WSET Level 1 Certification at Napa Valley Wine Academy
It is an excellent way to jump-start your career in wine.
You’ll explore the main styles and types of either wine, spirits, or sake (depending on the course you choose) through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the critical factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
Why you will love taking the WSET Level 1 in Wines course from us:
- We Prepare You for Success – Before you even step foot in our classroom, we offer you a complete online pre-study module, which you can access immediately after enrollment. This best prepares you for your Level 1 exam at the end of your in-class session. (FYI, we consistently have some of the highest WSET exam scores globally)
- We Give You Flexibility—We offer the largest selection of course dates and location options so you can find a class that best fits your schedule.
- You’ll Be In Good Company – You will join a community of 4,000+ students who have studied with us and completed the WSET Level 1.
- You’ll Be Making the Right Choice – You will be in good hands, studying with an expert instructor at America’s Premier Wine School, winner of the WSET Global and Riedel Wine Educator of the Year Award.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- None, this is a foundation-level course
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- The basic principles of either wine, spirits, or sake production
- The main types and styles of wine, spirits, or sake
- How to serve wine, spirits, or sake
- Factors affecting the flavor of wine, spirits, or sake
- How to describe wine, spirits, or sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT)
NOTES:
- Courses are offered in person and online. However, exams must be taken in-person within 12 months of taking the course
- All course materials and textbooks, including any test fees, are included.
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.
$289.00
$289.00
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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.
$329.00
$329.00
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WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In-Person
Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course gives you the basic skills to talk and taste like a professional. This course is designed to be hands-on and fun. You will explore different styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, and learn the fundamental principles involved in the storage and service of wine. Pass the exam and you can display your credentials instantly: you'll receive a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment, and you can share it on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
$425.00
$425.00
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WSET Level 1 Award in Beer | Online
A practical introduction to beer for newcomers — no previous beer, wine or spirits knowledge required. Over four weeks and six modules on WSET Global's learning platform, plus three live 90-minute webinars with our beer educator, you will explore the main styles, learn how malt, hops, yeast and water shape flavor and aroma, and develop a systematic approach to tasting using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer. Your exam registration and WSET exam fee are included, and you keep access to the material for 12 months. Beer for tasting is sourced by you — WSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol in order to qualify. Pass and you receive a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
$325.00
$325.00
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WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course
An introduction to sake for those starting a career in the drinks trade or pursuing a personal interest — no previous sake, wine or beer knowledge required. Over four weeks on WSET Global's own learning portal you will explore the main styles and types of sake, learn how rice, water, yeast and brewing choices shape flavor and aroma, and learn to read a sake label and know exactly what it is telling you. Your exam registration and WSET exam fee are included, and you keep access to the course for 12 months. Sake for tasting is sourced by you — WSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol in order to qualify. Pass and you receive a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
$357.00
$357.00
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WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online | On-Demand Course
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits, fully self-paced. The whole course opens within about 30 minutes of purchase and stays open for 12 months, with no cohort, no start date and no scheduled class. You learn the basic principles of spirit production, the main types and styles, what drives flavor, how to serve spirits and the basics of cocktail construction, describing them with the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits. Your exam registration and WSET exam fee are included. There are no live webinars on this course, and on-demand purchases are final. WSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol, so you do not need a shelf full of bottles to qualify.
$299.00
$299.00
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