Become a Brewery Owner

You will learn: what a brewery owner does, how to start and manage a microbrewery or craft brewery, and how to sell your beer and succeed in the brewery business.

What Happens in the Brewery Owner Certificate Course

The Brewery Owner Certificate course is an online learning program with suggested readings from the textbook (IAP Career College Guide to Become a Brewery Owner). This course is self directed, which means you may study and complete assignments at times that are most convenient for you from the comfort of your own home.

This part-time Brewery Owner Certificate Course has a recommended completion date of 6 weeks from the start of the program, however, you may choose to complete the course in as little as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

The Brewery Owner Certificate Course has been created to allow you to complete it without any teaching assistance. However, if you have questions or need assistance, you can receive help from a Faculty Member throughout the 6 weeks of the course.

Your Faculty Member is a valuable resource person and mentor who can provide you with personal teaching assistance to help you succeed in the course and advice to help you succeed in your new business.

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Course Topics

The Brewery Owner Certificate Course has been developed to meet high academic standards, ensuring that as a graduate you can display with pride the Brewery Owner Certificate you will earn from the International Association of Professions Career College.

Topics covered in the Brewery Owner Certificate Course include the following:

Introduction

  • Owning a Brewery
  • Home Brewing vs. Commercial Brewing
  • Types of Breweries

Getting Ready

  • Learning About Commercial Brewing
  • Working in a Brewery
  • Getting Volunteer Experience
  • Learning From Other Brewery Owners

Starting Your Brewery

  • Choosing Your Niche
  • Specialty Craft Brewery
  • Brew Pub
  • Contract Brewery
  • Brew-on-Premises
  • Buying an Established Brewery
  • Opening a New Brewery
  • Writing a Business Plan
  • Borrowing Money
  • Brewery Compliance Laws

Setting Up Your Brewery

  • Finding a Location for Your Brewery
  • Brewery Equipment and Supplies
  • Brewery Software
  • Buying from Wholesale Suppliers

Running Your Brewery

  • Brewery Operations
  • Bottling and Labels
  • Brewery Health and Safety
  • Bookkeeping
  • Recruiting Staff

Selling Your Beer

  • Pricing Your Beer
  • Getting Paid
  • Marketing Your Beer
  • Hosting Brewery Tours
  • Working with Distributors
  • Selling Beer Online
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What Is Included in the Brewery Owner Certificate Course Online

This all-inclusive Brewery Owner Certificate Course package includes:

  • Registration for the Brewery Owner Certificate Course Online
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Access to a Faculty Member to provide you with up to 3 hours of business mentoring during the course
  • (Optional) 2026 membership in the IAPO International Association Professional Brewery Owners for only US$ 2.99 per month
  • Downloadable Brewery Owner Certificate personalized with your name and the seal of the International Association of Professions Career College which you may print
  • (Optional) Opportunity to order official certificates printed on fine linen paper and embossed with the gold seal of the college
  • Textbook: IAP Career College Guide to Become a Brewery Owner (e-book edition)

 

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Our online certificate courses have previously been offered for a registration fee of $297 U.S. and include a textbook and professional membership – a total value of almost $377.

FALL SPECIAL: This all-inclusive registration package for the Brewery Owner Certificate Course is priced as only US$ 149.00 for the October 12, 2026 course.

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About a Career as a Brewery Owner

Do you appreciate good beer? Imagine the fun, freedom, and financial rewards of starting your own microbrewery or craft brewery.

If you have been brewing at home, you probably have one or more favorite beer recipes that you have shared with friends; imagine making money by sharing your craft beer with thousands of people.

Consider joining an industry that has seen amazing growth in recent years. The number of microbreweries in the United States grew from fewer than 500 in 2005 to 6,655 by mid-2018.

Beer lovers are willing to pay for beer of superior quality and better taste compared to the cheap brews produced by the mega-breweries which dominated the beer market in years gone by.

You might choose to start a craft brewery to make your own high quality beer, use the facilities of an existing brewery to save money while brewing your beer, or open a brew pub to sell your beer.

Great informative guide. Very useful in the resourcing and startup of a brewery.
Eric Holst, Noblesville, IN

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How can you benefit with a certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College)?

A certificate from the International Association of Professions Career College may give you:

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  • A competitive advantage when marketing your services
  • A sense of achievement and confidence
  • A credential for your resume when applying for jobs
  • Assurance to clients of your professionalism
  • Evidence of your expertise
  • Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)

With the International Association of Professions Career College, you can earn a certificate online more quickly and affordably than many other educational options.

Student Spotlight: A Graduate's Success Story

David Belsito

“IAP helped turn my passion into a successful career.”

Taking a course through IAP College gave David the foundation and confidence to launch his own business. He’s now in his third year of operations, and the business continues to grow every year. What started as a solo operation has now expanded to a team of four employees, and they’ve built a reputation for quality service in the community.

“I’m looking forward to taking more courses in the near future with IAP.”

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It can cost hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to take other certificate programs. When we discovered online courses based on old editions of our career guides costing over US$ 1,000.00, we knew it was time to offer our own online certificate programs.

Now, the leader in online career guides for dream careers, along with a team of respected academics, have created online certificate programs through IAP Career College, allowing you to study and earn a certificate from the comfort of your own home.

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  • What does a brewery owner do?
    Brewery owners oversee all aspects of brewery operations—from recipe development and production to taproom management, distribution, branding, and financial performance.
  • What will I learn in the Brewery Owner Certificate Course?
    You’ll learn how to plan, launch, and run a brewery or taproom—including brewing fundamentals, sourcing ingredients, licensing, business planning, marketing strategies, and production workflow management.
  • How long does the Brewery Owner Certificate Course take to complete?
    The Brewery Owner Certificate Course is designed to be self‑paced, with a recommended completion time of 6 weeks. However, you have the flexibility to complete it in as little as 2 weeks or extend it up to 12 weeks, depending on your schedule.

    Need more time? No problem. All of IAP’s Courses include lifetime access.
  • How much can I earn as a brewery owner?
    Earnings vary significantly depending on size and profitability. Industry data suggests owners may earn between $50,000–$100,000/year on average—with many reporting around $85,000 annually.
  • Can I start my own brewery after completing this course?
    Yes. The course gives you both brewing knowledge and business strategy tools—helping you plan everything from production to customer engagement and taproom management.
  • Do I need previous brewing or business experience?
    No. The curriculum is beginner-friendly, teaching both brewing fundamentals and business strategies step by step.
  • Can I take the Brewery Owner Certificate Course from outside of North America?
    Yes. The course is 100% online and self‑paced. You can enroll and complete it from anywhere in the world, with 24/7 access to all materials.
  • Will I receive a certificate when I finish the course?
    Yes! Upon completing the course and passing the exam, you will receive a Brewery Owner Certificate from IAP Career College—demonstrating your understanding of brewery operations and entrepreneurial readiness.
  • What is IAP Career College?
    The International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College) is a leading online career college offering online certificate courses and professional certifications for non‑traditional and “dream” careers.

    Since 1999, we’ve helped over 500,000 students across six continents get started in dream careers—from life coaching to event planning to end‑of‑life care. Our courses are flexible, beginner‑friendly, and designed for adult learners looking for practical, self‑paced options.

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