The Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses are serious and challenging. They are designed for both members of the wine trade and consumers who want to greatly expand their knowledge of wine.
The classes are a progression, beginning with the Level 1 (Foundational), an introductory course to wine. Level 2 (Intermediate), Level 3 (Advanced) and Level 4 (Diploma) follow. Each of these levels covers the entire world of wine including viticulture, vinification, and appellation labeling laws, as well as wine-tasting technique.
WSET Course Offerings
- Level 1 Award in Wines
- Level 1 Award in Spirits
- Level 2 Award in Wines
- Level 2 Award in Spirits
- Level 3 Award in Wines
- Level 4 Diploma in Wines
Level 1 Award in Wines
This is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is an opportunity for boosting confidence for new professionals beginning a career with wine wholesalers, retailers, restaurants or the hospitality industry.
For the wine enthusiast, this course is perfect for becoming a more informed consumer and building upon your wine knowledge.
This is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to wine. It is an opportunity for boosting confidence for new professionals beginning a career with wine wholesalers, retailers, restaurants or the hospitality industry.
For the wine enthusiast, this course is perfect for becoming a more informed consumer and building upon your wine knowledge.
- Designed for the beginner
- Supports the wine professional & wine enthusiast
- Discover your wine journey
- Increase knowledge of the basics of wine
- Learn to decipher wine jargon
- Learn to apply food & wine principles
- Learn to identify main styles of wine
- Build consumer wine-buying confidence
- Your first step in a professional wine career
Level 1 Award in Spirits
This is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to spirits. It is an opportunity for the new professional to learn basic knowledge and skills in service and the marketing of spirits.
For the spirits enthusiast, this course is ideal for becoming a more informed consumer and learning about the key spirits of the world.
This is an entry-level qualification providing a straightforward introduction to spirits. It is an opportunity for the new professional to learn basic knowledge and skills in service and the marketing of spirits.
For the spirits enthusiast, this course is ideal for becoming a more informed consumer and learning about the key spirits of the world.
- Designed for the beginner
- Supports the spirits professional & enthusiast
- Increase knowledge of the basics of spirits
- Learn to decipher spirits jargon
- Build consumer spirits-buying confidence
- Your first step in a professional spirits career
Level 2 Award in Wines
This level provides the first step in building your professional qualifications across the wide range of alcoholic beverages. This course is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine and wish to extend their knowledge of the wine and spirit industry.
For the wine enthusiast, it is an opportunity to acquire an in-depth knowledge of wines while obtaining an internationally recognized WSET qualification.
This level provides the first step in building your professional qualifications across the wide range of alcoholic beverages. This course is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine and wish to extend their knowledge of the wine and spirit industry.
For the wine enthusiast, it is an opportunity to acquire an in-depth knowledge of wines while obtaining an internationally recognized WSET qualification.
- Designed for those with basic wine knowledge
- Learn to interpret wine labels
- Give guidance on appropriate wine selection and service
- Understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation
- Learn to produce tasting notes of wines using industry recognized terms
- Understand factors influencing wine style and price
- Advise customers and staff with confidence
Level 2 Award in Spirits
This level underpins the skills needed in all areas of the spirits trade – customer service, hospitality, retail and wholesale. The course aims to give comprehensive training in the principal spirits and liqueurs of the world covering the history, production and styles.
The course is also appropriate for enthusiasts wanting to broaden their spirits and liqueurs knowledge in a structured environment.
This level underpins the skills needed in all areas of the spirits trade – customer service, hospitality, retail and wholesale. The course aims to give comprehensive training in the principal spirits and liqueurs of the world covering the history, production and styles.
The course is also appropriate for enthusiasts wanting to broaden their spirits and liqueurs knowledge in a structured environment.
- Designed for those with basic spirits knowledge
- Learn to interpret spirit labels
- Recognize international brands of spirits and liqueurs
- Give guidance on appropriate spirit selection and service
- Understand the principles of spirit tasting and evaluation
- Learn to produce tasting notes of spirits using industry recognized terms
- Understand the factors influencing spirit style and price
- Advise customers and staff with confidence
Level 3 Award in Wines
This course offers a comprehensive global coverage of wines with intense focus on professional tasting techniques. This level instills confidence in making informed decisions in a wide range of trade situations. It is ideal for those with a broad foundation of wine knowledge looking to gain an internationally recognized wine qualification.
For the wine connoisseur wishing to learn more about wines, this level provides a rigorous and structured approach to increase your wine knowledge.
This course offers a comprehensive global coverage of wines with intense focus on professional tasting techniques. This level instills confidence in making informed decisions in a wide range of trade situations. It is ideal for those with a broad foundation of wine knowledge looking to gain an internationally recognized wine qualification.
For the wine connoisseur wishing to learn more about wines, this level provides a rigorous and structured approach to increase your wine knowledge.
- Internationally recognized credential | WSET Certified
- Strengthen skills in the Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Identify the characteristics of the principal wines of the world
- Advise management with confidence
- Answer customer questions authoritatively
- Make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations
- Qualified to enroll for WSET Level 4 Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Wines
The Level 4 Diploma is WSET’s flagship qualification. Diploma holders provide expert knowledge of the principal wines of the world combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines.
This credential targets individuals employed in the wine industry required to make managerial decisions, interpret information and have a thorough understanding of market trends and requirements.
*Currently not offered by The Wine Center. Contact Us for more details about APPs offering Diploma in your area.
The Level 4 Diploma is WSET’s flagship qualification. Diploma holders provide expert knowledge of the principal wines of the world combined with commercial factors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines.
This credential targets individuals employed in the wine industry required to make managerial decisions, interpret information and have a thorough understanding of market trends and requirements.
- Internationally recognized credential | AIWS
- Master the Systematic Approach to Tasting
- In-depth knowledge of the production of wines
- Understand trade and legal structures of wine producing regions
- Know economic importance of wines and spirits to global and local markets
- Eligible to apply for the Master of Wine program
*Currently not offered by The Wine Center. Contact Us for more details about APPs offering Diploma in your area.
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