Do I need to speak English to apply to the Master Miller Course?

Yes. English is a requirement for admission, as it is the working language used in the classroom. If you do not speak English, please contact us so we can evaluate alternative training options.

Master Miller Course — Online & Onsite

What will you know
at the end of the Course?

You will understand in detail the entire Extra Virgin Olive Oil elaboration process and will obtain the keys to obtain a premium and outstanding oil.

Theoretical and
Practical Sessions

Joining the experience of the master millers, together with the tastings and visits, students will acquire practical tools that will be able to apply in their respective jobs improving their results.

Expert speakers
with long experience

You will learn from the experience of great Master Millers with award-winning EVOOs and with a wide professional career. You will be able to address all your questions and concerns to obtain best quality olive oils.

Learn from
mistakes

Learn about the most frequent and not-so frequent mistakes in the elaboration process that would lead to lower quality or worse economic results.

Olive Oil
Tasting

Learn about the importance of olive oil tasting and practice with these experienced master millers.

And much more…

Keys to obtain quality all along the elaboration process, including the olive harvest; varietal characteristics; climatology; storage process; cleaning of machinery, etc.

ONLINE

The course is delivered entirely through the ESAO Online Campus, designed to be completed in one month at your own pace.

Each chapter combines theory, video and practical exercises so you can check your progress as you go. You will have a tutor available throughout the course and an individual session with an expert, where you can address the specific issues of your own mill or project.

The course is completed with a final exam, downloadable resources and access to the ESAO Virtual Library.

ONSITE

The course is developed through face-to-face teaching sessions developed in selected olive oil mills. In addition, some training visits will be made.

Each day an expert speaker (Master Miller) will present theoretical content, followed by an olive oil tasting session. Next, we will give a specific space for a round table, where you will be able to make questions and create debate.

The morning session will continue with a visit to an olive oil mill accredited by the Olive Oil School of Spain and end with a group meal.

After the group meal, we will make a guided tour to selected sites related to the Master Miller theme. With these trips we intend to enrich and integrate the theoretical training that is done
during the course.

Joining the experience of the master millers, together with the tastings and visits, students will acquire practical tools that they will later be able to apply in the workplace improving their results.

SPECIFIC TOPICS

MODULE 1
00. Importance of Tasting
01. Oleosomes and Coalescence

MODULE 2
01. Maintain a Healthy Olive Tree
02. Optimal Collection Moment
03. Reception and Yard
04. Grinding
05. Blend
06. Decanter. Horizontal Centrifugation
07. Vertical Centrifuge
08. Filtering
09. Storage and Conservation
10. Composting and Recovery of By-products

Final Exam

📂 Resources

🎯 Individual Session

📚 Virtual Library

SPECIFIC TOPICS

Olive Grove:
- Determination of optimal collection date.
- Harvesting systems: pros and cons
- Organic vs. Conventional basic Olive Grove
Management strategies
Best practices at the backyard: Importance of Olive Separation. Cleaning.
Miller: Diameter of the sieves, Use of water, Maintenance.
Mixer: malaxing time, temperature. Use of talcum.
Decanter: Use of water, Temperature, Cleaning, diaphragm regulation, use of water.
Vertical Centrifuge: Importance of the vertical centrifuge, temperature.
Oil decantation/ filtration.
Storage.
Importance of olive oil tasting.
Efficiency within the elaboration process.
Difficulties and strategies within the elaboration process.
Cleaning of machinery.
Waste management/ recovery.

ONLINE

Access to the ESAO Online Campus.
Video lessons, theory and practical exercises for each chapter.
Online tutor throughout the course.
Individual session with an expert.
Downloadable resources.
Access to the ESAO Virtual Library.
Diploma granted by ESAO, the Olive Oil School of Spain.

ONSITE

Theoretical sessions by expert Master Millers.
Complete Master Miller Book.
Midday meals will be included in the registration fee.
Professional visits.
Virgin Olive Oil Tastings.
Corporate bag to keep your notes during the course.
Vest or work cap, according to time of year and availability.
Diploma granted by ESAO, the Olive Oil School of Spain.

Can I take the Master Miller Course online?

Yes. The course is available in two methodologies: online, designed to be completed in one month at your own pace, and onsite, a 2-day programme held in selected olive oil mills in Spain. Both lead to the same ESAO diploma.

Do I need to connect at specific times for the online course?

No. The online course is self-paced. The only scheduled element is your individual session with an expert, which you arrange at a time that suits you.

Do I need prior experience to enrol?

No. The course is open to anyone with an interest in olive oil production.

After finishing the course, can I continue my training at ESAO?

Yes. Continuous training is a fundamental pillar for success. You can continue your training through:

Registering in our other ESAO training programmes.
Access to our ESAO Executive MBA - Olive Oil Business & Consultancy. This is the highest degree that can be obtained within the School

Do I need to speak English to apply to the Course?

Yes. English is a requirement for admission.
At the Olive Oil School of Spain, English is the working language used in the classroom. In case you do not speak English, please contact us to evaluate a different training alternative

Can you help me with getting my visa to attend the course?

This applies to the onsite methodology only.

Yes. Our students are international and some of them need a visa to attend our courses.
Olive Oil School of Spain will provide as much support as possible to assist you. Applying for and obtaining the visa on time to begin the courses is your responsibility.
We recommend that you contact the Consulate as soon as possible upon admission and keep us informed of any difficulties you encounter.

Master Miller Course