WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Online Certification Courses - Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET Level 1 Wine Online

On-Demand (or) Instructor-Led

When pursuing a WSET certification with Napa Valley Wine Academy, students can choose between two dynamic online learning formats: On-Demand Online or Instructor-Led Online, depending on your personal learning style and schedule preferences.

Option 1: On-Demand Online: Self-Directed Learning

Solo Learning – At Your Own Pace, 12 month access & Start Today!
Perfect for independent learners, this flexible option allows students to progress through the course material at their own pace, making it ideal for those with busy schedules.

    Option 2: Instructor-Led Online: Guided and Group Learning

    Live Online Instruction through Interactive Webinars – Group Learning with Interaction! Designed for those who value a structured schedule and collaborative learning, this format features live instruction through webinars and group engagement.

    This choice is ideal for learners who appreciate direct access to expert guidance, real-time feedback, and the opportunity to interact with a peer group.

    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | On - Demand Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | On-Demand Course

    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.
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    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | Instructor - Led Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course

    A four-week instructor-led route to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, with a dedicated WSET-certified educator, three live 60-minute webinars including guided tastings, and video lectures, activities and quizzes available 24/7. You keep 12 months of platform access from your course start date, and your online exam registration and exam fee are included in the $329. You will learn to describe wines accurately using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, identify the main wine styles, and apply the fundamental principles of food and wine pairing. Pass the exam and you can display your credentials instantly: a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network. Prefer no fixed schedule? Our on-demand Level 1 course is $289 with no cohort and no webinars.
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