Level 1 - Certificate In Tequila

Online certification course

Who should take this course?

Bartenders, restaurant workers can show their employers that they are proficient in talking about tequila when talking with customers. Happy customers mean more tips and more business to the owner, a clear win-win situation.

 
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  • Online
  • Takes approx. 4 hours to complete with revision
  • No prerequisites
  • OFFICIAL TEQUILA BRAND COURSES included:
  • Tequila G4
  • Viva Mexico
  • and more coming soon
  • Price: $249

What Our Alumni Say about our Level 1 & 2 Courses

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" I've never gone through programs like these where I would spend the whole day on the computer wanting to learn more about a topic."
Tammy Chapman
From British Columbia, Canada
"ITA's course is a neutral and accurate compass for navigating the world of tequila"
Akiyoshi Maeta
From Tokyo, Japan
"What I liked most about this course was the interactive pictures and videos posted up on each chapter. Well done."
Aspyn Walling
From Las Vegas NV, USA
"It’s all thanks to these courses that I continue to be addicted to inform myself of everything Tequila related!"
Alfonso Leon
From South Carolina, USA
"Easy to follow lessons and material even if English is not your main language."
Daniel Jovanovic
From Norrköppen, Sweden
"The International Tequila Academy has been a great resource for diving into all aspects of Tequila."
Nate Darnell
From Alabama, USA
"I came to ITA with very limited knowledge of Tequila and left Level 2 with the confidence that I can carry a conversation with even the most knowledgeable individuals.."
Sam Moore
From Colorado, USA
"I was not sure how much more I could learn from a level 1 course, but boy I was wrong! The attention to detail and the passion that has been put into this course is exceptional!"
Rudy Tryon
From Durban, South Africa
"Very friendly and easy-going course, it clarified the various of the spirit, the manufacture progress and the legal system. "
Michail Fytousis
From Attica, Greece
"Brilliant... The design of the course is laid out to ensure accessibility and it flows easily from start to finish."
Chris Haro
From California, USA
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The program

By completing this exam, participants prove that they have a solid understanding about tequila. They can distinguish between the basic classes and categories, understand its denomination protection and the basics of tequila production, serving and storage.,

Essential knowledge about tequila in one place.

Multiple choice online test – 80% passmark

Access to the relevant Online Course Material is provided instantly for all enrolled students. It includes access to videos, notes and downloadable materials. Students get a lifetime access to the study materials.

Upon successful course and exam completion, the participant can download their certificate online.

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Level 1

Syllabus

 CertTequila Online Course

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  • Denomination of Origin - states & regulations​
  • NOM number
  • Classifications - blanco, joven, reposado, añejo, extra añejo
  • Categories - Tequila, 100% agave
  • Misc. Labeling items - Alcohol by Volume, Net Quantity
  • The basic steps of traditional tequila production - jima, hydrolysis(cooking), extraction, fermentation, distillation
  • Production tools - brick oven, autoclave, tahona, roller mill, diffuser, pot still, column still
  • Basic agave facts - maturation time, agave tequilana
  • Tequila Service basics: expiry, effect of oxygen, vessel, serving temperature
  • The systematic approach to tequila tasting
  • Debunking tequila myths: tequila worm, cactus/agave, salt and lime, the darker the better, hangover etc.
  • Cristalino, flavored, mixto tequilas
  • Tequila as Mezcal - common roots, similarities, differences

Your Educator

Adam Fodor

Founder/CEO

Adam is the president of ITA. He has a masters degree in economy and holds several International and Mexican spirits/tequila related certifications. He is the author of several books and articles about tequila, special consultant of several interesting projects – the process designer of the special Siempre Exclusivo Vivo and Alma del Jaguar blanco tequilas. Last and most importantly, he is an experienced tequila sommelier having organized over 700 tasting events to over 3000 guests throughout his career.

Features

Learn about tequila in a fun way
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100% Online
E-book
Tequila Dictionary
Mini quizzes
Online exam
Videos

"I was not sure how much more I could learn from a level 1 course, but boy I was wrong! The attention to detail and the passion that has been put into this course is exceptional!"

Rudy Thorton, South-Africa

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