WSET Level 2 Award in Sake | Online Course

WSET Level 2 Wine Online | On - Demand Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

Deepen Your Understanding of Sake

You’ve tasted sake before, but now you’re ready to go beyond the basics. You want to understand what makes each style distinct—how ingredients, brewing techniques, and craftsmanship shape flavor, aroma, and texture.

Now imagine learning from expert instructors as you explore the full spectrum of sake styles from the comfort of home. You can recognize quality, identify brewing methods, and describe sake with confidence and precision.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake (Online) at Napa Valley Wine Academy, America’s most awarded beverage school, gives you the knowledge and tasting skills to speak about sake like a professional. This five-week interactive course combines WSET’s engaging online platform with instructor guidance, videos, and quizzes to help you learn at your own pace—while staying connected to your peers and teacher.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how rice polishing, water, yeast, and production choices create different styles and quality levels. The course culminates in a remotely invigilated online exam, earning you a globally recognized WSET Level 2 Sake certificate.

Perfect for enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, this course is your next step toward sake mastery.

➡️ Download the Course Specification

Course Date

Oct 13 - Nov 16, 2025

Dec 15, 2025 - Jan 18, 2026

Feb 16 - Mar 22, 2026

Apr 20 - May 24, 2026

Jun 22 - Jul 26, 2026

Students

NOTE: WSET now issues Digital Certificates and Badges as a fast, sustainable, and secure alternative to shipping paper certificates and physical pins.

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Imagine learning from top experts who bring not just their knowledge but also their passion for wine into every lesson. Your education is led by these experts, who are eager to share their insights and experiences with you, helping you to not only learn but also love the journey.

Join Thousands of Satisfied Learners

Each year, over 6,000 students choose to start their beverage education with us. Join a community of like-minded enthusiasts and professionals who are all on their journey to mastering wine. Here, you're part of a group that supports and grows together.

Recognition and Respect in the Beverage World

When you study through us, you join the ranks of the most awarded and respected WSET approved program provider in the world. Your certification from the WSET via the Napa Valley Wine Academy is not just a piece of paper—it’s a passport to opportunities in the wine industry and a marker of excellence recognized globally.

We’re Invested in Your Satisfaction

We know that you’ll love your experience with us because our current students do! They consistently tell us how much they appreciate our engaging courses, the expertise of our instructors, and our supportive, community-focused environment. We’re dedicated to your satisfaction and committed to making your learning experience both enriching and enjoyable.

Choosing Napa Valley Wine Academy means placing yourself at the forefront of sake education. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the beverage industry or enhance your personal passion for sake. We’re excited to be part of your journey and are here to support you every sip of the way.

Your Registration Fee Includes:

ACCESS TO THE WSET SAKE LEARNING PLATFORM for the 5-week online course which includes lecture videos, online activities, tasting note submissions withWSET educator feedback, and more. WSET Level 1 and Level 2 in Sake courses are hosted on WSET Global's learning portal.

You will receive your login credentials to your course about two days prior to the start of the online course.

TEXTBOOK for Level 2 which will be mailed to you upon registration.

Registration and exam fees

The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake teaches you how to describe and assess the quality of the sakes you taste. If you are a sake or hospitality professional, you’ll be able to offer valuable guidance on selection and service to your colleagues and customers. If you are a sake enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing sakes for any occasion.

How to describe and assess the quality of sake using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake ® (SAT)
The ingredients used to make sake:

This includes the ingredients that brewers are required to use and the ones they can choose. We also cover the varieties of rice that are used to make sake.

Processing the raw materials:

We cover how steamed white rice and koji (a type of fungus used for fermentation) are made and how different styles of sake require rice with different polishing ratios and different styles of koji.

How sake is made:

We explore all of the main techniques that are used from fermentation starter to dilution and packaging and how different choices are made when making the different styles of sake.

Common labeling terms, including how some of the most important ones are written in Japanese.

This is a five-week online course delivered by the WSET with a fixed start/end date. However, you will have 12 months of access to the online learning material, allowing you to study wine in a way that fits your schedule.

Online Exam:

You must register for the online exam within 12 months of the course date, at least 30 days before the exam date via your online course. WSET Level 2 in Sake online exam dates (subject to changes):

2025-10-11
2025-12-10
2026-02-21
2026-06-03
2026-08-15
2026-10-07
2026-12-09

All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.

PREREQUISITE: This qualification is suitable for beginners as well as those with some foundational sake knowledge. If you are completely new to the subject we recommend starting with the Level 1 Award in Sake, though this is not a requirement.

RECOMMENDED COURSE/STUDY HOURS needed to pass the exam are 30+

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.

System Requirements: This course is taught 100% online; students will require access to a computer with the following minimum requirements: Firefox 25.0, Safari 6, Chrome 30.0, or other HTML5 compatible with Javascript and cookies enabled. Adobe Reader XI or equivalent. Internet access (broadband recommended).

Online Exam Requirements:

Primary Device: All online invigilated exams must be sat on either a laptop or desktop computer. Your chosen device must have a working webcam, microphone and speakers, and conform to the below minimum specifications.

Secondary Device: For most online invigilated exams you will also require a mobile phone to be used as a secondary camera. Click here to see the full details of the online exam requirements.

Check out this website and video to learn "How to take the Online Exam?"

Here’s the updated FAQ for the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake Online Course:

Q: What is the WSET Level 2 Award in Sake online course schedule?
A: The course is self-paced and accessible 24/7, featuring a range of learning materials, including videos, interactive guides, activities, quizzes, and mock exams.

Q: How do I communicate with instructors and fellow students during the course?
A: Interaction with instructors and peers is facilitated through the webinars and the online GROUP, all of which take place during the four-week instructor-led portion of the course.

Q: How soon do I get access to the online course after purchase?
A: You will receive email links to access the first module of your online course 2 days before your course start date.

Q: Is there a textbook for the WSET Level 1 Sake course, and how do I access it?
A: Yes, there is a textbook for Level 1 sake course, which will be delivered in 7 business days.

Q: How long do I have access to the online course material?
A: After the initial 5-week instructor-led portion, students retain access to the online course materials for a full 12 months.

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