Certification Programs

Structured Curriculum. Defined Levels. Examination.

The Academy certifies competence in the disciplined practice of cigar infusion. Programs are modular, evaluated, and recorded in the institutional registry. Level IV is reserved for invitation-only recognition.

All programs operate under the official framework of the Cigar Infusion Certification™
governed by The Cigar Infusion Academy™.

Level I
Open
Foundations of Cigar Infusion™

Establishes disciplined method: selection, variables, timing, safety, and documentation. The baseline required for all advanced certifications.

Core Modules
  • Method principles & protocol
  • Variable control (cigar / environment / time)
  • Safety & integrity rules
  • Documentation & repeatability
Examination
  • Written assessment
  • Practical submission (logged process)
  • Validation review
Apply for Level I Request Syllabus
Level II
Selective
Advanced Application™

Develops aromatic architecture and controlled experimentation. Candidates must demonstrate repeatable outcomes under supervision criteria.

Core Modules
  • Advanced pairing logic
  • Controlled experimentation framework
  • Outcome analysis & refinement
  • Signature infusion development
Examination
  • Written assessment
  • Portfolio submission (multiple trials)
  • Live review where applicable
Apply for Level II View Requirements
Level III
Professional
Certified Host™

For cigar lounges, clubs, and professionals who deliver the infusion ritual in a public setting, with service protocol and experience standards.

Core Modules
  • Ritual & service protocol
  • Guest experience design
  • Operational standards & hygiene
  • Event execution & consistency
Examination
  • Service protocol evaluation
  • Event plan submission
  • Live validation optional
Apply for Level III Verify Credentials
Level IV
Invitation Only
Master Practitioner™

Reserved for exceptional contributors who demonstrate mastery, originality, and institutional alignment. This level is not open to application.

Recognition Criteria
  • Proven outcomes over time
  • Documented contribution to the method
  • Demonstrated integrity & discipline
  • Academy invitation & review
Status
  • Not publicly enrollable
  • Issued by invitation only
  • Recorded in institutional registry
Institutional Standards Verification Portal