Edumacation - Tobacconist University

[admin]

I am proud to say that I am now a Certified Tobacconist. Specifically, a CST, which is a professional degree that stands for Certified Salesforce Tobacconist. That is the designation for someone that works in the profession, but not in a retail store.

This means that I have done the course work in Tobacco College, Tobacco Accoutrements College, Taste College and Service College, and passed the Final Exam.
I took the exam in Vegas at the show and scored the highest out of the class of about 30 people. Of a possible high score of 103, I scored a 101. A minimum of 90 is required to pass.
I am now working on my Certified Master Tobacconist degree, which I should achieve by mid-October. FYI to strictly pipe guys, the curriculum is about 85% cigar related. It's real cool though. I love learning about tobacco.
Anyone can sign-up. They have a CCT, which is the designation for Certified Consumer Tobacconist.
You can check it out here: http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org/

 

[seanz]

nice one kevin. if i wasnt up to my head in enviromental learning i would jump in. seems like fun.

 

[dd951]

way to go Kevin :clap:

 

[spyder71]

Congrats!

 

[fullbent]

Congrats! :worship:

 

[mjtannen]

Kevin: Thanks for highlighting the website which I enjoyed. I noted the section about carrying an unlit cigar. I wholeheartedly second the suggestion with regard to a pipe. Our men should always carry a pipe and especially exhibit same unlit in locations that smoking is not permitted. I have received many positive responses to having a pipe in my hands and in my mouth while shopping in local stores and always receive compliments from men whose fathers and grandfathers smoked one.

 

[mp31guitar]

Way to go Kevin.

 

[cortezattic]

Congrats Kevin. Always good to know you're staying on top of things in the tobacco world. :clap:
:lol: Gives the magazine gravitas :lol:

 

[admin]

I'll take a double order of gravitas with a side order of levity please.

 

[admin]

Speaking of levity, did anyone read Bob's Bio at the bottom of this article?
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-clubs/the-new-york-pipe-club/

 

[riptide]

Bob's Bio is very Funny. I have question I dose not tell you how to become a CCT without a sponsor is there a way?

 

[cortezattic]

His lighthearted bio includes the best attributes a guy in his position can have: a love of tobacco;

a discerning palate; and a down to Earth attitude that puts everybody at ease.

 

[markw4mms]

Congrats, Kevin! :worship:

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

I'd like to get into doing that school as well. Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

[admin]

@riptide

I have question I dose not tell you how to become a CCT without a sponsor is there a way?

Do a search here and see of there is a CRT (certified retailer) near you:

http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org/certified-tobacconists.asp

 

[riptide]

Looks like Boulder is the closest 1 1/2 hours away. I try and contact him.