The first step of becoming a certified Cicerone is to take the online Beer Server Exam. It currently costs $69, is multiple choice, and you need a 75% to pass.
I took the exam on 1/11/11 and passed with a 95%. Being a homebrewer and avid follower of the many topics talked about on the Beer Advocate forums meant I had to study very little for the test. Once you pass you can print off a certificate and in a few weeks you will get a stylish lapel pin showing the you are a Cicerone Certified Beer Server.
The next step to becoming a full Cicerone is getting the required experience. You must have at least 1 year experience selling or serving beer, or have a recommendation from a brewer. To that end I looked at all of the brewpubs in the area and luckily, being in Ann Arbor, MI there are close to a dozen breweries/brewpubs in an hours radius. I was fortunate enough to get a job at the Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery. Now it is just a matter of getting the experience to continue on my journey and see where all of this takes me!
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