The Premium Cigar Association and The Cigar Academy will team up to offer educational programs and certifications for cigar industry professionals and enthusiasts.

The Cigar Academy’s certification programs are designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the premium cigar industry.

As part of this collaboration, PCA retail members can access the lower level program for $125, a 50 percent discount.

Members will benefit from access to the Cigars 101 course as part of their membership at no charge.

“We firmly believe in the power of education to protect and grow the cigar industry,” Joshua Habursky, PCA CEO, said in a press release.”This partnership with The Cigar Academy will bring immense value to our retail members and our newly formed Alliance. This partnership is part of a slate of new programs and partnerships where the association works with existing stakeholders rather than reinventing the wheel.”

Details on PCA membership tiers can be found online at https://premiumcigars.org/membership/join-renew.