Beverage studies programs go beyond teaching students how to make a good drink. They include lessons on preparation, food safety, and presentation, as well as management, ownership, and much more. Graduates often go on to work in hotels, restaurants, and bars around the world.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.