SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
LEVEL 1 Wine Online
Course runs September 28-October 25, 2020
Registration closes September 20, 2020.
Exam can be done online November 10, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
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LEVEL 1 Wine Online
Course runs October 19-November 15, 2020
Registration closes October 11, 2020.
Exam can be done online November 20, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $369.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
8 Mondays starting October 5, 2020, 6-8PM
Exam December 14, 2020 6-7PM
No class Columbus Day October 12 and November 23
Commonwealth WIne School, 35 Dunster St, Cambridge – Harvard Square
Register by October 1, 2020
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $850.00
ONLINE
LEVEL 2 Wine: Online & Live Zoom Sessions, Plus 9 Wines Included
LEVEL 2 Wine Online with 3 Live Zoom Sessions and 9 Wines sent to your US address
Course runs September 28 – November 1, 2020
Zoom session Thursdays October 1,15 and 29 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern Time
Registration closes September 20, 2020.
Exam can be done online or in person on November 10, 2020 in San Francisco or November 30, 2020 in Boston
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sorry, Sold Out.
LEVEL 2 Wine Online
Course runs October 19-November 22, 2020
Registration closes October 11, 2020.
Exam can be done online on December 5 or in person on December 13, 2020 in San Francisco or December 1, 2020 in Boston
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $699.00
LEVEL 2 Wine: Online & Live Zoom Sessions, Plus 9 Wines Included
LEVEL 2 Wine Online with 3 Live Zoom Sessions and 9 Wines sent to your US address
Course runs November 16 – December 20, 2020
Zoom session Mondays: November 16, 30 and December 2 at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern Time
Registration closes November 1, 2020.
Exam can be done online or in person on January 20, 2021 in San Francisco or January 8, 2021 in Boston
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $789.00
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LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends
5 Sundays starting October 25, 2020
9:30AM-5:15PM
No Class November 29 & December 6, 2020
Exam December 13, 2020 from 10AM-1PM
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Online via Zoom only version available for $125 less, but students responsible for purchasing own wines
Cost is $1,550.00
LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weeknights
16 Tuesdays starting January 19, 2021
6:15PM-8:30PM
Exam May 11, 2021
St Francis Yacht Club, 700 Marina Blvd
San Francisco, CA
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,595.00
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
New Class begins October 12, 2020 and runs through December 13, 2020
Exam to follow on January 8 in Boston and January 20 in San Francisco or later date.
Registration closes October 4, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,310.00
New Class begins November 9, 2020 and runs through January 17, 2021
Exam to follow on January 20 in San Francisco and February 1 in Boston or at a later date in each city.
Registration closes November 1, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,310.00
ONLINE
ONLINE
WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WINES
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If you know the basic wine grapes—that Chardonnay is a white wine and Cabernet Sauvignon is usually red—then begin at Level 2. This beginner to intermediate wine course offers greater breadth and depth of material, more tasting opportunities and additional classroom hours compared to Level 1. It’s for anyone who: • Works in wine or who want a career in the industry • Has a serious interest in deepening their wine knowledge • Wishes to become a more confident wine taster |
Level 3 details and upcoming classes
San Francisco Bay Area
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LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends 5 Sundays starting October 25, 2020 Cost is $1,550.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weeknights 16 Tuesdays starting January 19, 2021 Cost is $1,595.00 |
Online
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New Class begins October 12, 2020 and runs through December 13, 2020 Cost is $1,310.00 |
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New Class begins November 9, 2020 and runs through January 17, 2021 Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,310.00 |
WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE
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The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of wine, and is geared to anyone with an interest in wine for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career. It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what wine is and how it differs by style. |
Level 1 details and upcoming classes
What’s covered
The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting wine, focusing on knowledge that is practical, hands-on, and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. The course will introduce you to basics of wine, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing wine with a range of foods.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Level 1 WSET certificate.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET wine workbook.
