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Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate — HBSC

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Description

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 Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate provides a broad base of knowledge, covering all commercially relevant beverages, not just wine or spirits. The program's content covers: water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer, sake, cider, wine, and spirits & mixology.

Certifying Organization

Society of Wine Educators

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown
If significant work experience is needed? Unknown
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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