The online version of the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake offers students the opportunity to study on their own schedule over a 4-week course period. Learning is guided by an online tutor and broken into five learning modules. Interactive activities help students refine their studying and exam preparations.
Please note: This course is offered online. Certification exams are held on scheduled exam dates and can be taken online from home or in person at The Wine & Spirit Archive in Portland, OR. Our exam procedures will follow current guidelines regarding social distancing.
Additional course content and exam details can be found in the course specification.
March 9 - April 5, 2026
Registration deadline: February 27, 2025.
May 11 - June 7, 2026
Registration deadline: May 2, 2026.
July 13 - August 9, 2026
Registration deadline: July 4, 2026.
New course launches every 10-ish weeks.
The online version of the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake offers students the opportunity to study on their own schedule over a 4-week course period. Learning is guided by an online tutor and broken into five learning modules. Interactive activities help students refine their studying and exam preparations.
Please note: This course is offered online. Certification exams are held on scheduled exam dates and can be taken online from home or in person at The Wine & Spirit Archive in Portland, OR. Our exam procedures will follow current guidelines regarding social distancing.
Additional course content and exam details can be found in the course specification.
March 9 - April 5, 2026
Registration deadline: February 27, 2025.
May 11 - June 7, 2026
Registration deadline: May 2, 2026.
July 13 - August 9, 2026
Registration deadline: July 4, 2026.
New course launches every 10-ish weeks.
This entry level course is appropriate for students who are new to the subject of sake and seeking to learn about sake in a structured way. Students should allocate approximately 6 hours of study time to be successful in this program.
The 45-minute, 30-multiple choice certification exam can be taken online from home or in person at The Wine & Spirit Archive. Exams must be ordered at least 3.5 weeks in advance.
