Courses – WINE|SPIRITS|SAKE
- - WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
    - Considered to be the Gold Standard in Wine Education.
      
      The WSET® is an internationally recognized program designed to provide high-quality education and sought-after qualifications in wines and spirits members of the trade (or those intending to join it) as well as for the interested consumer.
  - CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine)
    - Certified Specialist of Wine Program
      Napa Valley Wine Academy has designed an in-depth four-day intensive test prep course for the Society of Wine Educators’ Certified Specialist of Wine Certification Exam. Proper test preparation is critical to passing--worldwide less than 58 percent of first-time CSW examinees pass the exam. Our intensive test prep program is intended to give CSW Candidates the advantage of personalized instruction and a comprehensive understanding of the exam material. Our students gain a solid knowledge of the world of wine and will taste 40+ wines led by industry experts.
  - SommDay School™
    - SOMMDAY SCHOOL™ Workshops
      Our hands-on SommDay School™ workshops are designed for students in the food, beverage, and hospitality industry who are just starting their Sommelier education journey, and ideal for those looking to further improve their service and tasting skills. These day-long intensive workshops were developed by Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser and Napa Valley Wine Academy.
  - AWS (American Wine Studies)
    - American Wine Studies™
      The rigorous four-day American Wine Studies™ certification course takes participants through the epic history of trials, tribulations and breakthroughs of the American wine industry. During the course participants will learn about most important American wine regions as well as delve into labeling laws , the three-tier distribution system, and the state of the US wine industry . The course covers topics such as America's geography, history, climate, major grape varieties and their best growing regions, tasting samples of wines from the major producing areas. Taste over 40 American wines, with conversation focusing on the depth and breadth of distinct wines styles from around the nation.
  - IWC (Italian Wine Central)
    - Italian Wine Central™ (IWC)
      Italian Wine Central, the leading English-language source of information about wine production in Italy, offers two educational courses that help learners understand the broad range of Italian wines seen in export markets around the world.
  - FWS (French Wine Scholar)
    - French Wine Scholar Study and Certification Program
      Napa Valley Wine Academy is proud to be offering the prestigious French Wine Scholar Study and Certification program. This in-depth program provides current and accurate information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administrated by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for serious students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine enthusiast.
  - Wine 101
    - Napa Valley Wine 101 | “Know Before You Go!”
      This course will give you the tools to navigate Napa Valley’s tasting rooms with confidence and ease. And having the confidence to own your wine tasting experience may make the difference between a day of fun and a day of dashed expectations. Since no two wine tasting experiences are alike, knowing what to expect before you go will give you an advantage.
  - Wine Aroma Le Nez du Vin Courses
  - Business of Wine
    - Learn the Business of Wine – Expand Your Skills
      Understanding the Wine Business- Online Course – with Tim Hanni MW
      Building a Succesful Wine Brand – with Christopher Pappe
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    - Business of Wine Courses
      These comprehensive, Business of Wine, courses are geared for professionals and entrepreneurs in the wine, and hospitality fields who want to quickly expand their knowledge on the different subjects of the wine business. These certificate courses are suited to winery employees, distribution, importer, and retail sales employees, or anyone interested in moving into a career in the wine industry, as well as wine enthusiasts who desire a deeper understanding of the business of wine.
  - Events & Experiences
    - Enthusiast & Corporate Events – Wine Edutainment
      Spring Bud Break Napa Valley Experience – 3-Days of Hands on During Spring Bud Break
      Harvest Napa Valley Experience – 3-Days of Hands on During Harvest
      Corporate and Private Wine Events – You deserve the best!
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    - Harvest Napa Valley Experience
      Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a winemaker is like? Or what it would feel like to be swept up in the exhilarating energy of harvest?If you’ve visited Napa Valley in those critical weeks while Harvest is in full swing, you know that the air is alive with the electric pulse of a myriad hands picking grapes, crush-pads wet with the sticky juice of newly pressed classic Napa Valley varieties, and the scent of new barrels and pomace permeating the air.
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ONLINE Learning – Ultimate Flexibility
- Online Wine & Spirits Classes
  Napa Valley Wine Academy offers an online distance learning option for the wine professional and enthusiast who wishes to study to advance their career or for pleasure but, find that it 's hard to attend regular classes in person at our school. Take your wine classes in our online global classroom under the watchful eye of one of our qualified instructors.
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  We are a welcoming community of world-class instructors committed to fostering excellence, creativity, culture, and advancement in the wine industry and beyond. When you become a student of the Napa Valley Wine Academy, not only will you explore and expand your knowledge of the diverse world of wine, you’ll also forge critical relationships, deepening the human connection, making accessible what once may have seemed inaccessible.
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Considered to be the Gold Standard in Wine Education.

Certified Specialist of Wine Program

SOMMDAY SCHOOL™ Workshops

American Wine Studies™

Italian Wine Central™ (IWC)

French Wine Scholar Study and Certification Program

Napa Valley Wine 101 | “Know Before You Go!”

Business of Wine Courses

Harvest Napa Valley Experience

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