IICCT Courses

IICCT COURSES

Take your chocolate education to the next level

The International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting (IICCT) is an educational establishment founded by internationally renowned experts to offer the world’s first accredited qualifications in Chocolate Tasting.

Courses focus on the sensory understanding of chocolate in all its aspects, from cacao production through to chocolate making and are suitable for enthusiasts and professionals at any level, from novice to expert.

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IICCT Chocolate Tasting courses in Louth UK

COURSES FOR EVERYONE

Who are chocolate tasting courses for?

The IICCT delivers courses globally, from Italy to India, from the UK to Taiwan.

Courses are taken by chocolate makers, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, retailers, journalists and educators wanting to develop a full sensory understanding of fine chocolate and its flavour potential as well as enthusiasts at the start of their chocolate tasting journey.

If you are a complete beginner, it is advisable to attend a Cocoa Encounters Discovery Experience or to take the on-demand Introduction to Fine Chocolate in preparation for your Level 1 studies.

CHOCOLATE TASTERS UNITED

Join the professional chocolate tasting community

Studying with the IICCT isn’t just about becoming a certified taster, it is an opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded people.

You will be in the company of people who want to continue their learning through tastings, talks and chocolate maker visits, and educate the wider public on the benefits of flavour, craftsmanship and ethical sourcing of fine chocolate.

Successful completion of the Level 1 course gives you access to the wider IICCT alumni community including the vibrant UK and Ireland alumni group.

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Study options in UK

Kathryn Laverack is an experienced teacher with the IICCT, teaching their Introduction, Level 1 and Level 2 chocolate tasting programmes online.

Kathryn also offers the Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates in Chocolate Tasting in Louth, Lincolnshire, as the UK’s first IICCT approved learning centre. The in person courses in Lincolnshire are held twice a year, usually in October and March. You can study for Level 1 and Level 2 separately, leaving time between, or you can study for the combined Level 1 and Level 2 in a 4-5 day intensive course.

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IICCT UK Chocolate TAsting Courses in person

LEVEL 1

Level 1 provides an introduction to a sensorial approach to chocolate tasting and a good grounding in chocolate tasting.

This includes tasting of 9 or more different origins or blended fine dark chocolate bars, tasted in different forms for an understanding of aroma, length, texture and taste.

The first day finishes with a 60-minute multiple-choice exam for Level 1 based on the course content. Certificates will be issued upon achieving a pass mark.

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Aroma and sensory training exercises for IICCT chocolate tasting courses

LEVEL 2

Level 2 is held over an intense three days and provides a fuller understanding of fine chocolate and its flavour possibilities.

The Level 2 intermediary course explores the world of fine and origin chocolate in greater depth, looking in detail at the styles of different chocolate makers and different approaches to chocolate making, from micro-batch to large scale.

Treatment and flaws in cacao are examined as well as the chocolate production chain and how its elements contribute to flavour development.

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IN-HOUSE TRAINING

Sensory training for chocolate professionals

The IICCT programmes can also be delivered in-house to upskill staff. The programme is the same, teaching the tasting and evaluation of chocolate and giving an appreciation of where craft chocolate fits in the wider chocolate market.

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You can study for your Level 1 and Level 2 separately or in a concentrated four-five day workshop that takes you directly through to the Level 2 Intermediate level.

The Courses are examined and moderated by the Institute assessors to their standards as an accredited FDQ Learning Centre.

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