The Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate (HBSC) is an entry-level, beverage knowledge program designed to fulfill the needs of the hospitality and culinary industries and their employees. The Beverage Specialist Certificate can also be used as an entry-level course for those planning to pursue higher levels of wine, beer, or spirits certification.
Apply knowledge of coffee and tea in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of beer in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of sake, cider, and perry in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of wine in a hospitality beverage service contextApply knowledge of spirits in a hospitality beverage service contextEvaluate beverages using sensory evaluation and tasting notes in a hospitality contextApply service standards for commercially relevant beverages in a hospitality environmentApply responsible beverage alcohol service practices in a hospitality context