IBDEAU—Leonard Bugajewski Learning Center

Hands-On Restaurant, Brewery, Beverage Dispensing and Gas Safety Training

Soda Dispense Academy

Class size is limited.

Why Attend IBDEAU?

  • 50+ years of industry education
  • Hands-on learning
  • Small instructor-to-student ratio
  • Real use cases and equipment
  • Certificate upon course completion
  • Networking opportunities

School Schedule & Registration

Fundamental Soda Dispense Academy

Coming Soon in 2027!

Professional Soda Dispense Academy

October 12-14, 2026

Our Detroit training facility offers a hands-on approach to learning, allowing participants to gain practical experience alongside in-depth technical instruction. Designed for technicians and industry professionals, the curriculum covers CO₂ monitoring and safety, BIB systems, dispensing equipment for carbonated and non-carbonated beverages (including fountain systems and bar guns), regulators, cooling systems, water quality, and sanitation practices. Participants will leave with the skills needed to confidently install, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize beverage dispensing systems.

Designed for field technicians responsible for installing, servicing, and maintaining beverage dispensing systems.

Participants develop the practical skills required to confidently install, service, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial beverage dispensing systems.

Who Should Attend?

Beverage equipment installers, gas distributors, CO2 techs, brewery professionals, restaurant facility managers.