Silver • Level 1 • Approved Course Providers
The first step in your SQA-Approved teaching journey. This accreditation allows you to deliver Edinburgh Whisky Academy’s suite of Certificate-level courses.
Whether you're an independent educator or a whisky company looking to run your own internal training, Silver status opens the door to delivering accessible, structured and credible whisky education.
New for Trade Clients: Internal Training Solutions
If you're a whisky brand, bar group, distributor or retail chain looking to take charge of your own staff training, we’ve created a dedicated trade provider route.
This model allows you to:
• Upskill a full-time employee as a certified EWA educator
• Deliver in-house training to staff across your organisation
• Extend learning to distributors, hospitality teams, or retail partners
• Build training capacity that’s flexible, cost-effective and scalable
To qualify:
• Your nominated trainer must complete the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky, achieving 80% or higher
• Submit a training plan and attend a suitability meeting
• All payments must be processed via the employer
This is a powerful way to embed world-class whisky education
directly into your operations, on your terms, at your pace.
Who Can Apply?
To become a Silver Provider (individual or trade), you must:
✔ Attend the Diploma in Single Malt Whisky
(online or in person)
✔ Achieve 80% or higher in all modules
✔ Submit a business plan outlining delivery goals, venue details and recruitment strategy
✔ Attend a planning meeting with the EWA team
What You Can Teach
Silver Providers are certified to teach:
• Certificate in Scotch Whisky
• Certificate in Irish Whiskey
• Certificate in American Single Malt Whiskey
• Certificate in Sensory Appreciation
• Certificate in Gin
Course Resources & Assets
We provide access to full course teaching materials and digital assets to maintain quality and consistency.
Ongoing Training & Quality Standards
All Silver Providers participate in an Annual Training Update covering industry insights, teaching refreshers and peer learning.
Ready to Start Teaching?
Silver status is your gateway into a thriving global network of professional whisky educators. We’re here to support you at every step.
Get in Touch
Get in touch to explore Silver • Level 1 accreditation. Drop us an email and get the conversation started today.
