The Beverage Management Certificate of Completion will prepare students to work in the bar and beverage industry. Students will study safety, sanitation, supervisory skills, human relations, purchasing, cost controls, hospitality law, guest services, food pairing and menu management, and other general coursework.
This educational option can be completed: Part-time or full-time. Full-time students can complete the program in two terms.
This educational option is designed for: Students seeking the knowledge necessary for a career in the beverage industry.
This educational option can be started: Any term
Primary course location: Main Campus; some theory courses are offered online
Special Requirements
Students must be at least 21 years of age or older at the start of term for all BEV courses, except BEV 1160
Students must be able to lift 30 pounds
Students must be able to stand for the duration of the laboratory class
This program includes identification and evaluation of alcoholic beverages. Students are urged to consider their ability to consume alcohol before enrolling in this program. If you have concerns about the role of alcohol consumption in this program, please contact an Advisor.
Additional tools or supplies required for this educational option
Students are required to purchase uniforms, textbooks, and tools
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
Educational Opportunities
This embedded certificate of completion will give students an early exit point for gainful employment, and allows them to continue to the AAS in Brewing and Beverage Management. Students will also have the opportunity to earn the following industry certifications: level 1 Cicerone® certificate, New Mexico ServSafe® alcohol server’s permit, and ServSafe® Manager Training and Certification.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates who have earned the Beverage Management Certificate of Completion are well prepared for entry-level and mid-level jobs in the beverage industry. Jobs are available in breweries, wineries, brewpubs, restaurants, casinos, resorts, cruise ships, convention centers, beverage retailers and wholesalers.
Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.
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