Academy of Wine & Spirits
| Duration: | Classroom: 24 hours. Online ZOOM: 24 hours. Online Selfstudy: Led by an Online Educator with 12-month access. The program includes 24 hours of total learning, with 18 hours of live, guided instruction and 6 hours of structured self-study. Your self-paced hours include videos, quizzes, and short assignments—all of which will be reviewed and graded as part of your assessment. |
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| Includes: | What's Included with Your Course At the Academy of Wine & Spirits, every course is designed to deliver a modern, professional learning experience with secure digital resources and internationally recognized credentials that remain with you for life. Classroom Experience Experience hands-on learning with an expert educator and receive: 24 professionally selected wine samples (where applicable) Comprehensive digital course textbook Interactive classroom instruction Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure cloud-based access to your credentials for life Certificates and badges can be downloaded, printed, and shared at any time Online Experience Study from anywhere in the world through our flexible learning options: Self-paced Online Learning Platform or Live Instructor-Led Zoom Classes Comprehensive digital course textbook Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure lifetime access to your credentials Download, print, and share your achievements whenever you choose Share Your Achievement with Confidence Your verified credentials are designed to showcase your professional accomplishments wherever your career takes you. Share your achievement instantly across: X (Twitter) Your CV or Résumé Email Signatures Professional Portfolios Company Websites Whether you're applying for a new position, seeking a promotion, building your professional profile, or demonstrating your expertise to clients, your credentials are always available, always verifiable, and always ready to share. Upgrade to the Premium Certification Pack Want the complete Academy of Wine & Spirits experience? During checkout, simply select the Premium Certification Pack, which includes: Official printed course booklet Premium printed certificate Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin Simply tick the option before completing your booking, and we'll prepare your premium package for you. Learn Digitally. Achieve Globally. All Academy of Wine & Spirits course materials are delivered digitally, providing immediate access from virtually any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This modern approach allows you to study anytime, anywhere, while reducing paper waste and ensuring your learning materials are always at your fingertips. Your verified digital certificate and badge are securely stored online for life, allowing you to access, verify, download, print, and share your professional credentials whenever you need them—today, tomorrow, or years into your career. What's Included with Your Course At the Academy of Wine & Spirits, every course is designed to deliver a modern, professional learning experience with secure digital resources and internationally recognized credentials that remain with you for life. Classroom Experience Experience hands-on learning with an expert educator and receive: 12 professionally selected wine samples (where applicable) Comprehensive digital course textbook Interactive classroom instruction Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure cloud-based access to your credentials for life Certificates and badges can be downloaded, printed, and shared at any time Online Experience Study from anywhere in the world through our flexible learning options: Self-paced Online Learning Platform or Live Instructor-Led Zoom Classes Comprehensive digital course textbook Online examination Lifetime Verified Digital Certificate Lifetime Verified Digital Badge Instant online credential verification Secure lifetime access to your credentials Download, print, and share your achievements whenever you choose Share Your Achievement with Confidence Your verified credentials are designed to showcase your professional accomplishments wherever your career takes you. Share your achievement instantly across: X (Twitter) Your CV or Résumé Email Signatures Professional Portfolios Company Websites Whether you're applying for a new position, seeking a promotion, building your professional profile, or demonstrating your expertise to clients, your credentials are always available, always verifiable, and always ready to share. Upgrade to the Premium Certification Pack Want the complete Academy of Wine & Spirits experience? During checkout, simply select the Premium Certification Pack, which includes: Official printed course booklet Premium printed certificate Academy of Wine & Spirits lapel pin Simply tick the option before completing your booking, and we'll prepare your premium package for you. Learn Digitally. Achieve Globally. All Academy of Wine & Spirits course materials are delivered digitally, providing immediate access from virtually any computer, tablet, or smartphone. This modern approach allows you to study anytime, anywhere, while reducing paper waste and ensuring your learning materials are always at your fingertips. Your verified digital certificate and badge are securely stored online for life, allowing you to access, verify, download, print, and share your professional credentials whenever you need them—today, tomorrow, or years into your career. |
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Evolution of wine through ancient, monastic, and modern eras
Detailed grape chemistry: sugars, acids, phenolics, esters, and fermentation behavior
Vineyard factors: climate zones, soil types, slopes, and sustainable practices
Advanced vinification: fermentation management, maceration, oak vs steel, amphora, MLF
Sparkling wine methods: Traditional, Charmat, and ancestral
Sweet wine production: botrytis, ice wine, late harvest, passito
Fortified wines: Port, Sherry, Madeira, solera systems
Global classification systems: AOC, DOCG, Prädikat, AVA, and beyond
In-depth exploration of classic and emerging wine regions worldwide
Extended varietal analysis: major and lesser-known grapes with climate/style expression
Structured professional tasting using BLIC (Balance, Length, Intensity, Complexity)
Deep fault recognition and stylistic variation evaluation
Advanced food and wine pairing theory and real-world matching
Wine list design: balancing style, price, and market needs
Cellar management: stock rotation, preservation systems, and aging potential
Staff training, upselling, and customer communication fundamentals
A curated selection of benchmark wines representing key styles, grape varieties, and regions—including sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines. Minimum of 30 professionally sourced samples designed to build advanced tasting confidence.
Sommeliers in training, hospitality professionals, retail wine staff, distributors, and committed private collectors seeking serious, structured wine knowledge.
50-question multiple choice quiz and graded tasting note evaluation using the BLIC (Balance, Length, Intensity, Complexity) method.
AWS Level 2 – Certified Junior Sommelier™, internationally accredited and UK-certified via CPD.
Classroom: $795
Online: $495
AWS Level 3 – Certified Sommelier™, internationally accredited and UK-certified via CPD.
