The world's first alcohol-free & non-alcoholic adult beverage professional training and certification program
The AFICIONADO™ Certification Program certifies and educates beverage professionals in order to enhance the awareness and experience of AFNA™ beer, wine, spirits, and cannabis beverages for consumers.
our mission
We are here to educate non-alcoholic adult beverage professionals and enthusiasts and grow the category, supporting a movement of people that want flavorful alternatives and great drinking experiences.
We also view non-alcoholic beverages as socially sustainable, and a portion of exam proceeds supports others in need of relief from trauma, stress, and burnout in the alcoholic beverage industry.
get AFNA Beer Certified™
A comprehensive training and certification program on alcohol-free and non-alcoholic (AFNA™) beer ingredients, sensory, production, handling, and service to market trends and distribution.
The AFNA Beer Certified™ Program is for brewers, suppliers, distributors, taprooms, educators, hospitality companies, influencers, solo advocates, and press.
We offer our programs as educational tools for our partners, and become educators for the program and share in the opportunity together.
get Cannabis Beverage Certified™
The Cannabis Beverage Certified™ Program is for beverage makers, suppliers, distributors, bars, educators, hospitality companies, influencers, solo advocates, compliance agents, and press.
Our course is currently offered to companies and organizations who want to ensure that everyone on their team has the knowledge needed to safely sell, serve, and promote THC drinks to consumers.