Napa Valley Wine Academy's Wine 101 Foundation Course provides a comprehensive introduction to wine, covering key topics such as grape varieties, wine regions, and basic tasting techniques, ideal for beginners. The Wine 201: Wines of the World course delves deeper into global wine regions and styles, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of international wines. Additionally, our specialty courses, like the Napa Valley Wine Expert and Oregon Wine Expert, offer focused studies on specific regions, providing in-depth knowledge and expertise tailored to enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Become a Certified Champagne Expert – In Just 2 Days! 🥂 Unlock the secrets of Champagne with this immersive, two-day course certified by the Comité Champagne. Perfect for wine professionals and serious enthusiasts, this hands-on program covers tasting, pairing, service, and in-depth knowledge of Champagne’s terroir and production.

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.

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.

You may think you're familiar with the wines of the Rhône Valley, but with over 2,000 years of history, there’s so much more to discover. While the region’s famous Crus have gained global recognition, much of its production and potential lies in the southern Rhône Valley. Our online course series offers a comprehensive exploration of this renowned region, guiding you through its rich history, diverse terroirs, and signature grape varieties. From understanding the Côtes du Rhône appellations to diving deep into the prestigious Crus and lesser-known AOCs, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the region's wines. Join us and uncover the full potential of the Rhône Valley, transforming your understanding of these exceptional wines.

Perfect for self-motivated learners who value independence, flexibility and studying on their own schedule. This is our fully self-paced route to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: the entire course opens within about 30 minutes of purchase and stays open for 12 months, with no cohort, no start date and no scheduled class to miss. You get instant access to video lectures, interactive activities, guided home tastings, and practice questions and assignments that grade themselves so your feedback is immediate. There are no live webinars on this course — if you would rather have an instructor in real time, our instructor-led online course is the one to buy. Please note that the exam itself is not on demand: WSET invigilates remotely at pre-scheduled times, and you have 12 months from enrollment to sit it.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, on your schedule. The entire course unlocks the moment you enroll and stays yours for 12 months - no cohort, no start date, nothing to be awake for. Explore the world's great wine regions at whatever pace your life allows: video lectures, interactive activities, quizzes, and graded tasting and theory assignments that tell you instantly what you have misunderstood. Twelve classic wines carry you through the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting®, the method that changes how you drink for good. Independent, but never alone - a student discussion community and one-to-one mentoring are there when you want them. Your exam registration is included; the exam itself is taken online with remote invigilation at pre-scheduled times, within 12 months of enrolling. 95.1% of our Level 2 students pass.

TasteCoach™ Wine Fundamentals is an online course designed for everyday wine lovers who want to feel confident choosing, tasting, and enjoying wine in real-world settings.

Discover the wines of Bordeaux with our Bordeaux Wines Course, taught by Catherine Bugué, Founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world, renowned for its diversity, quality, and global influence. This course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and a certificate to recognize your achievement in Bordeaux wine studies.

Go beyond 'I like it.' Deepen your wine knowledge and confidence with TasteCoach™ Intermediate — the next step in your wine journey. Explore how grapes, regions, and winemaking shape what’s in your glass.