Academy of Cheese are an impartial, not for profit organisation here to promote cheese knowledge, cheese education and careers in cheese. Academy courses educate both consumers and professionals through four levels of certification culminating in the highly anticipated accolade of Master of Cheese.
The Academy was set up to support Cheesemakers, with the aim of securing a thriving industry to operate in, with a captive audience of engaged consumers. A large part of the initial vision for the Academy was to create a world where cheesemaking can remain an aspirational way of life for many.
To discover more, please visit: https://academyofcheese.org/
As the certification body awarding the AFP Certification in Hong Kong and Macau, the IFPHK requires all AFP certificants to satisfy the rigorous certification requirements, including Education, Examination, Experience and Ethics. These are the "4E" standards and they indicate that financial planners are committed to providing competent and ethical financial planning services to clients. The "4E" standards assure the public that they will receive objective financial planning advice from AFP certificants who will help them meet their life goals.
After meeting the "4E" requirements for AFP Certification, Candidates are eligible to apply for AFP Certification with the IFPHK. Once application has been approved Candidates will officially become AFP certificants, and will be granted the right to use the AFP trademarks including AFP®, ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and in accordance with the guidelines established by the IFPHK. AFP certificants' names will be added to the IFPHK’s database for members of the public to verify their professional status.
Website of Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong: https://www.ifphk.org/
- To make available the opportunity for the exchange of news, view, proposals and ideas between Guild Members to encourage a high standard of competence and conduct for the benefit and advancement of the profession of Bartending
- To promote a close relationship and liaison between the Guild Members and the kindred industry throughout the world
- To organize and promote International Mixed Drink Competitions
- To promote educational facilities for the bartenders of the I.B.A.
Italian Wine Essentials (IWE) introduces you to 39 of the most well-known, divided into three vibrant modules—Wines of Northern Italy, Central Italy and Southern Italy.
Each module highlights the viticultural and vinification techniques behind the most important Italian ‘need to know’ wine styles.
Each wine is presented within a regional and cultural context while landmarks and traditional cuisine are highlighted to complete the curriculum.
Italian Wine Essentials (IWE) is more than an introductory course; it's a prelude to a lifelong romance with Italian wines, a launchpad to the internationally revered Italian Wine Scholar® Certification Program, vibrant WSG Member Community and the first step towards wine mastery!
To discover more, please visit: https://www.winescholarguild.com/certifications/essentials-programs/italian-wine-essentials
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a membership-based association built on foundations of openness, inclusivity, and the power of shared knowledge. From coffee farmers to baristas and roasters, our membership spans the globe, encompassing every element of the coffee value chain. SCA acts as a unifying force within the specialty coffee industry and works to make coffee better by raising standards worldwide through a collaborative and progressive approach. Dedicated to building an industry that is fair and sustainable, SCA draws on years of insights and inspiration from the specialty coffee community. For more details, please go to: https://sca.coffee/
