Our WSET Level 1 course will help you begin to talk and taste like a professional. Gain the basic skills to describe wines accurately. Have a systematic approach to tasting and identifying wine types. Know the fundamental principles of food and wine pairing. Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

Our WSET Level 1 course gives you the basic skills to talk and taste like a professional. This course is designed to be hands-on and fun. You will explore different styles of wines through sight, smell, and taste and learn the fundamental principles involved in the storage and service of wine. Pass the Exam and Display Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

Dive into the exciting world of wines with our interactive WSET Level 2 Wine Online course, designed to be both educational and enjoyable. You’ll master the art of identifying key grape varieties, understanding wine labels, and enhancing your tasting skills with the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting. Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

Enroll in the WSET Level 2 course to explore the world's wine styles and regions, and refine your tasting skills with guided tastings of approximately 30 wines. Join now and learn to identify principal grape varieties, decode wine labels, and master the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT). Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

WSET Level 2 Bootcamp in Napa ValleyOur bootcamp takes place over four (4) days in the beautiful Napa Valley wine region. Your WSET classroom time will be augmented with winery and vineyard visits so you gain a deep understanding of grape growing and winemaking practices.Your instructors are top educators in the industry, involved in winemaking, sommelier services, and other segments of the wine industry.You will be treated to over 60 wines over the course of your four days, including a glass of bubbles upon arrival and specialty pourings at wineries.

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of wine with our WSET Level 3 Wine Online course. You’ll gain a deep understanding of wide grape varieties and the factors influencing wine style and quality across the globe, equipping you with the knowledge to assess and explain wine like a professional.

We teach our students the WSET way of thinking. You’ll not only know the material, but you’ll also understand what they are looking for so you can feel confident on test day. You’ll also be ready for the blind tasting portion of the exam with guided tastings of approximately 80 benchmark wines.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about the world of wine in a hands-on experience in the heart of America’s wine country. This “hands-on course” includes getting dirty during spring or harvest and visiting both vineyards and the cellar. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to understand what makes each Napa Valley vintage unique entirely. PLEASE NOTE that WSET Level 3 Bootcamp courses take place over 7 consecutive days with the exam held on day 7 Level 3 exam registration is included.

Discover the world of spirits and liqueurs with our 6-week online program, offering around-the-clock access to study materials for unparalleled flexibility. The Level 2 Award in Spirits Online mirrors the classroom syllabus within an interactive online setting, enabling peer collaboration and the support of a dedicated educator. Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

This beginner-level course provides a hands-on introduction to spirits, ideal for those starting a career in the industry or exploring a personal interest. Through sensory evaluation, participants will learn about various spirit styles and types, gaining insight into the factors that influence their flavors and aromas. Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

If you’re ready to go beyond the basics, WSET Level 2 offers a deeper look at the beer ingredients, production and the world’s famous beer styles. You’ll also elevate your tasting skills with guided tastings of key beer styles. To read the WSET course syllabus, CLICK HERE. In addition to the access to the WSET’s online Beer Course, the NVWA student also receives: 4 Virtual Webinars covering tasting + theory (recorded if you cannot attend) Dedicated instructor throughout the five-week course to answer questions and engage with students. Access to instructor and group discussions through the NVWA’s separate online portal This course is designed to be hands-on and fun. By the end of the WSET Level 2, you’ll be able to: Know the main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed and their influence on the style of beer produced. Understand how beer production influences the style and quality of beer. Understand how key beer styles are produced and labeled and their typical characteristics Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of beer. Sign up now for this WSET Level 2 program that promises to give you everything you need to achieve this intermediate-level certification! Please read our In-Person Refund & Transfer Policy before purchasing. For information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.

A beginner-level introduction for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake. If you’re new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction through sight, smell, and taste. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake and develop an understanding of the critical factors affecting flavors and aromas. Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

Choose your tasting path and achieve your goals. You will receive a kit with six 100ml wine bottles, enough for two tastings of each wine, along with online access to customized eLearning materials. The curated wine selection includes red wines representing a spectrum of flavors, structures, and regions, perfect for calibration and evaluation.

