| Duration: | Classroom: 18 hours. Online ZOOM: 18 hours. |
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| Includes: | Classroom: 24 Sake Samples, Printed Text Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Online: Online Zoom Platform, Digital Book, Online Exam, Digital Certificate. Want the full experience? You can add a printed course booklet, official printed certificate, and a lapel pin to your booking during checkout—just tick the box. |
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What's Covered
Explore the origins of sake and its integral role in Japanese society, from traditional ceremonies to modern-day dining experiences.
Gain in-depth knowledge of sake ingredients and the brewing process, including rice polishing, fermentation, and the role of koji mold.Twin Stripe
Develop your palate through guided tastings, learning to identify flavor profiles and understand the science of umami in sake.Somm Sake+2Sake Sommelier Academy®+2Jijisake+2
Master the art of serving sake, including proper storage, temperature control, and pairing techniques to enhance the dining experience.
Discover innovative ways to incorporate sake into cocktails, expanding its versatility in contemporary mixology.
Engage in interactive sessions focusing on real-world applications, ensuring you can confidently introduce and recommend sake to customers or peers.
Upon successful completion, receive the official Certified Sake Sommelier® certificate and lapel pin, recognized throughout the global hospitality industry.
Prepare your palate for an extraordinary journey through the diverse and elegant world of sake. During the course, you'll experience a guided tasting of 24 curated sakes, carefully selected to illustrate the full spectrum of styles, grades, and brewing techniques.
This unique tasting lineup includes:
Premium Styles:
Junmai, Honjozo, Ginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Daiginjo, and Junmai Daiginjo—exploring differences in rice polishing and aroma profiles.
Specialty & Seasonal Sakes:
Nigori (cloudy), Nama (unpasteurized), Genshu (undiluted), and Koshu (aged), offering a contrast of texture, intensity, and structure.
Regional Expressions:
Sakes from across Japan’s diverse brewing regions—highlighting terroir, water profiles, and local rice varieties.
Experimental & Modern Styles:
Sparkling sake, barrel-aged sake, and sake infused with unique yeast strains, showing the innovative edge of today’s brewers.
Each sample is tasted in a structured format, helping you develop the ability to evaluate clarity, aroma, umami balance, acidity, and finish. You'll leave not just with a certificate, but with a refined, professional palate and a deep appreciation for the artistry behind Japan’s national drink.
The Certified Sake Sommelier® Course is designed for hospitality professionals, sommeliers, bartenders, importers, educators, and curious enthusiasts who want to master the world of sake with confidence and credibility. Whether you're managing a beverage program, curating a sake list, or simply passionate about Japanese culture and cuisine, this course gives you the knowledge and practical skills to speak, serve, and sell sake like a pro. No prior experience required—just curiosity and a clean palate.
To earn your certification, you'll complete a two-part evaluation:
Theory Test: 40 multiple-choice questions covering key concepts such as sake production, classification, service, and tasting.
Practical Tasting Exam: A blind tasting where you’ll assess and identify different sake styles using professional sensory techniques.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded the official Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) certificate and lapel pin—formally recognizing your achievement and granting you the respected title of Certified Sake Sommelier. More than a credential, it's your passport into the world of sake expertise.
Graduates of the Certified Sake Sommelier® Course receive an internationally recognized certificate issued by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA)—the world’s leading authority on sake education outside of Japan.
In addition to your formal certificate, you’ll be awarded the exclusive Sake Sommelier lapel pin, symbolizing your achievement, professionalism, and dedication to the art of sake.
This certification not only elevates your credibility in the beverage and hospitality industries but also connects you to a global network of sake professionals and enthusiasts.
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