There is a moment when you feel you have advanced: you master your routine, you know your style and your technique. And yet, you know your journey does not end here. It is not about starting from scratch, but about expanding your own language and incorporating new perspectives that question what you have learned.
Gastro Cocktail Academy · Disfrutar(***) and Paradiso group: World Best Bar 2022
Mixology by Gastro Cocktail Academy
Minor in Mixology
A program led by experts from the Paradiso group (World's Best Bar 2022), focusing on the fundamentals of mixology addressed from a contemporary perspective, integrating technique and creative thinking into beverage construction.
45 Hours2.475€12 daysPart Time
Ediciones disponibles
June 2026
| October 2026
| February 2027
JAPANESE CUISINE
Official MAFF Certification · Government of Japan
JAPANESE BRONZE MEDAL CERTIFICATION
Minor in Japanese Cuisine
The only school in Spain offering the Bronze Medal certification, official training endorsed by the MAFF. An immersion into Japanese cuisine detailing its techniques, product, and cultural context.
When you master your routine and know your style and technique, the need arises to step out of the ordinary and discover other ways of understanding the product and cooking. It is about expanding your own language and incorporating new perspectives that question what has been learned, bringing greater depth and creative solidity to your practice.
Minor Programs are short specialized training programs that address specific areas of cooking and contemporary gastronomic culture. Their intensive format concentrates learning in a few sessions, allowing a real update without interrupting your professional career.
Taught by leading experts, they take place in a demanding and multicultural environment where exchange and contrast enrich the learning experience, integrating thought and practice to reinforce the professional profile with a direct impact on the day-to-day work.
"Train in an environment that drives your evolution and helps you redefine and expand your identity."
Delve deeper into specific techniques with direct application in professional practice
Expand your field of specialization within cooking and contemporary gastronomic culture
Stand out in the labor market with skills relevant to the current context
Live an intensive academic experience in an international environment
Who is it for?
Students and professionals looking to go further.
Minor Programs are aimed at students and professionals seeking to delve into a specific area of cooking and gastronomic culture through a short, intensive format. Depending on the nature of the program, some Minors require previous experience or knowledge, while others are open to profiles wishing to start or expand their foundation in a given area. Minor Programs can be taken independently or integrated into the training itinerary of CIB students, provided the academic planning allows it.
Profile 01
CIB Students
Who wish to complement their training with intensive programs in specific topics.
You wish to complement your current training with an intensive 40-hour specialization in a specific subject.
You are looking to expand your profile with an additional certification backed by internationally recognized institutions.
You want to dive deep into a specific area not covered by your main program, without interrupting it.
The Minor can be integrated into your training itinerary as long as academic planning allows it.
Profile 02
Gastronomic sector professionals
Who seek to deep dive or update their practice in a specific area.
You are looking to deep dive or update your practice without interrupting your active professional career.
The intensive format concentrates learning into a few sessions, with direct impact on daily work.
Some Minors require previous experience or knowledge, while others are open to profiles wishing to start in a given area.
The demanding and multicultural environment of CIB enriches the experience with real professional exchange and contrast.
Program comparison
Where does this course fit in your CIB learning path?
Minor Programs can be taken independently or as part of your training itinerary as a CIB student, provided that academic planning allows it.
Minor
Specialization
Diploma / Master
Modular / Career
DURATION
40h (2 weeks)
160h–420h (3 months)
920h–1,400h (6–12 months)
980h–4,416h (9–41 months)
FOCUS
Specific area of gastronomic practice
Deepening in a broad area
Comprehensive professional training
Multidisciplinary training
LEVEL
Concentrated technical development
Advanced technical development
Full professional base construction
Expanded and multidisciplinary development
INTENDED FOR
Professionals or students seeking a specific specialization
Professionals who wish to master a specific area
Students who are starting or consolidating their career
Profiles seeking broader and more competitive training
Can I take a Minor if I am doing another program at CIB?
Yes, Minor Programs can be combined with other CIB programs, provided academic planning and time availability allow it. They are conceived as a complementary way to expand the level of specialization within the training itinerary.
Do I need previous experience to enroll?
It depends on the Minor Program. Some require prior knowledge or experience in the corresponding field, while others are open to profiles wanting to start or expand their base in a specific area. Admission requirements are detailed in each program.
What certification do I get upon completion?
Upon completing the Minor Program, students receive an official certification from CIB accrediting the successful completion of the program. Additionally, in certain courses, an extra certification linked to the taught discipline is obtained.
Do Minors have limited spots?
Yes, they are small groups to ensure practical, personalized learning with a high technical level.
Can I take more than one Minor Program?
Yes, as long as schedules allow it. Many students combine minors to broaden their professional profile.
How can I enroll?
Through the CIB website or by contacting the Admissions team to receive personalized advice.
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Your next specialization starts here.
Talk to our Admissions team. We orient you according to your profile and goals. No commitment.
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