WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | In-Person

Sharpen Your Wine Knowledge & Tasting Skills

An introduction to the knowledge and tasting skills needed to pursue your passion for wine

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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | In-Person

The beginning of the WSET certification path

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IDEAL FOR: BEGINNER

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6 HRS OF STUDY

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IN PERSON

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WSET LEVEL 1

CERTIFICATION

Time to Begin

Everything You Need to Excel at WSET Level 1

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines | In-Person

$395.00$423.00

Are you new to wine study? Our WSET Level 1 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 wines through sight, smell, and taste and learn the key principles involved in the storage and service of wine.  To read the course nitty-gritty, CLICK HERE.

By the end of the WSET Level 1, you will:

  • Gain the basic skills to describe wines accurately 
  • Have a systematic approach to tasting and identifying wine types
  • Know the fundamental principles of food and wine pairing

A lot of wine schools offer WSET certification courses, and it can be confusing to choose the best one for you. After a decade of experience, we know exactly what students need to prepare for the test, including engaging content, group activities, mock exams, and instructor support.

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

Please read our In-Person refund and transfer policy before purchasing.

*WSET Level 1 in Wine is not required prior to taking WSET Level 2 if you have foundational wine knowledge and/or you actively work in the wine industry and have a basic understanding of the modules covered in the box below.

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WHY PREPARE FOR WSET CERTIFICATION WITH US?

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Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal

Accelerate your learning with access to our proprietary student platform, where you can ask questions, get answers, and engage with other wine experts.

VIRTUAL-TASTINGS

Test Taking Strategies

We don’t just teach the material, we prepare you for the tests. We provide study packs, mock exam questions and tasting activities for every level.

EXPERT-TEAM

NVWA + WSET Trained Instructors

Our industry experts are also expert instructors. We train them ourselves. They don’t just have knowledge, they also know how to share it.

Your registration includes:

WSET Level 1 is ideal for:

  1. Anyone working in retail, hospitality or wholesale areas of the wine industry with little wine knowledge
  2. Wine Enthusiasts wanting to taste and identify wines professionally
  3. Front-line staff wanting basic product knowledge and skills for storage and service

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

Trained WSET Instructors | Online Support | 98% pass rate for Level 1

Wine education is complex enough. Here’s how we make it easy to achieve certification:

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WSET Level 1 includes

WSET Level 1 includes 6 hours of classroom instruction, online support before class even begins and guided tasting with 6-8 wines. Exam is 45 minutes (30 questions).

Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal

Get access to live webinars, plus a video library to further hone your skills and expand your knowledge.

NVWA Student-Only Community

Ask questions and get answers with NVWA certified experts. Plus, engage with our +4,000 community.

JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO

Ace your WSET Certification

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ENROLL

You'll receive a Welcome Email with everything you need to get the most out of your experience.

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ATTEND

Join us live, ask questions, and accelerate your wine knowledge with our certified wine experts.

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TOAST

Celebrate your success with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what’s in the glass!

Frequently Asked Questions

THE NITTY GRITTY

There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.

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 which takes place at the end of your in-class session. (FYI, we consistently have some of the highest WSET exam scores globally.)

This introductory wine certification course teaches students through sight, smell, and taste to understand more about wine. By the end of class, you’ll be able to taste wine using a systematic approach to tasting and be able to identify the main styles of wine. You’ll also learn the fundamental principles of food and wine pairing and be able to apply these to your food and wine choices.  Napa Valley Wine Academy students also receive study pointers on the Level 1 WSET exam. Tasting is an essential part of studying for this course, and you will enjoy guided tastings of 6-8 wines perfectly suited for calibrating your palate to WSET's Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting.  To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award Certificate in Wine, you will need to successfully pass the 30 multiple-choice exam. Exam orders are placed 21 days prior to 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.

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Wine

Knowledge Level

Beginner

Certification

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)

Level

Level 1

Region of Study

Global

Course Type

Enthusiast, Professional

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Course Format

Online Course

Course Date

January 6, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, February 3, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, March 2, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, April 6, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, April 27, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, May 4, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, June 1, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, July 20, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, July 27, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, August 3, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, September 7, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, October 5, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, October 12, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, November 2, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm, December 7, 2024 10:00 am to 4:45 pm

Want to know if this program is right for you?

Schedule a call to speak with one of our WSET diploma series experts.

Do you prefer the convenience of online learning?

We offer WSET courses online that include wine kits, live tasting webinars and virtual instruction

How We’re Different

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 we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)

WSET Educator of the Year 2016

AWARD WINNING

WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Helping enthusiasts and professionals become confident wine authorities.
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WSET LEVEL 1 Award in Wines – In Person – The Nitty Gritty

COMMUNICATE and TASTE wines with your instructor during the scheduled 1-day class in person at our location 10:00am to 4:45pm local time.

STUDY MATERIALS: Upon enrollment, students gain access to their online course for preparation before the in-person class. Our online course study is self-paced and accessible 24/7 with videos, hands-on experiments and interactive quizzes. WSET Level 1 Wines study material is entirely available online. Contact us if you wish to purchase a hardcopy or ebook version in addition to the online materials.

ACCESS the course online for 12 months from the date of enrollment.

RECOMMENDED STUDY HOURS needed to pass the exam are 8-12. Please plan on investing 4-6 hours of study prior to the day of class for your WSET Level 1 success.

EXAM at 4:00pm on the day of class. It is timed with 30 multiple choice questions. While the exam fee is included in your course fee, additional fees may apply if you change exam dates outside the allowable time.

PREREQUISITE: This is an introductory course and suitable for students with little or no prior knowledge.

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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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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