Dallas College

Journeyman Brewer/Technical Brewer


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Start Your Brewing Career with Dallas College

Explore the exciting opportunities at Dallas College’s Journeyman/Technical Brewer program. With support from over 20 local brewery partners, this hands-on certificate program equips current and aspiring brewery personnel with the skills needed to thrive in the growing beer industry.

Begin your brewing journey here! 

Search for RSTO classes in the Dallas College Continuing Education Schedule and take the first step towards a rewarding career in brewing.

Journeyman Brewer/Technical Brewer at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Certificate Programs

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$3,600-$5,000

Estimated time to complete1:

2 months

  • Eastfield3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Workforce Training

Dallas College offers fast, flexible credentials designed with local employers to help you quickly start or advance your career.

Can I Get a Job?

Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.

  • These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
  • These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
  • Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
  • Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
  • Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
  • Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.

If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.

Pathway Specialist

Questions About Degrees and Certificates?

We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Journeyman Brewer/Technical Brewer programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Since 2015, the Journeyman Brewer Academy has successfully graduated over 200 students, with a placement rate of over 98%. Many students are hired by breweries while still completing their education.

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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators

$22/hr

Median Salary

65

Job Openings

+22%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Time Management
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

Updated June 25, 2026