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This confidence-boosting spirits course for beginners is the perfect way to gain knowledge of the key styles of distilled beverage found around the world. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling more confident navigating a drinks list, stocking up your bar, and serving spirits optimally. The course will cover: o The basic principles of spirit production o The main types and styles of spirits o Factors affecting the flavour of spirits o Tutored tastings of 10 spirits (classroom courses only) o How to serve spirits o How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT) By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.

WSET's flagship Diploma arms you with specialist-level skills, knowledge and recognition as an expert in the field of wines. The course not only develops advanced product knowledge but will also develop your research and analysis abilities, which will continue to be of great value to you in the future. All our classes are delivered by highly qualified educators, many of whom are MWs, and all of whom are subject-matter experts. You'll learn alongside like-minded individuals in a discussion-led setting, with all theory underpinned by tastings of an extensive variety of still, sparkling and fortified wines from all over the world. Beyond the Diploma: WSET Alumni Body Upon successful completion of the Diploma, you will gain the distinction of the 'DipWSET' postnominal, making you recognisable as one of just over 10,000 individuals worldwide who have gained this prestigious qualification. You'll join a global community known as the WSET Alumni Body. This will offer you fantastic opportunities for continued learning, including a unique programme of tasting, networking and career events and access to market reports. You’ll join ranks with many of the wine world’s most well-respected figures and build long-lasting relationships with your fellow Diploma alumni. The Diploma is comprised of six essential units of study, each designed to develop expertise in a specific area. These units are weighted differently and require different amounts of guided and private study time. Those who choose to study with us through one of our classroom courses will taste over 250 light, sparkling and fortified wines, all carefully selected by our buying team to build your analytical tasting skills and contextualise your theoretical knowledge. Online students will be offered guidance on the styles of wines to source and taste. D1 – Wine production (20% weighting) o Vine requirements o Anatomy of the vine and grape o Grape growing options, explaining and evaluating the different approaches and how these options affect grape yields, quality and the final wine produced o Natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and price o Winemaking and post-fermentation options and how they influence the style, quality and price of wines D2 – Wine business (10% weighting) o The types of businesses engaged in wine production and the options for getting wine to the point of sale o Factors that contribute to the price of wine o Key considerations in wine marketing D3 – Wines of the world (50% weighting) | D4 – Sparkling wines (5% weighting) | D5 – Fortified wines (5% weighting) In each of these units you will learn: o How grape-growing, winemaking, maturation, wine law and wine business influence the style, quality and price of the principal still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) of the world. o How to taste and evaluate still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) using the WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) D6 – Independent research assignment (10% weighting) o How to research a specified wine-related subject and clearly communicate your findings

The Higher Technical and Professional Course in Cooking and Food Production aims to train technicians to be capable of conceiving, organising and executing food preparation and confection activities, following the evolution and creativity of culinary and gastronomy trends, while respecting the seasonality, nutrition and food hygiene principles.

The Food and Beverage Management Programme will prepare students to perform both technical and management activities in catering establishments, whether part of hotel units or not, as well as food and beverage departments.

Given the rapid digital transformation in today’s organizations, the need for data-driven decision-making in HR has become essential. The course will focus on understanding the application of data analytics to examine common HR challenges. Your class activities will include presentations from the professor and from guest speakers, case studies, workshops and participants groups’ presentations.

The luxury market is specific and requires a carefully defined marketing strategy to succeed. In this course, you will develop your know-how and skills for this market in three steps. First, you will discover the rules and characteristics that define luxury brands and how they differentiate from premium or fashion brands. Second, you will learn how to make strategic choices in terms of luxury branding and communication in various industries. Finally, you will explore how to appreciate and respond to current challenges faced by luxury brands.

The course focuses on presenting, illustrating and discussing what hospitality concepts are exactly, how to design and implement them. Your class activities will include presentations from the professor and from guest speakers, case studies, workshops and participants groups’ presentations. In order to apply the concepts covered in class, working in groups you develop a hospitality concept, and create a brand story.

The training program consists in: 👨‍🎓Institute: 1 month of classes at the Academy – full time, 5 days a week 🏢 Internship: 2 months in selected and accredited restaurants, laboratories, or hotels.

Become a top-notch executive in the world of Food & Beverage. Get ready to excel and develop your managerial skills in hospitality. Our F&B management program includes 2 semesters at our Sofia campus and a 12 month paid internship in the USA.

This is an innovative higher education program designed for future leaders in the culinary arts profession. It is a careful balance of the management and 'hands-on' skills required in this challenging field. The program includes specific cooking techniques, specific cuisine knowledge, food aesthetics and plating, menu planning, planning and controls, food science, and business management.

The program is designed and delivered by professional Chefs from Le Cordon Bleu Paris institute in order to meet the current and future requirements of the pastry sector. The acquired skills enable students to offer healthy and balanced pastries in a professional setting. During the programme, students learn how to replace rich and sweet foods while maintaining their nutritional value.

The hospitality industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years, showing it to be a sector resilient to economic turbulence. As demand for highly skilled employees in the industry continues to increase, this food business management course will equip you with the ability to design, manage and lead developments in the food business. Your studies will focus on the role of the manager and the issues they may face within the international food, food service and hospitality sectors. You will also explore new findings in food research. In addition, you will become part of a strong professional network who can support you with coaching and mentoring as you develop your career plans.

By graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Food and Beverage (F&B) Management studies, graduates will be able to: Recognize and interpret the different trends, challenges, and scenarios in the hospitality and tourism industries. Explain the foundation and conceptual framework of hospitality businesses, from operational to managerial perspectives. Explain the role and impacts of businesses in the development of environmental, social, and financial sustainability. Develop critical thinking skills through a foundation of broad and varied academic fields of study. Demonstrate the ability to make decisions, solve problems and think critically in hospitality business-related scenarios. Negotiate and discuss hospitality business-related issues with confidence and ease. Demonstrate effective management and operational techniques in hospitality operations (hotel, F&B, events, etc.). Apply effective verbal and nonverbal communication to ensure delivering the right impression and impact when dealing with clients and colleagues.

Become an inspiring leader in the dynamic world of hotel management. Apply communication skills, marketing knowledge and business strategies to the realities of managing a hotel or resort. Career pathways such as Resort Manager, Convention and Event Management or Sales and Marketing Manager await!