About Our Certifications
The Epicure offers globally recognized certifications in wine, spirits, mixology, and culinary arts—designed for both industry professionals and passionate enthusiasts. Each program combines academic rigor with real-world application, emphasizing sensory training, ingredient theory, technique, and service excellence. Whether you're launching your career or refining your craft, The Epicure provides a structured pathway to elevate your expertise across the food and beverage landscape.
Culinary Professional
The Epicure’s Culinary Foundations course is a globally respected certification program designed to equip learners with essential culinary skills and knowledge. Recognized by leading industry organizations, it sets a strong base for professional success.
Key Highlights:
✅ Accredited Quality:
Recognized by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) and WorldChefs as a high-quality program.
🌎 Multilingual Access:
Available in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, and Arabic for global accessibility.
📖 Comprehensive Curriculum covering:
- Culinary terminology and kitchen organization
- Food safety, sanitation, and hygiene best practices
- Knife skills and precision cuts
- Cooking methods: sautéing, roasting, braising, steaming, grilling, and more
Ideal for entry-level & mid-level culinary professionals, food entrepreneurs, or anyone seeking a solid foundation in classical technique.
The first 20 people to register for the Culinary Program, will recieve $100 off tuition!
Certified Rummelier
🌍 Explore global rum styles from:
Jamaica, Martinique, Cuba, Barbados, and other key Caribbean producers
🥃 Deep dive into rum production
Including fermentation, distillation, aging methods, and regional regulations.
📝 Build tasting techniques:
Learn to evaluate aroma, flavor, body, and finish with professional-level precision
✅ Understand the cultural and historical significance of rum.
Designed for bartenders, beverage directors, spirits educators, and rum enthusiasts looking to level up their expertise
The first 20 people to register for the Certified Rummelier Program, will receive a complementary Rum Tasting Kit!
Agave Spirits
🧑🏽🏫 Created by agave spirits experts with deep industry and cultural knowledge
🌱 Covers tequila, mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and sotol in depth
📖 Explores a variety of in-depth topics such as:
- Agave species, cultivation, harvesting, and traditional vs. modern production methods
- Fermentation, distillation, aging, and bottling processes
- Regional classifications, appellations, and Mexican regulatory standards (NOMs)
- Develops sensory analysis skills for tasting and evaluating agave spirits
Ideal for bartenders, spirits educators, beverage professionals, and agave enthusiasts.
The first 20 people to register for the Agave Spirits Program, will receive complementary glassware!
All Certifications are..
Done Online!
All of The Epicure’s certification courses are delivered entirely online, with select programs offered in instructor-led formats and others available on demand. This flexible structure allows learners to choose the format that best fits their schedule while still receiving industry-relevant, high-quality education from anywhere in the world.
Industry Recognized Certifications
The Epicure’s certifications are industry-recognized and designed to meet the professional standards of today’s food and beverage landscape. Developed by subject matter experts and aligned with global best practices, our programs provide the knowledge, credibility, and practical skills needed to advance in culinary, wine, spirits, and mixology careers. These certifications are trusted by hospitality professionals, employers, and educators worldwide.
Access to Experienced Professionals
Learners will have continued access to industry professionals throughout their certification journey, ensuring they can ask questions, seek clarification, and receive expert guidance every step of the way. Support doesn’t end at enrollment—it’s built into the experience.