Wine Selection: A curated collection of white wines that represent a spectrum of flavors, structure and regions, perfect for both calibration and evaluation.

Wine Selection: A curated collection of rosé wines that represent a spectrum of flavors, structure and regions, perfect for both calibration and evaluation.

Begin your WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine with D1 – Wine Production, and unlock how grapes are grown and wine is made. Discover how every decision impacts the wine’s style, quality, and price from the vineyard to the cellar. Enroll now and transform your passion for wine into a profound understanding that sets you apart in the wine world.

D2 Wine Business dives more deeply into the factors that contribute to the price of wine. You’ll also understand the many types of businesses engaged in the production of wine, available options for getting wine to the point of sale, and key considerations in wine marketing. Prerequisites: You must have taken the D1 course to start D2 (receipt of D1 exam results not required).

In the WSET Level 4 D3 Wines of the World class, students examine the still wines produced in France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China. Prerequisites: You must have be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).

Through detailed theoretical and practical study, explore the sparkling wines produced in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, the USA, South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Prerequisites: You must be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma program and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).

In the D5 unit of the WSET Level 4 Diploma program students explore fortified wines of the world, including Sherry, Port, Madeira, Vins Doux Naturels and Rutherglen Muscat, through theoretical and practical study. Prerequisites: You must be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma program and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).

While Diploma’s Unit 6 is an independent project, our proprietary online classroom offers resources to ensure your paper meets WSET expectations. WSET releases two topics each August, allowing students to pick ONE. This year’s topics include "Virginia Wine" (due January 31, 2025) or "PIWI Grape Varieties (due July 31, 2025). If you don’t like either of the two available topics, you can wait until the next academic year for two new topics to be released.

Turn Curiosity Into Confidence — Discover the Wines of America

Before this course, American wine might feel like a puzzle—familiar names on labels, but not the full story behind them. After, you’ll see the map differently—every region, every grape, every bottle telling a story you understand.

The American Wine Expert™ course takes you beyond the West Coast to uncover the people, places, and passion shaping wine across all 50 states. Guided by Master of Wine Peter Marks, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and credentials to speak about U.S. wine like a true insider.

Learn online. Learn at your pace. And see American wine in a whole new light.

The Business of Wine Online course offered by the Napa Valley Wine Academy is a comprehensive online program designed to transform a passion for wine into a profitable venture. Covering all aspects of the wine business, from vineyard economics to market strategies, this course is led by Master of Wine Tim Hanni.

See Napa Like Never Before Most people know Napa by its labels — not its layers. The Napa Valley Wine Expert™ course, led by Master of Wine Peter Marks, uncovers the soils, climates, and stories that make Napa legendary. It’s the first and only certification fully devoted to this iconic region, designed to give you deep, insider-level understanding and credibility. Learn online at your own pace for 12 months, and earn your NVWE postnominal upon completion. Perfect for professionals and passionate wine lovers alike — this is where your true Napa journey begins.

See Oregon Wine Through Expert Eyes Oregon is known for great wine — but few understand why it’s so special. The Oregon Wine Expert™ course, created by Master of Wine Bree Stock, reveals the people, places, and innovations that make this region extraordinary. Learn at your own pace through seven interactive modules, exploring over 70 grape varieties and nearly 800 wineries. This is the first and only certification focused solely on Oregon wines — designed to fit busy lives and deepen your expertise. Earn your OWE postnominal and speak about Oregon’s wines with confidence, clarity, and authority.

Master the basics of deductive wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser. This beginner-friendly course breaks down the sommelier tasting method so you can confidently identify grape varieties, describe wine aromas and structure, and detect common wine faults.

Argentina Wine – A Complete Certification Course on the Wines and Wine Regions of Argentina The Argentina Wine Specialist™️ is the first and only certification course endorsed by the Wines of Argentina trade organization.  The course and certification give you the knowledge you need to confidently master the wines and wine regions of Argentina and to earn your AWS postnominal and certification.

