Personal Satisfaction
Diploma & Lapel Pin
Lifetime Certification
Special Discounts, Promotions, and/or Benefits at Certified Retailers
Special access to Certified Salesforce Events and Promotions
Listing on the CCT webpage*
Access to TU Masters Program*

The final exam can be administered by any Certified Retail Tobacconist (CRT).  

The final exam must be scheduled by the CRT, through TU, at least two weeks in advance.  Once the final exam is completed, it will be sent to TU for grading.   The CCT candidate will be notified within one month, whether or not they passed.  Upon successful completion, TU will issue and mail the Diploma, Lapel Pin, as well as list the new CCT on the CCT webpage.  The retail cost for Consumer Certification is $250†.  Payment will be made to the CRT final exam administrator before the test begins.     

A Consumer Tobacconist candidate must study TOBACCO COLLEGE, ACCOUTREMENTS COLLEGE, and TASTE COLLEGE as well as the FAQ & GLOSSARY to attain the requisite knowledge for TU Certification.  Unlike a Certified Retail or Salesforce Tobacconist, a Consumer Tobacconist does not have to attend SERVICE COLLEGE.   All of the independent study is conducted through the internet-based curriculum and E-Seminars sent directly from TU.  In order to pass the final exam and earn TU Certification, a candidate must score 80% or better.  Upon successful completion of the final exam and acceptance of the CCT Code of Ethics & Standards, the candidate earns TU Certification and all the benefits and privileges associated with it. 

Certified Consumer Tobacconists (CCT) are the most passionate consumers of luxury tobacco.  They are the TU infantry, giving loyal patronage to Certified Retailers, knowledgeable feedback, engaging in peer-to-peer teaching, and they epitomize the values of self-learning and connoisseurship.   After earning their certification, CCTs receive an array of benefits and privileges commensurate with their extraordinary accomplishment.     

†  The CCT degree is a lifetime certification with no annual fees.  If you fail the final exam, the test re-take fee is $50.  Only one re-take per year is allowed, a minimum of four weeks after the first.   

*  In Development