CSW COURSES

Certified Specialist of Wine Courses

Certified Specialist of WineCourses

Our in class and online CSW test prep program are intended to give CSW Candidates the advantage of personalized instruction and a comprehensive understanding of the exam material. Our students gain a solid understanding of the world of wine that will help them progress in their drinks career, as well as become part of a network of wine professionals.

Certified Specialist of Wine Courses

Certified Specialist of Wine Courses

The Napa Valley Wine Academy has designed both an in-depth four-day intensive test prep course and a 9-Week Online Course for the Society of Wine Educators’ Certified Specialist of Wine Certification Exam. Proper test preparation is critical to passing–worldwide less than 58 percent of first-time CSW examinees pass the exam. Both our intensive test prep program and our online course are designed to give CSW Candidates the advantage of a personalized and structured approach to understanding the CSW exam material. Our students gain a solid understanding of the world of wine that will help them progress in their drinks career, as well as become part of a network of wine professionals.

Whether you are studying with us in-person or online you will network with other students who share your goal of successfully passing the challenging CSW exam. Set yourself apart from other wine professionals with this certification of your wine expertise.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Intermediate

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Knowledge and understanding of the major wine regions of the world
  • Knowledge of viticulture and winemaking process
  • Tutored tasting experience

NOTES:

  • All course materials and textbooks, including any test fees, are included.

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

at

1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

at 

1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

at

1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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Street View of HQ

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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