Presented by WSET Certified Educators

Summary:

Learning about wine has never been more flexible. Enjoy the ability to work around your existing schedule through enrollment in our 4 week WSET Level 1 Online study program. 

Through a supported and interactive Online Classroom, the Level 1 Award in Wine online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course while allowing you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator. 

This course follows a 4-week study program including live webinars and instructor support with set start and finish dates along with a 30 multiple choice examination which must be completed in person at Atlanta Wine School.

The course prepares the student for our qualifications and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each week includes a series of independent and/or group activities to help students understand the differences between spirit types and styles.


Requirements and Terms:

System Requirements: Students will require access to a computer with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 9, Chrome 10 or equivalent with Javascript enabled. Adobe Reader XI or equivalent. Adobe Flash Player 11. Internet access (broadband recommended).

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Course Syllabus:

Module 1 – What is Wine & How is it Made?
Module 2 – Types and Styles of Wine
Module 3 – Introduction to Tasting
Module 4 – Grape Varieties & Wines
Module 5 – Storage & Service of Wines
Module 6 – Pairing Food & Wines
Module 7 – Revision


Earn A Credential In Wine: 

Candidates who successfully complete the certification course and pass the examination will have gained:

• WSET Level 1 Award in Wine certificate
• WSET lapel pin
• Training in the broad range of wine, spirits and liqueur and the knowledge to help you in sales, hospitality and wholesale areas of the industry
• Tutored blind tasting experience using the WSET methodology
• Ability to identify the main styles of wine
• Learn the key principals of food and wine pairing
• Understand how to serve and store wine
• Ability to move onto the Level II: Award in Wines & Spirits Qualification

Is This Program Right for YOU:

For Industry Personnel and Consumer Wine Lovers, our online classroom includes a structured and informative program that provides vocational training in the broad range of wine and spirits to underpin job skills and competencies in the customer service and sales functions of the hospitality, retail, restaurant and wholesale industries.

This certification is both valuable for the consumer wishing to gain a broader understanding of wine and spirits, as well as learn how to taste and assess wines professionally; and for those working in the industry desiring to obtain an intermediate level professional certification from a trusted internationally recognized organization. 

The online classroom includes a guided tasting of wines utilizing the WSET systematic approach to tasting wine that enables students to access wines in a structured manner. In addition, students will receive study pointers for the Level 1 WSET exam.  Throughout this interactive course, you will be asked to share your learning experience with the rest of the course group, looking at what wine labels tell you about the contents of the bottle and exchange tasting notes. Tasting is an essential part of studying for this course, and you will need to taste a minimum of 8 wines which are not provided although guidance will be provided on the styles to taste.

There is no pre-requisite or prior knowledge required to take this program.


Cost:

The cost for this program includes:

• Level I Online Study Materials
• Online program
• Suggested tasting samples
• Examination
• Certificate and pin upon completion*

AWS is unable to offer a Trade discount on this course. 

Optional Wine Sample Kits*:

Supplement your online learning with wine sample kits available through E-tasting. Wine sample kit pricing is as follows:

WSET Level One tasting kit $135 - includes 10 wine samples
WSET Level Two tasting kit $160 - includes 12 wine samples
WSET Level Three tasting kit $600 - includes 64 wine samples

*Sample wine kits are NOT provided by Vino Venue. The samples kits are provided and shipped directly by E-tasting.

Exam Schedule:

Exams are now available ONLINE!