IBDEAU—Leonard Bugajewski Learning Center
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School Schedule & Registration
Class size is limited.
In addition to our IBDEAU hands-on training below, IBDEA members can access our Knowledge Center.
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Participation in the education program is either sponsored by your employer or self-funded. Confirmation of an active Workers’ Compensation policy or applicable waiver is required to participate. A certificate of insurance, including a waiver of subrogation in favor of IBDEA and Leonard’s Syrups, must be provided prior to participation in the education program.
Professional Draught Dispense Academy
October 27-30, 2026
This is a 4-day introduction to draught beverage dispensing. Day 1 topics include beer styles, understanding beer dispense, equipment and operations. Day 2 expands on the knowledge to understanding remote draw systems. Day 3 includes forced air remote draw system design, sensory analysis and more. Day 4 shows you how to submit a winning proposal.
Advanced Draught Dispense Academy
Class Date TBD
The IBDEAU Advanced Draught Academy is a hands-on, next-level 4-day workshop designed for experienced pre-qualified* draught dispense industry personnel. Students will acquire and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of draught dispense “best practices” and state-of-the-art technologies for beer, wine, etc.
*Pre-qualification: Graduates of the 4-day IBDEAU Draught Beverage Dispense course are automatically eligible. All other students must take and pass a fee-based Online Draught Beverage Dispense Exam before registering for the IBDEAU Advanced Draught Academy course.
Professional Soda Dispense Academy
October 12-14, 2026
Our new facility in Detroit offers a hands-on approach to learning, allowing participants to gain practical, hands-on experience alongside theoretical knowledge. The curriculum will cover topics such as CO2 monitoring and safety, BIB systems, dispensing equipment for carbonated and non-carbonated products (fountain, bar guns, etc.), regulators, cooling systems, water quality, and sanitation practices.
Advanced Troubleshooting School
October 15-16, 2026
The curriculum for this course covers areas of electricity and refrigeration that are often overlooked, including using multimeters, testing circuits and voltages, properly using gauges, understanding refrigerants, and, of course, diagnosing systems.