Academy of Cheese Level 1 Associate Certification Course

Name: Academy of Cheese Level 1 Associate Certification Course
Start: 2026-08-16T10:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-08-16T18:00:00+08:00
Location: 9/F, Aberdeen Industrial Building 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Schedule

Sun Aug 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

9/F, Aberdeen Industrial Building 236 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong | Hong Kong, HK

Course: 16 Aug 2026 (Sun) | 10am-6pm (included 1 hour lunch break) | HK$2,950

Want to learn more about cheese? Then Level One is for you! Becoming an Associate of the Academy of Cheese is the first step to developing a greater understanding and appreciation of cheese.
The course will introduce you to the Academy’s own Structured Approach to Tasting and you will discover a range of tools to help you communicate more effectively about cheese. You’ll learn how cheese is made, how to assess quality, understand the provenance and range of cheese available. You will study and taste 15+ iconic cheeses before you’re ready to sit your online exam and gain your first Academy of Cheese certification.
Study Level 1 Associate Certification:
-Taste 15 cheese in classroom
-Get 1 year access to Level 1 online materials
-Get a delegate pack with 25 cheese profiles
-Take the exam to obtain Associate Certificate and lapel pin

Course consists of 9 modules
-Milk Production and Cheesemaking
-Maturing, Affinage and Grading
-Buying and Distribution
-Presenting and serving
-Communicating about cheese
-Cheese Industry Knowledge
-Regulation and Good Practice
-Tasting 25 Iconic Cheeses
Educator
Adolphus Foo, a highly experienced professional in the Food & Beverage industry, with over 30 years of expertise. He has held prominent roles, including Sommelier, Director of Wine and Beverage, and Director of Food & Beverage, in renowned establishments across Macao, Malaysia, and Singapore. He is accredited trainer for WSET, Sake Sommelier Association, Bordeaux Wine School and Academy of Cheese.
Prerequisite
No previous knowledge required
Course Structure
7 tutoring hours + online studies
15 cheeses for tasting
Academy of Cheese
Examination
30 minutes
30 multiple-choice questions
80% passing grade