ONLINE WSET – Level 1 Wine Award in Wine
Proficiency in both the art and science of wine must start with the core tenets. The basics presented in this course – major styles, practices for proper storage, fundamentals of pairing with food, and service presentation – are necessary stepping stones on the way to greater knowledge.
This certification course will create a deeper appreciation for the wine buff or arm the aspiring professional with product & service knowledge enabling them to excel in wine-related positions across the industry.
This online format offers the opportunity to learn on your own schedule over a 4-week timeline. Guided by an online tutor, it’s broken into five learning modules with interactive exercises to help refine study and exam preparation.
Module 1: What is wine and how is it made?
Module 2: Wine types and styles.
Module 3: Grape varieties and wines.
Module 4: Storage and proper service.
Module 5: Revision.
Sessions:
May 12, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Registration deadline: May 3, 2025.
May 26, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Registration deadline: May 17, 2025.
June 9, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Registration deadline: May 31, 2025.
June 23, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Registration deadline: June 14, 2025.
July 7, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Registration deadline: June 28, 2025.
July 21, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Registration deadline: July 12, 2025.
New courses beginning every 2 weeks.
Prefer to join us in-person? We offer WSET Level 1 one-day courses throughout Oregon and Washington.
Proficiency in both the art and science of wine must start with the core tenets. The basics presented in this course – major styles, practices for proper storage, fundamentals of pairing with food, and service presentation – are necessary stepping stones on the way to greater knowledge.
This certification course will create a deeper appreciation for the wine buff or arm the aspiring professional with product & service knowledge enabling them to excel in wine-related positions across the industry.
This online format offers the opportunity to learn on your own schedule over a 4-week timeline. Guided by an online tutor, it’s broken into five learning modules with interactive exercises to help refine study and exam preparation.
Module 1: What is wine and how is it made?
Module 2: Wine types and styles.
Module 3: Grape varieties and wines.
Module 4: Storage and proper service.
Module 5: Revision.
Sessions:
May 12, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Registration deadline: May 3, 2025.
May 26, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Registration deadline: May 17, 2025.
June 9, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Registration deadline: May 31, 2025.
June 23, 2025 - July 20, 2025
Registration deadline: June 14, 2025.
July 7, 2025 - August 3, 2025
Registration deadline: June 28, 2025.
July 21, 2025 - August 17, 2025
Registration deadline: July 12, 2025.
New courses beginning every 2 weeks.
Prefer to join us in-person? We offer WSET Level 1 one-day courses throughout Oregon and Washington.
Who should take this course:
Industry – This is the perfect launching point for candidates interested in early career growth or prepping for their first opportunity as a wine professional.
Enthusiast – Ideal start for the hobbyist interested in a deeper understanding or consumers seeking a formal introduction to wine.
Previous Experience? – Students with an established base of knowledge may elect to bypass this course to enroll directly in WSET Level 2 Award in Wine.
*No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course.
**Detailed course syllabus and exam content (courtesy of WSET) can be found here.
***The 45-minute, 30-multiple choice certification exam can be taken online or in-person at any scheduled exam time. Once successfully completed, students receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine.
