Virtual Beer School gives everyone the opportunity to learn more about beer and show what they know
through interactive online courses taught by
Beer Sommelier & Advanced Cicerone® Natalya Watson.
Please note: All Virtual Beer School courses are currently on hiatus
as Natalya will soon be joining the Wine & Spirit Education Trust team to help with the launch of their new beer qualifications.
If you would like to start your studies right away, please click through to the Level 1 or Level 2 pages below for other course recommendations.
VIRTUAL BEER SCHOOL: LEVEL 1
A 9-week interactive online prep course for the Certified Beer Server exam.
VIRTUAL BEER SCHOOL: LEVEL 2
A 12-week interactive online prep course for the written portion of the Certified Cicerone® exam.
Please note: The cost of the exam is not included in the cost of the course. Virtual Beer School is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cicerone Certification Program.
Hear what past students have to say
“Loved this course”
I absolutely loved this course! Nat is a great teacher and is very good about introducing new beer concepts/ styles in a very approachable manner.
VBS attendee, Dec 2020
“Would recommend”
Brilliant course, presented in an informative and engaging way… I would recommend to anyone who is interested in learning more about beer!
VBS attendee, April 2021
“Absolutely fantastic”
Absolutely fantastic course! Loved the interaction with the other students. Natalya is a great teacher with a wealth of information about all things beer!
VBS attendee, April 2022
Find more course reviews here.
Natalya Watson (aka @beerwithnat)
Meet your educator: Natalya Watson
Virtual Beer School is brought to you by Natalya Watson, an award-winning beer educator, Beer Sommelier and Advanced Cicerone®.
Learn more about Natalya and what inspired her to set up Virtual Beer School here.
What sets Virtual Beer School apart?
Live time in the classroom with Natalya
Each week, you’ll meet online with Natalya and your fellow classmates to discuss the weekly lesson, test your understanding, and get your questions answered.
Prep for an industry-leading qualification
Get a great foundation in beer and the confidence to show what you know through the Cicerone Certification Program, if interested. (Note: the cost of the exam is not included in the course cost.)
Become part of a vibrant community
Community-building and connecting fellow beer lovers – both inside and outside the classroom – is a key aim of the course and one of the highlights for many past students.
Meet the VBS community:
- 400+ beer lovers across the UK & beyond
- Connect on social
- Chat in the online forum
- Join for an in-person meet-up
Get to know your fellow VBS alum on the community page here.
Virtual Beer School gives everyone the opportunity to learn more about beer and show what they know.
Online beer education brought to you by Natalya Watson, award-winning beer educator, Beer Sommelier & Advanced Cicerone®.
Virtual Beer School is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Cicerone Certification Program.
Virtual Beer School 