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Are you new to wine study? Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course will help you begin to talk about and taste wine like a professional. You may also choose to add a 6 bottle (100 ml) wine tasting kit for $75, curated by our experts for this level and discussed in the course webinars.
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.
By the end of the WSET Level 1 Wine course, you will:
Gain the basic skills to describe wines accurately
Have a systematic approach to wine 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 and wine lovers need to prepare for the exam, and have developed multiple modalities for your preferred way of learning. Our unique program mixes live webinars and video lectures with hands-on interactive activities, quizzes, and instructor support.
Sign up now for this four (4) week program that promises to give you everything you need to achieve this beginner-level certification!
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.
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.
Important Course Details and Frequently Asked Questions
UPON REGISTRATION (within 30 minutes after) you will receive access, via an emailed link, to the first module of your online course which contains important information.
COURSE START DATE is the date the full online course (all modules) is available to students. This is a self-paced course, accessible 24/7, with videos, interactive maps, activities, quizzes, and mock exams.
WINE KITS - Wine kits ordered >7 days before the course start date will be delivered by the course start. Wine kits ordered <7 days of course start date will take 5-7 business days to get delivered.
WEBINARS are additional instructor-led learning tools that augment your online course material and activities. See the WEBINAR tab in the first module of your online course for the webinar schedule. The first WEBINAR DATE is generally NOT the official COURSE START DATE. Webinars are taped and will will appear in your WEBINAR tab following each session. If you purchased a WINE KIT, your wine kit will arrive before your first WEBINAR DATE. If you did not purchase the wine kit, see the wine list in the first module of your course for wine recommendations you can purchase locally.
WSET Level 1 Wine Online Webinar Schedule
2025-01-08 | 3 Webinars: Monday @ 4pm PST (7pm EST)– Jan 13, 20, 27 | Desiree Harrison-Brown
2025-01-22 | 3 Webinars: Tuesday @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) – Jan 28, Feb 4, 11 | Jean Cox
2025-02-05 | 3 Webinars: Monday @ 4pm PST (7pm EST) – Feb 10, 17, 24 | Desiree Harrison-Brown
2025-02-19 | 3 Webinars: Tuesday @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) – Feb 25, March 4, 11 | Jean Cox
2025-03-05 | 3 Webinars: Monday @ 4pm PST (7pm EST) – March 10, 17, 24 | Desiree Harrison-Brown
2025-03-19 | 3 Webinars: Tuesday @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) – March 25, Apr 1, 8 | Jean Cox
2025-04-02 | 3 Webinars: Monday @ 4pm PST (7pm EST) – Apr 7, 14, 21 | Desiree Harrison-Brown
COMMUNICATE with your instructor and fellow students via (1) the webinars and (2) through an online GROUP which will appear on your dashboard, along with your online course, on the Course Start Date. The GROUP will be active during the four-week instructor-led portion of your course.
WHAT THIS COURSE INCLUDES:
DEDICATED INSTRUCTOR for the 4-week portion of the course, and continuing with 12 months access to the online course material which includes lecture videos, quizzes, a mock exam and more.
LIVE WEBINARS which include instructor-led tastings, theory review, and the ability to ask questions.
TEXTBOOK for Level 1 is downloadable in the first module of the online course, which you can access right after registration.
You may choose to add a WINE KIT for live tasting sessions with your instructor as well as online homework.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
What is the schedule for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines online course?The course is self-paced and accessible 24/7, featuring a range of learning materials including videos, interactive maps, activities, quizzes, and mock exams. Additionally, there are three (3) instructor-led 60-minute Zoom webinars scheduled; the dates and times are listed in the first module of your online course. If you purchased a Wine Kit, it will arrive before your First Webinar Date (not the start of the online course access).
Are the webinars essential to the WSET Level 1 course, and what if I miss a live session?While the webinars are an integral part of the course, providing orientation, lectures, and guided tasting sessions, they are not the entirety of the course. If you cannot attend a live webinar, don’t worry – all sessions are recorded and posted for later viewing.
How do I communicate with instructors and fellow students during the course?Interaction with instructors and peers is facilitated through the webinars and the online GROUP, all of which take place during the four-week instructor-led portion of the course.
How soon do I get access to the online course after purchase?You will receive email links to access the first module of your online course within 30 minutes of your purchase.
Is there a textbook for the WSET Level 1 course, and how do I access it?Yes, there is a downloadable textbook for Level 1, which is accessible within the online course.
What about wine kits for the course, and what if I don’t order one?Wine kits are shipped out the week of the course start date to ensure arrival before the first webinar. If you choose not to order a wine kit, you can find a wine list within the course to source your wines locally.
How long do I have access to the online course material?After the initial 4-week instructor-led portion, students retain access to the online course materials for a full 12 months.
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