Built for the
serious student

The Curriculum

Ten Professional Modules

Each module is written at a professional level — not a hobbyist overview. Covering history, agriculture, chemistry, anatomy, geography, construction, storage, ritual, retail, and pairing.

What You Get

Deep, Professional Content

Each module reads as a standalone mastery document. Written without padding, without beginner's disclaimers. This is the material you would get from twenty years of working in the industry, compressed into structured, readable form.

• 10 full modules covering the complete cigar discipline
• Illustrations, diagrams, and reference charts throughout
• Professional vocabulary used correctly in context
• Modules unlock sequentially — complete each one to advance
• No time limits on reading — work through each module at your pace

Study Tools

A Study Guide for Every Module

After each module, a structured study guide focuses your review on the material that matters most for the exam.

Study Guides

Built for Retention, Not Busywork

Each study guide combines short-answer questions with multiple-choice review. Submit your answers for automatic scoring and model answer feedback. Your progress is saved — come back to review any time.

• One study guide per module — 10 total
• Multiple-choice questions auto-graded instantly
• Written questions with detailed model answers for comparison
• Cumulative scoring tracked across all modules
• Downloadable for offline study

Study Tools

Study Guides Built for the Exam

At the end of each module, a structured study guide focuses your review on the material that appears on the certification exam.

Per-Module Study Guides

Focused Review After Every Module

Each study guide is scoped to the module you just completed. Answer the questions, submit, and see your score immediately. Written questions include model answers so you can assess your own depth of understanding before moving on.

• One study guide per module — 10 total
• Multiple-choice questions scored automatically
• Written questions with detailed model answers
• No time limit — take the time you need
• Results saved to your dashboard for review
• Retake any study guide as many times as you like

Professional Resources

The Cigar Sommelier Toolkit

Reference materials you keep and use after the course is complete — not just exam prep, but tools for the job.

Toolkit

Reference Materials That Work Behind the Counter

The Cigar Sommelier Toolkit is a collection of practical reference documents built for use at work, not just for studying. Regional flavor maps, the tasting wheel, the pairing matrix, the Qualification Triangle framework — tools that go with you into the humidor.

• Regional origin flavor profile map
• Cigar tasting wheel with aroma and flavor descriptors
• Pairing matrix — beverages, food, occasions
• The Qualification Triangle — retail recommendation framework
• Vitola size and smoking time reference chart
• Humidor maintenance protocol card

The Certification Exam

One Exam. The Real Standard.

The certification exam is the threshold between studying and earning. It was designed to be hard enough to mean something.

Certification Exam

70 Questions. 90 Minutes. 90% to Pass.

The exam is delivered online inside your student dashboard. Once started, the 90-minute timer runs. You may pause if necessary — your progress is saved. You have three attempts. If you do not pass after three, contact us and we will unlock an additional attempt after reviewing your preparation.

• 70 multiple-choice questions from all 10 modules
• 90-minute time limit per attempt
• 90% required to pass — 63 of 70 correct
• Three attempts included with enrollment
• Pause and resume supported — progress is saved
• Score and detailed results returned immediately on submission

The Credential

Your Certificate of Achievement