hospitality, retail, drinks marketing; or if you work in a brewery, cidery, or winery.

Are School of Booze courses pre-recorded?

Yes – students can do the learning in a time to suit their schedule.

What will students learn?

There are three levels of learning and if a student does all three levels they will study these subjects:

Beer: What is Beer
How To Brew Beer
Family Tree of Beer
What Determines a Beer Style
Fascinating Facts
Glossary of Beer Terms
Beer Styles
Hop Varieties
Malt – The Backbone of Beer
Health & Social Benefits of Beer
Beer History
Beer Formats & Packaging
Beer & Food Matching
How To Taste Beer Like A Professional
How to Judge Beer Like A Professional
Glassware To Enhance Beer
Great Brewing Nations

Cider: What is Cider
How is Cider Made
What is Perry
How Apple Varieties Influence Cider
Glossary of Cider & Perry Terms
Apple Varieties
Perry Pear Varieties
History of Cider
Cider and Health
Fascinating Facts About Cider
How To Taste Cider Like A Professional
Packaging Formats of Cider
Cider & Food Matching
How to Judge Cider Like A Professional
Cider Culture Around the World
Glassware To Enhance Cider

Wine: What is Wine
How is Wine Made
Sparkling Wine
Fruit Wine
Glossary of Wine Terms
Wine Grapes and Wine Types
Wine Regions
Wine History
Wine & Health
Fascinating Facts
How To Taste Wine Like a Professional
Fortified Wine
Wine & Food Matching
How to Judge Wine
Glassware To Enhance Wine
How To Prove Your Wine Knowledge in Public
Great Wine Nations

How long do the courses take to complete?

It depends on how fast the student reads, listens, learns and revises but 2-3 hours for each course is an approximate guide.

What do the courses include?

Audio Files
Written Course Notes (to download)
Multiple-choice examination. When you pass you receive a personalised digital certificate.

Can I stop and start the courses?

Yes, you are in in control of the learning.

Are these accredited courses?

No, but the course content is the type of knowledge that students learn in accredited courses. The courses were written by Jane Peyton who is accredited in beer, cider, and wine.

Why are School of Booze courses a good option compared to an accredited course?

School of Booze courses contain introductory knowledge that gives learners a solid foundation about the subject. Learners who want to go on and take accredited courses will already be familiar with the foundational knowledge which is helpful when starting accredited courses.