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DIPLOMA SCHEDULE

STUDENTS’ FIRST UNIT MUST BE D1 WINE PRODUCTION.

NAPA VALLEY WINE ACADEMY AIMS TO OFFER EACH UNIT’S COURSE & EXAM AT LEAST TWICE PER YEAR.

UPCOMING COURSES & EXAMS

ALL EXAMS MUST BE TAKEN IN-PERSON IN NAPA.

D1 WINE PRODUCTION

AVAILABLE D1 EXAM DATES: DECEMBER 4, 2022 / MARCH 8, 2023 / AUGUST 6, 2023 (no resits) | 9:30 – 11:00AM in Napa

SEPTEMBER 26 – DECEMBER 3, 2022

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are recorded)
  • Exam: December 4, 2022 | 11:30am – 12:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (5-7pm PST): September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, 2022

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JANUARY 2 – MARCH 7, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are also recorded)
  • Exam: March 8, 2022 | 9:30 – 11:00am in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23

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MAY 29 – AUGUST 5, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are also recorded)
  • Exam: August 6, 2023 | 9:30 – 11:00am in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20

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SEPTEMBER 25– DECEMBER 3, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are also recorded)
  • Exam: December 3, 2022 | 9:30 – 11:00am in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9, November 16

D2 WINE BUSINESS

AVAILABLE D2 EXAM DATES FOR 1ST TAKE AND RESITS: OCTOBER 25, 2022 / MARCH 8, 2023 / JUNE 7, 2023 / October 24, 2023 / March 6, 2024 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM IN NAPA

AUGUST 29 – OCTOBER 24, 2022

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are recorded)
  • Exam: October 25, 2021 | 11:30am – 12:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (5-7pm PST): September 14, September 21, October 5, October 11, 2022

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JANUARY 9 – MARCH 7, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are recorded)
  • Exam: March 8, 2023 | 11:30am – 12:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): January 25, February 1, February 15, February 22

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APRIL 10 – JUNE 6, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are recorded)
  • Exam: June 7, 2023 | 11:30am – 12:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): April 19, April 26, May 10, May 17

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September 4 – OCTOBER 23, 2022

  • Course Format: ONLINE with live webinars (webinars are recorded)
  • Exam: October 24, 2023 | 11:30am – 12:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (all 5-7pm PST): September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4, 2023

D3 WINES OF THE WORLD

AVAILABLE D3 EXAM DATES FOR 1ST TAKE AND RESITS:  MAY 9-10, 2023 / October 25-26, 2023  IN NAPA

OCTOBER 31, 2022 – MAY 8, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with 15 live classes via Zoom (classes are also recorded)
  • Exam:
    • Theory: May 9, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:20pm in Napa
    • Tasting: May 10, 2023 | 10:30am – 2:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (webinars 1-13 from 9am-1pm PST, webinars 14-15 from 9am-3pm PST): November 5, November 19, December 3, December 17, 2022; January 7, January 14, January 28, February 11, February 25, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, 2023 April 22, 2023, 9am – 3pm PST (longer for full mock theory exam) April 29, 2023, 9am – 3pm PST (longer for full mock tasting exam)

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OCTOBER 31, 2022 – MAY 8, 2023

  • Course Format: In-Person with 15 live classes in Napa
  • Exam:
    • Theory: May 9, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:20pm in Napa
    • Tasting: May 10, 2023 | 10:30am – 2:30pm in Napa
  • Class Dates (classes run from 9am-4pm PST): November 5, November 19, December 3, December 10, 2022; January 7, January 27, February 4, February 18, March 11, March 25, 2023

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APRIL 3, 2023 – OCTOBER 24, 2023

  • Course Format: ONLINE with 15 live classes via Zoom (classes are also recorded)
  • Exam:
    • Theory: October 25, 2023 | 11:00am – 3:20pm in Napa
    • Tasting: October 26, 2023 | 10:30am – 2:30pm in Napa
  • Webinar Dates (webinars 1-13 from 9am-1pm PST, webinars 14-15 from 9am-3pm PST): April 8, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, August 26, 2023 September 30 (9am-3pm, longer for mock theory exam), October 7, 2023 (9am-3pm PST, longer for mock tasting exam)

D4 SPARKLING WINE

AVAILABLE D4 EXAM DATES FOR 1ST TAKE AND RESITS: OCTOBER 25, 2022 / JANUARY 18, 2023 / JUNE 7, 2023 / October 24, 2023 / JANUARY 24, 2024 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM IN NAPA

AUGUST 29, 2022 – OCTOBER 24, 2022

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS (webinars are recorded)

Exam: October 25, 2022 | 1:30 – 3:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates (5-7 PM PST):  September 1, September 15, September 29, October 13, 2022

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022 – JANUARY 17, 2023

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS (webinars are recorded)

Exam: January 18, 2023 | 1:30 – 3:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates (5-7 PM PST):  November 17, December 8, December 22, 2022; January 5, 2023

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APRIL 3, 2023 – JUNE 6, 2023

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS (webinars are recorded)

Exam: June 7, 2023 | 1:30 – 3:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates (5-7 PM PST):  April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, 2023

D5 FORTIFIED WINE

AVAILABLE D5 EXAM DATES FOR 1ST TAKE AND RESITS: OCTOBER 25, 2022 / JANUARY 18, 2023 / JUNE 7, 2023 / OCTOBER 24, 2023 / JANUARY 24, 2024 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM IN NAPA

AUGUST 22 – OCTOBER 24, 2022

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS

Exam: October 25, 2022 | 3:30 – 5:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates (5-7 PM PST): August 31, September 7,  September 14, September 21, September 28, October 12, 2022

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022 – JANUARY 17, 2023

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS

Exam: January 18, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates: November 16, November 30 December 7,  December 14,  December 21, 2022; January 4, 2023

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APRIL 3, 2023 – JUNE 6, 2023

Course Format: ONLINE with LIVE WEBINARS

Exam: June 7, 2023 | 3:30 – 5:00pm in Napa

Webinar Dates: April 5, April 12, April 19, May 3, May 10, May 17, 2023

D6 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC #1 ON CLOSURES

Topic 1 Due: January 31, 2023

TOPIC #2 ON BORDEAUX

Topic 2 Due: July 31, 2023

* TWO NEW TOPICS ANNOUNCED ON AUGUST 1, 2023

**D6 Research Assignments can be written at any time after D1 & D2. Students may choose between the two topics released that year, or wait until the next year for new topics.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

See if you’re ready for Diploma & if the Napa Valley Wine Academy is the right school for you by checking out the Prospective Student page.

If you have more questions, take a look at the About & FAQ pages or register for a Diploma Informational Webinar.


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WANT TO KNOW MORE?

See if you’re ready for Diploma & if the Napa Valley Wine Academy is the right school for you by checking out the Prospective Student page.

If you have more questions, take a look at the About & FAQ pages or register for a Diploma Informational Webinar.


In-Person Diploma Program


Online Diploma Program

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

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1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

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1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

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1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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Street View of HQ

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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