PROFESSIONAL CIDER EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL INDUSTRY
GROWING THE CIDER INDUSTRY
Empowering cidermakers with the knowledge, practical skills, and industry expertise to produce better cider and build stronger businesses.
Through science-based education, hands-on resources, professional certification, and connections with leading cider and academic experts, the Cider Institute supports cidermakers at every stage of their development. From foundational production knowledge to advanced technical training, we help strengthen quality, confidence, and innovation across the global cider community.
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PRODUCTIONÂ RESOURCESÂ FOR THE GLOBALÂ CIDERÂ COMMUNITY.
Learn & Implement
Advance your skills through online and in-person trainings designed for every level of cidermaking.
Discover & Apply
Access tools, guides, research, and technical resources to support high-quality cider production.
Connect & Collaborate
Join a vibrant network of cidermakers to share knowledge, try new techniques, and grow professionally.
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
PROFESIONAL CIDER EDUCATION
The Cider Institute partners with industry leaders and academic experts worldwide to provide science-based education for a strong foundation in production knowledge. We offer the tools to foster a quality-centered approach to the craft of cidermaking.
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OUR ROOTS
Founded in 2016 as the Cider Institute of North America (CINA), the Cider Institute was created to meet the growing demand for professional training in cider and perry production. Building on the legacy of the UK-based Cider & Perry Academy, and guided by industry and academic leaders, we were incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to advance cider education and professional development.
OUR GROWTH
What began as a conversation among colleagues has grown into a global education initiative. We expanded access by moving courses online, developed advanced in-person trainings, strengthened the certification programs, and in 2025 rebranded as the Cider Institute to reflect our expanding international reach.
OUR FUTURE
The Cider Institute is expanding how we support cider and perry producers with partners worldwide. We are developing new courses and tools, launching a production education subscription and Cidermakers Hub, offering consultancy services, expanding online and in-person education, and growing our research initiatives. Together, these efforts will strengthen skills, knowledge-sharing, and innovation across the global cider community.
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THE CIDER INSTITUTE TEAM
 The Cider Institute is a non-profit organization made up of passionate cider industry professionals and educators with a mission to create a quality-driven and sustainable cider industry through education and research. We work globally with universities and training institutions to develop curriculum and support research that will benefit the entire industry.
OUR TEAM
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
"Cider Institute classes are absolutely essential for those wishing to enter the world of professional cidermaking."
- Joey Courchesne, Annapolis Cider Company (Nova Scotia, Canada)
"The instructors are always available, easily accessible and extremely knowledgeable."
-Â Jennifer Curs, Bauman's Cider (Oregon, USA)
"Â I recommend Cider Institute courses to anyone who is seeking education in cidermaking."Â Â
- Jee Won Jeong, Home Cidermaker (Seoul, South Korea)
OUR COURSES
CIDER COURSES TAUGHT BY CIDER EXPERTS
Cider-specific production education for beginners and professionals.
CIDERMAKING 101:
CORE CONCEPTS
Learn the essential steps of cider and perry production through a beginner-friendly, self-paced introduction to fruit selection, fermentation, maturation, carbonation, and packaging.
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES FOR CIDERYÂ EMPLOYEES
Build practical knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and Good Manufacturing Practices for employees working in commercial cideries.
GMPs, SAFETY & SANITATION FOR CIDERY OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Develop documented safety, sanitation, quality, and HACCP systems designed to support safer, more accountable commercial cidery operations.
CIDER & PERRY PRODUCTION - FOUNDATION
Build comprehensive production knowledge through a 12-week online program combining self-paced study, live expert instruction, sensory training, and practical industry application.
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