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This hands-on, four-week program combines live sessions, video lectures, quizzes, and instructor feedback to help you build real-world wine knowledge in a fun, flexible format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll learn to describe wines accurately, understand food and wine pairing, and use the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting® with confidence—all from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin America’s most awarded wine school and start your wine education journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Napa Valley Wine Academy’s WSET Level 1 pass rate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 3,524 graded exam sittings between 2024 and 2026, \u003cstrong\u003e97.0% of Napa Valley Wine Academy students passed the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wset-pass-rates\"\u003eSee our pass rates for every WSET level\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWSET Level 1 course facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $329, including three live instructor-led webinars, the downloadable textbook, 12 months of platform access and your exam registration and exam fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e four weeks, semi-synchronous — video lectures, activities and quizzes available 24\/7, plus \u003cstrong\u003ethree live 60-minute instructor-led webinars\u003c\/strong\u003e at fixed dates and times. 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You book your own sitting within 12 months of your course start date; places are capped at 50 per sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% — 21 of 30 correct. Level 1 is graded pass or fail; there are no Merit or Distinction grades at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e none. There are no restrictions on entry to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines and no previous knowledge of wine is required. 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Allow 7–10 days for delivery; all webinars are recorded in case your wines arrive late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/napavalleywineacademy.com\/pages\/wset-level-1-wine-online-course-timetable\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF8F1C;\"\u003eClick here for Course Webinar Timetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/wset_l1wines_spec_en_jun2022_issue12.pdf?v=1729262198\"\u003eDownload the Course Specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e➡️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/napavalleywineacademy.com\/pages\/wset-level-1-exam-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView currently available online exam dates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Napa Valley Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Jun 3 - Jun 30, 2026","offer_id":45380823187652,"sku":"12482CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20260603","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jul 8 - Aug 4, 2026","offer_id":45737290203332,"sku":"12474CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20260708","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sep 2 - Sep 29, 2026","offer_id":45737294856388,"sku":"12480CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20260902","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nov 4 - Dec 1, 2026","offer_id":45737292267716,"sku":"12484CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20261104","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jan 6, 2027 - Feb 3, 2027","offer_id":46170220658884,"sku":"15379CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20270106","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027","offer_id":46170221347012,"sku":"15381CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20270303","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 5, 2027 - June 2, 2027","offer_id":46170221117636,"sku":"15383CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20270505","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jul 7 - Aug 4, 2027","offer_id":46541770948804,"sku":"15728CourseWSETLevel1WineOnline20270707","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/1461\/2676\/files\/WSEtLevel1InstructorLed.png?v=1755740960"},{"product_id":"wset-level-2-award-in-wines-online-course","title":"WSET Level 2 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to Go Beyond the Basics?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can already describe what you like in a wine, but now you want to \u003ci\u003eunderstand why.\u003c\/i\u003e You're curious about what shapes flavor, quality and style—and ready to move from confident drinker to informed taster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine exploring the great wine regions of the world from your own table, guided by an expert instructor through live webinars, interactive lessons and tastings of 12 classic wines. 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Over \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efour weeks and six modules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on WSET Global’s learning platform, plus \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree live 90-minute webinars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, you’ll explore key beer styles, brewing methods and tasting technique using the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWSET Level 1 Beer course facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $325, including the four-week course, the digital textbook, three live webinars, and your exam registration and WSET exam fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e a four-week cohort over six modules on \u003cstrong\u003eWSET Global’s learning platform\u003c\/strong\u003e, available 24\/7 within your window, plus \u003cstrong\u003ethree live instructor-led Zoom webinars of about 90 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e — How to Taste, Malt \u0026amp; Hops, and Yeast \u0026amp; Sour Styles. All webinars are recorded. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/napavalleywineacademy.com\/pages\/wset-level-1-award-in-beer-course-timetable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView the webinar timetable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess:\u003c\/strong\u003e your portal login arrives about two days before your start date — not at purchase — and access lasts 12 months from your course start date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 hours, roughly three hours a week including the webinars. WSET specifies a Total Qualification Time of 6 hours, all guided learning and including the 45-minute exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaught by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Staples — WSET Certified Beer Instructor, Advanced Cicerone®, Graduate Certificate in Brewing, WSET Level 4 Diploma, National BJCP judge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, closed book, sat online under remote invigilation. No tasting component and no written-answer component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% — 21 of 30 correct. Graded pass or fail; there are no Merit or Distinction grades at this level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e all sittings run 11 AM to 11:45 AM Pacific. Currently scheduled: 26 Aug 2026, 10 Oct 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 3 Mar 2027, 8 May 2027, 4 Aug 2027, 2 Oct 2027 and 1 Dec 2027. \u003cstrong\u003eRegister at least 30 days before your chosen date\u003c\/strong\u003e, and within 12 months of your course date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer for tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included and sourced by you — there is no tasting kit. The specification recommends roughly seven to nine samples: a malt-driven style using speciality malts, a hop-driven style, a yeast-driven ale and a sour style, plus a Munich helles, a porter or stout and a tripel for food pairing. \u003cstrong\u003eWSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol in order to qualify.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e none. No previous beer, wine or spirits knowledge required. Candidates must be over the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcohol where the exam is held — 21 in the United States.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn passing:\u003c\/strong\u003e a digital certificate and digital badge, recognized globally. 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This \u003cstrong\u003efive-week, six-module course\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on WSET Global's own learning platform—and we add what a platform cannot: \u003cstrong\u003efour live 60-minute Zoom webinars\u003c\/strong\u003e covering theory and guided tasting, a dedicated instructor for all five weeks, and group discussion through our own portal. You get the syllabus, and someone to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll 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-driven, hop-driven, yeast-driven and mixed-fermentation beers, from Belgium and Germany to the UK and the US. 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As one of the first U.S. providers approved to offer the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enew Issue 3 (February 2025)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e curriculum, NVWA delivers a reimagined, rigorous program that blends WSET’s global standards with NVWA’s signature expert instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eYou’ll dive deep into production, raw materials, fermentation, distillation, and maturation through live webinars, interactive tastings, and WSET’s advanced digital platform. 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