Courses - Siebel Institute of Technology

Advanced Level Programs

Advance your brewing career and perfect your brewing knowledge with Siebel and WBA

WBA Advanced Brewing Theory Program

The WBA Advanced Brewing Theory Program (ABT) gives students a complete understanding of the technical issues encountered in professional brewing, no matter the size or scale, craft or large production brewery. The program materials address critical topics in brewing technology, offering students the knowledge on how to improve their products, processes and profits.

WBA Master Brewer Program

Our premier flagship twin-campus WBA Master Brewer program will prepare students in advancing their technical brewing knowledge and practical skills with a mixture of classroom theory and interactive hands-on brewing and lab sessions. With just 6 months of full-time study split between Chicago and Munich and conducted entirely in English, students receive what is truly an international educational brewing experience unlike any other programs offered elsewhere. ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR ONLY 2025 PROGRAM.

WBA International Diploma in Brewing Technology Program

The twin-campus/dual continent WBA International Diploma in Brewing Technology program will prepare graduates to progress in their careers in brewing through advanced theory and practical application of the learned theory content. Conducted in English at campuses in Chicago and Munich, this program provides a truly international experience in brewing science, technology and operations in just 3 months of full-time study.

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Intermediate Level Courses and Programs

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WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology

The WBA Concise Course in Brewing Technology will provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the brewing process, the dynamics of brewery operations, and issues affecting the industry. Within the span of this course, students will gain a level of knowledge that will benefit them in any area of responsibility in the brewery, covering every topic critical to successful brewery operations, no matter what size.

Brewing Microbiology course

Whether you are building a QC/QA course for your brewery from scratch, or you are joining an established quality control and assurance program, this course will benefit you immediately and throughout your career. Implement an effective microbiological quality control/quality assurance program in a short but intensive 5-day course duration.

WBA Fundamentals of Brewing Technology

The 5-weeks of online access for the web-based WBA Fundamentals of Brewing Technology Course will provide students with the primary foundations of the brewing process at an intermediate level. Within a very short timeframe, students will gain a level of brewing knowledge that will benefit them immediately.

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Entry Level Courses

Boost your brewing knowledge or take the first steps in your brewing career

Sensory Panel Management course

Ensure the quality and consistency of your product portfolio by learning how to build and manage proficient tasting panels that deliver accurate results with Siebel’s Sensory Panel Management course. NOTE: This course has been moved to Siebel Institute in Chicago due to the storm recovery situation in Asheville, North Carolina. Regular tuition applies to all enrollees.

Draught Master course

Acquire the skills required to address most of the draught-related challenges you will encounter as a professional with the Draught Master course’s mix of theoretical and hands-on training in every key area of draught design, service and maintenance.

Master of Beer Styles and Evaluation course

With instruction from noted brewing expert Randy Mosher, learn how to formulate and perfect beer styles aimed at winning competitions, and expand your knowledge of beer styles with the Master of Beer Styles and Evaluation course.

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WBA Specialized Lectures

The uniqueness of the WBA Specialized Lectures make them perfect for those looking to increase their knowledge in a particular area, or business owners wanting to provide education to their workforce.

Brewery Waste: Liquid and Solid Effluents Brewhouse

As a brewer, the brewing of a high quality, great tasting beer has always been a high priority. However, when...

Bottle Filling and Crowning Technology Packaging

Packaging is often an afterthought. In the context of producing beer, some say that it is not as "romantic" or...

Valves in a Brewery Engineering

Eight of the most common valve classifications, and their fundamental construction differences are presented s...

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