INTERMEDIATE ONLINE COURSES

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Napa Valley Wine Academy's intermediate courses are designed for individuals looking to deepen their knowledge and skills in the wine and spirits industry. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines provides a comprehensive understanding of grape varieties, wine regions, and production methods, along with essential tasting techniques. Our intermediate offerings also include the WSET Level 2 Awards in Spirits and Beer, which cover key aspects of production, regional characteristics, and intermediate tasting skills.

WSET Level 2 Wine Online | Instructor - Led Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET Level 2 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, taught live over five weeks with a real instructor and a real cohort. Four 90-minute Zoom webinars anchor the course - all recorded, so a work conflict never puts you behind - around 20-plus video lectures, interactive activities, weekly quizzes and a 50-question mock exam you can take at 6 AM or midnight. Twelve classic wines carry you through the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting®, the method that turns "I like this" into an argument you can defend. You keep the platform for 12 months from your course start date, so the material is still there long after the five weeks end. Your online exam registration and fee are included. 96.1% of our Level 2 students pass.
$679.00
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Argentina Wine Specialist™️ Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

Argentina Wine Specialist™️ Online Course

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.
$99.00
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American Wine Expert™ | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

American Wine Expert™ | Online

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.

$399.00
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Business of Wine Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

Business of Wine Online

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.
$649.00
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WSET Level 2 Award in Beer | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET Level 2 Award in Beer | Online

The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer, taught over five weeks with a real instructor and a real cohort. The six-module course content runs on WSET Global's own learning portal; Napa Valley Wine Academy adds four live 60-minute Zoom webinars covering theory and guided tasting, a dedicated instructor for the full five weeks, and group discussion through our own portal. You start at the ingredients - malt, hops, yeast and water - move through brewing and fermentation, then work the world's key styles by what drives them: malt, hops, yeast and mixed fermentation, from Belgium and Germany to the UK and the US. Storage, service and off-flavours are covered too, and throughout you build your palate on the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer®. Taught by a WSET Certified Beer Instructor and Advanced Cicerone. Your online exam registration and fee are included; tasting beers are not.
$699.00
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SommDay School Wine Service Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

SommDay School Wine Service Course

Learn the core skills of professional sommelier service with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser. Perfect for beginners, this course teaches you how to properly serve still and sparkling wine, decant red wine, and enhance the guest experience in any hospitality setting.
$69.00
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SommDay Deductive Tasting Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

SommDay Deductive Tasting Online Course

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.
$149.00
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