WSET Approved Programme Provider, Napa Valley
You already have a foundation in wine, but want to go further. You want to confidently describe styles, understand key grape varieties and regions, and make informed choices when pairing wine with food.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
One qualification, 4 ways to study
Which way suits you?
Same WSET qualification and exam. Choose how you want to study.
| Feature | In personNapa Valley | Onlineon demand | Onlineinstructor-led | BootcampNapa Valley |
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| Price | $950.00 | $599.00 | $699.00 | $2,215.00 |
| Next start | See dates | Today | See dates | See dates |
| Length | 2 days | Self-paced | 5 weeks | 4 days |
| Live sessions | In class | None · video lessons | Weekly live webinars | In class + winery visits |
| Wine samples | 30 wines tasted in class | 12 wines · kit sold separately | 12 wines · kit sold separately | 60+ wines |
| Exam | 50 questions, 60 min | Online, remotely invigilated · 50 questions, 60 min · book within 12 months | Online, remotely invigilated · 50 questions, 60 min | 50 questions, 60 min |
| Enroll | See dates & enroll | Start today | See dates & enroll | See dates & apply |
In Person
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You know your way around a wine list, but you’re ready for more. You want to understand why wines taste the way they do, and how to tell a great one from a good one. Imagine tasting through 30 wines from around the world, learning to identify regions, grape varieties, and styles with clarity.
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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Napa Valley Wine Academy takes you deeper into the world’s wine regions and styles. You’ll explore grape varieties, sparkling and fortified wines, and learn the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) alongside our expert instructors.
Online On-Demand
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You’ve mastered the basics, but you’re ready to go deeper. The challenge? Finding time for structured classes while balancing everything else in life. Now picture exploring the world’s great wine regions at your own pace, with no deadlines or fixed schedules. You learn when it suits you: morning, night, or on the road.
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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (On-Demand) gives you total flexibility to pursue intermediate-level certification on your terms. You’ll access the full course immediately after enrolling, including multimedia lessons, self-paced assessments, and 12 months to schedule your online exam.
Online Instructor Led
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You can already describe what you like in a wine, but now you want to understand why. You’re curious about what shapes flavor, quality, and style, and ready to move from confident drinker to informed taster. Imagine exploring the great wine regions of the world from home, guided by expert instructors through live webinars, interactive lessons, and tastings of 12 expertly curated wines.
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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Online) gives you everything you need to deepen your understanding and tasting skills. This five-week course blends flexibility with expert-led interaction, complete with videos, quizzes, mock exams, and real-time instructor support.
Napa Valley Bootcamp
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You’ve learned the basics of wine, but now you’re craving real-world experience—the kind that can only come from walking vineyards, tasting from the source, and studying with passionate experts.
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Now imagine spending four unforgettable days in Napa Valley surrounded by vineyards, winemakers, and fellow wine lovers. You taste over 60 wines, explore how growing conditions and winemaking shape style and quality, and connect with the people behind the bottles. By the end, you’ll not only understand wine—you’ll feel it.
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The WSET Level 2 Bootcamp combines immersive classroom learning with hands-on winery experiences.
Testimonials
The class was simply outstanding, both in content and instruction.
I learned so much from this course. The workbook was really helpful. It's a very fun and approachable course. I would recommend it.
Awesome course that was super informative and fun!
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