Foundation on the Three-Tier System
This course covers details of the three-tiers, why these tiers were created, and nuances to consider when navigating the system.
DISCUS Academy
Education for the Distilled Spirits Industry
Welcome to DISCUS Academy! Whether you are new to the spirits industry or continuing your professional development, you have come to the right place! Taught by experts in the industry, DISCUS Academy offers fundamentals of the profession as well as advanced training in multiple domains, enabling you to deliver the skills necessary to take your career to the next level or run your business successfully. DISCUS Academy offers courses both live and on-demand to fit busy schedules. Take courses a la carte or as part of a certificate program! Choose what works best for you!
Welcome to DISCUS Academy! Whether you are new to the spirits industry or continuing your professional development, you have come to the right place! Taught by experts in the industry, DISCUS Academy offers fundamentals of the profession as well as advanced training in multiple domains, enabling you to deliver the skills necessary to take your career to the next level or run your business successfully. DISCUS Academy offers courses both live and on-demand to fit busy schedules. Take courses a la carte or as part of a certificate program! Choose what works best for you!
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Courses
Distilled Spirits Regulatory Overview: TTB Regulations Parts 5 and 19
This course details vital TTB regulatory sections, advanced considerations and analyses, and expert insights on keeping products and operations advancing. Seeking CLE...
Market Innovation : Secondary Barrel Finishing, Expanding Beyond Distilled Spirits, and More
This course details some of the core product innovation trends and ways to navigate current regulatory issues with these products. Seeking CLE approval.
Managing Ancillary Operation Risk
This course will examine some of the unique operations and expanded services offered by DSPs.
Competitive Pricing Strategy
The course will walk through how a brand should consider pricing in a saturated market, the use of volume discounts in retail trade, and tiered pricing.
Intro to Branding
This course identifies the foundational elements of a brand and explains how a brand is formed in the minds of various audiences and customers.