Most Italian wine certifications are designed for experts, but we developed Discovering Italian Wine to provide a fun, unpressured introduction for those just getting started on their wine journey. This course is ideal for people in wine service or sales who want to advance their careers or enthusiasts who want to enhance their experience in Italian wine.

Embark on your journey towards one of the most prestigious wine certifications globally—the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Begin with the D1 Unit on Wine Production, which is crucial for mastering the foundation of wine knowledge. Our online mock exam prep module is meticulously designed to bolster your preparation for the D1 Wine Production Exam.

Introducing the WSET Diploma D2 Wine Business – Practice Questions, an essential interactive module for candidates pursuing the prestigious WSET Level 4 Diploma. Designed to focus on the D2 unit on Wine Business, this tool provides two comprehensive mock exams that mirror the actual exam structure.

A pivotal resource for students preparing for the WSET Level 4 Diploma, focusing on the D3 Unit: Wines of the World. Our WSET Diploma D3 Wines of the World – Practice Questions are meticulously designed to mirror the intensity and scope of the actual Diploma exam, offering a rigorous training ground for aspiring wine experts. Enrolled in D3 with NVWA? This workshop is included FREE!

WSET Diploma D4 Sparkling Wines - Practice Questions is an interactive module crafted for candidates aiming to excel in the WSET Level 4 Diploma D4 examination. This dynamic online tool offers a simulated exam experience, enabling you to refine your test-taking strategies, enhance your timing, and deepen your understanding of what examiners expect.

Online – Self-paced and included FREE if enrolled in D5 with NVWA. Be Prepared with our WSET Diploma D5 Fortified Wines - Practice Questions. This online workshop helps you to understand what examiners are asking for and perfect your timing so you can feel confident on test day.

Discover six aromas found in a wide range of wines. To fix them in your mind is to give yourself the chance to recognize them when you find them in wines. A gift for the wine enthusiast or beginner that will win over both heart and taste buds.

A Companion to the Master Kit! Long-anticipated, the New Oak Casks Kit has been in R&D for over a decade, and now it is finally available for sale! The only instrument that will help you identify and memorize the 12 distinctive and most common aromas found in oak cask aged wine!! After two centuries of life, the heart of the oak tree gives soul to the wine and raises it to the ranks of the aristocracy.

Immediately know when your waiter has brought you a bad bottle! These 12 reference molecules are directly linked to the composition of affected wines. The Faults Kit enables you to identify and memorize the 12 most common faults found in wine. Professionals and enthusiasts use the faults guide as a test for faults within a vintage.

This intermediate kit combines the aromas presented in the Red Wine and the White Wine Kit. These 24 aromas/reference molecules are directly linked to the molecular composition of red and white wine (including Champagne). They enable the 24 most common aromas found in red and White wine to be memorized and identified. Memorizing these aromas provides an accurate and coherent vocabulary to further stimulate our appreciation of fine wines.

Jean Lenoir’s latest creation was developed in collaboration with Whisky Master Charles MacLean (The Master of Quaich). In this latest addition to the Le Nez Collection, Le Nez du Whisky feature’s 54 of the most commonly found aromas in Whisky. These aromas will help you develop your sense of smell (olfactory memory) and ultimately help you better enjoy whiskey. A MUST have for all Whisky Lovers.

After years hidden away in the craggy mountains, wines from Savoie and Bugey are now offered worldwide. This book tells the story of the men and women who make these characterful wines, how they have tamed the steep hillsides to plant the vines and mastered their unusual grape varieties.

The story of 12 friends who gathered to share and celebrate the extraordinary wines of Bordeaux. Like-minded in their love of wine, they differed wildly (often alarmingly!) in their personal wealth, life and circumstances – their opinions, always voiced, had the power to ignite anger and divide friendships just as easily as they bound them together.