Academy of Cheese Level 2
A deeper exploration of cheese through structured tasting, production knowledge and sensory evaluation.
Designed for cheese professionals and passionate enthusiasts ready to move beyond the fundamentals, Level 2 develops a more detailed understanding of cheesemaking, maturation, affinage and cheese communication.
For those who want to work with cheese with more precision and understanding. Available from autumn.
Next session: Autumn 2026 – stay tuned
Format: Online, live Zoom sessions + guided independent study
Price: €450 introductory price.
Is this course for you?
This course is ideal for:
- Level 1 graduates looking to deepen their understanding of cheese.
- Passionate cheese enthusiasts ready to move beyond the fundamentals.
- Food writers, bloggers and communicators working with artisan cheese.
- Professional working in retail, hospitality or distribution.
- Marketers and communicators working with producers.
- Producers interested in developing broader cheese knowledge and sensory evaluation skills.
To join Level 2, you must have successfully completed Academy of Cheese Level 1.
What you'll walk away with
After this course, you will be able to:
- Understand cheese production and maturation in greater depth
- Analyse flavour, texture and structure using a more advanced tasting framework
- Recognise the impact of milk, make techniques and affinage on the final cheese
- Develop a broader understanding of cheese styles, quality and common defects
- Expand your knowledge of iconic cheeses and international cheese culture
- Apply a more structured professional approach to tasting and evaluation
- Prepare for the Academy of Cheese Level 2 certification exam
Our promise
I help students move beyond the fundamentals of cheese and develop a more structured understanding of production, maturation, tasting and evaluation through a guided and approachable Level 2 learning experience.
How the course works
Step 1: Join the live online sessions
You attend live Zoom sessions where we explore the Level 2 modules in a more detailed and structured way, building on the foundations introduced in Level 1.
Step 2: Taste, analyse and evaluate cheese
Throughout the course, you work with structured tasting models, cheese profiles and guided sensory evaluation exercises designed to develop a more analytical approach to cheese.
Step 3: Study independently with guidance
Alongside the live sessions, you continue your studies through the Academy of Cheese platform, course materials and additional guided resources designed to support deeper understanding and independent learning.
Step 4: Take the online exam
Level 2 includes a more advanced coursework and study requirements. You have up to 12 months to complete the certification. When you feel ready, you take the Level 2 exam online.
What you will learn
The course covers the 9 core modules of Academy of Cheese Level 1:
Maturation and affinage
Qualitative evaluation
Presentation, retail and industry knowledge
Throughout the course, you will develop a deeper understanding of cheesemaking, maturation, tasting and professional cheese communication while building a more structured approach to evaluation and analysis.
What is included in the price
Your €450 includes:
- 3 live Zoom sessions (aprox. 3h each)
- Structured tasting and sensory evaluation guidance
- Support materials
- Access to the Academy of Cheese platform
- Academy of Cheese tasting sheets and study tools
- Access to Cheese Library with over 400 cheeses to explore
- Guidance and support through your studies
- Online examination fee
- WhatsApp group support during the study period
Bonus
Included study resources
Alongside the Academy of Cheese materials, students receive additional guided resources and tasting support created to make independent Level 2 study more structured and approachable.
Why this course is different
This course gives you:
- A more structured way to analyse and evaluate cheese
- Greater confidence when communicating about flavour, texture and quality
- A deeper understanding of maturation, affinage and cheese styles
- Broader knowledge of international cheese culture
- A clearer professional framework
Learn with Andreea
Cheese became much more interesting to me the moment I started understanding what shapes flavour, texture and character.
Today, through Cheese Orbit, I help others approach cheese with more confidence, curiosity and clarity.
Studying with me you will gain:
- Clear explanations
- Structured tasting and sensory guidance.
- A welcoming learning environment for all experience levels.
- Ongoing support throughout your studies.