WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course

Sharpen Your Sake Knowledge & Tasting Skills

An interactive online course designed to help anyone start talking about sake with confidence–even if you’re not a “sake person”.

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WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course

This is a four-week course with a fixed start date and includes 12 months of access to the online learning material.

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4 WEEKS

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28 HRS OF STUDY

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WSET Level 1 Sake CERTIFICATION

Then It's Time To

Level Up Your Sake IQ

WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course

$357.00

This is a four-week course with a fixed start date and includes 12 months of access to the online learning material.

A beginner-level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.

This qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of sake for individuals new to the subject. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award Certificate in Sake, you will need to successfully pass an online OR in-person exam that is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions.

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

You have 12 months from the start of your course to schedule your proctored EXAM. Exam orders are placed 21 days before the exam date, and you cannot change the date once that order has been placed with the WSET. Results take 4-5 weeks to be released by WSET.

Next Course:

Course Date: March 11 – April 7, 2024
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2024

 

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TASTE & TALK ABOUT SAKE LIKE A PRO

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Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of sake. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake through sight, smell and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO

LEVEL UP YOUR SAKE EXPERTISE LIKE A PRO

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You’ll receive a Welcome Email with everything you need to access our proprietary learning platform, community and course materials.

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WATCH THE MODULES

Dive right into your materials, interact with our community, and engage with your expert instructors–100% online and at your own pace.

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LEVEL UP LIKE A PRO

Celebrate finally having a clear path to certification, or simply savor being able to impress friends and family with your elevated wine knowledge.

There is no previous wine knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.  This online class is specially designed for:

A beginner level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.

For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of sake. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake through sight, smell and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas.

To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award Certificate in Sake, you will need to successfully pass an exam with 30 multiple-choice questions. - EXAM can be taken either online or in-person with in 12-months of enrolling in the online course at one of our school locations. Upon successful completion of this WSET Level 1 Online Certification Course you will have gained:

  • List and state the purpose of the main ingredients and the main production steps used to make sake.

  • Name the principal categories and grades of sake as well as some speciality styles of sake and state their key characteristics.

  • Know and recognise the processes and principles involved in the storage and service of sake.

The WSET Level 1 (Introductory) Certificate online course follows a 4-week study program with instructor support as follows:

  • Module 1: What is Sake and How is it Made?
  • Module 2: Categories and Grades of Sake
  • Module 3: An Introduction to Tasting Sake
  • Module 4: Sake Production
  • Module 5: Japanese Labelling Terms and Speciality Styles of Sak
  • Module 6: Storage and Service of SAKE
  • Module 7:  Review

You will have access to the course for four weeks. However, you will retain access to your online learning material for a full 12-month period. Each week consists of a series of online activities, reading, and tasting assignments supported by an online tutor allocated to guide the students’ studies. 

Includes:

  • Instructor support. 
  • A weekly quiz is provided at the end of each week for students to practice for the exam and assess their understanding of that week’s topics. 
  • Independent tasting activities are also provided to familiarize students with the Systematic Approach to Tasting at a beginner level. 
  • 30 question mock-exam to prepare you for the actual in-person exam.
  • One exam credit 

System Requirements: As this course is taught 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. Adobe Flash Player 11. Internet access (broadband recommended). 

Upcoming Courses:

Course Date: January 8 - February 4, 2024
Registration Deadline: December 22, 2023

Course Date: March 11 - April 7, 2024
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2024

Course Date: May 13 - June 9, 2024
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2024

Course Date: July 15 - August 11, 2024
Registration Deadline: June 28, 2024

 

Subject

Sake

Knowledge Level

Beginner

Certification

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)

Level

Level 1

Region of Study

Japan

Course Type

Enthusiast, Professional

Course Dates

January 8 – February 4, 2024, March 11 – April 7, 2024, May 13 – June 9, 2024, July 15 – August 11, 2024

Course Format

Online Course

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We’re Premier, not Pretentious

We design our programs for students, not snobs. We know wines are complex, but believe wine education should be approachable and fun.
(There’s a reason our unique approach is winning awards.)
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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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Aloft Nashville

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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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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