Online
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LEVEL 1 Wine Online
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WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WINES
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If you know the basic wine grapes—that Chardonnay is a white wine and Cabernet Sauvignon is usually red—then begin at Level 2. This beginner to intermediate wine course offers greater breadth and depth of material, more tasting opportunities and additional classroom hours compared to Level 1. It’s for anyone who: • Works in wine or who want a career in the industry • Has a serious interest in deepening their wine knowledge • Wishes to become a more confident wine taster |
Level 3 details and upcoming classes
San Francisco Bay Area
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LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends 5 Sundays starting October 25, 2020 Cost is $1,550.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weeknights 16 Tuesdays starting January 19, 2021 Cost is $1,595.00 |
Online
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New Class begins October 12, 2020 and runs through December 13, 2020 Cost is $1,310.00 |
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New Class begins November 9, 2020 and runs through January 17, 2021 Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,310.00 |
WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE
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The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of wine, and is geared to anyone with an interest in wine for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career. It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what wine is and how it differs by style. |
Level 1 details and upcoming classes
What’s covered
The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting wine, focusing on knowledge that is practical, hands-on, and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. The course will introduce you to basics of wine, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing wine with a range of foods.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Level 1 WSET certificate.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET wine workbook.
Online
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D3 - San Francisco Traditional & Online Combination
Diploma D3 Combination Traditional & Online Course
Traditional course December 12-13, 2020, January 9-10, February 6-7, March 6-7, April 3-4, 2021 – all from 9AM-5PM
Online meets from November 2, 2020 – April 25, 2021
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 23, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $3,350.00
D3 - San Francisco Traditional Course
D3 Traditional Course:
December 12-13, 2020, January 9-10, February 6-7, March 6-7, April 3-4, 2021 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by November 20, 2020
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,875.00
D3 - San Francisco Online Course
Diploma D3 Online – November 2, 2020 – April 25, 2021
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 23, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,475.00
D3 Traditional  & Online Combination Course:
December 5-6, 2020, January16-17, February 20-21, March 27-28, April 10, 2021 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
Online meets from November 2, 2021 – April 25, 2021
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 23, 2020
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $3,350.00
D3 Traditional Course:
December 5-6, 2020, January16-17, February 20-21, March 27-28, April 10, 2021 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by November 15, 2020
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,875.00
Diploma D3 Online – November 2, 2020 – April 25, 2021
THEORY EXAM: May 11, 2021 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 12, 2021 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 23, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,475.00
Meets September 26-27, 2020 from 10AM-5:00PM
90-Minute Exam October 27, 2020 at 1:30PM
Enroll by August 20, 2020
City Winery Boston
80 Beverly St, Boston
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sorry, Sold Out.
Meets September 26-27, 2020 from 10AM-5:00PM
Enroll by August 27, 2020
Commonwealth Wine School
35 Dunster St, Harvard Square, Cambridge
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sorry, Sold Out.
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SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
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SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Level 2 Spirits Online
Runs September 28-November 1, 2020
Exam Online November 10 or in person December 1 or December 13, 2020
Enroll by September 20, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage within the United States
Level 2 Spirits Online
Runs November 16 – December 20, 2020
Exam Online January 5, 2021 or in person January 8 or later
Enroll by November 8, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage within the United States
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
SAKE LEVEL 3 San Francisco Via Zoom
October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 from 10AM-2PM
In Person Tasting Review & Exam December 6 from 10AM-2PM
Register by October 10, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postageÂ
Sakes to be purchased on your own with recommended samples and providers
What You’ll Learn
- The main techniques used in sake production and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and specialty categories of sake
- The sake industry and commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using WSET’s Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake®
Classes will be held in five 3 hour sessions on Zoom. There will be 1 in person theory review and tasting session prior to examination date.
FAQs
Can I join from any location?
Yes, but you must sit for the exam at one of our exam locations, San Francisco or Boston.
Do I have to log on at a specific time?
Yes, You will need to log in to the link provided at the specified time.
Is Sake included in cost?
No, but we will provide you will a suggested tasting list and guide you through tasting in class.
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
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Cost is $695.00
GREATER BOSTON
October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 from 1PM-4PM
In Person Tasting Review & Exam December 13 from 10AM – 2PM
Register by October 2, 2020
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postageÂ
Sakes to be purchased on your own with recommended samples and providers
What You’ll Learn
- The main techniques used in sake production and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and specialty categories of sake
- The sake industry and commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using WSET’s Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake®
Classes will be held in five 3 hour sessions on Zoom. There will be 1 in person theory review and tasting session prior to examination date.
FAQs
Can I join from any location?
Yes, but you must sit for the exam at one of our exam locations, San Francisco or Boston.
Do I have to log on at a specific time?
Yes, You will need to log in to the link provided at the specified time.
Is Sake included in cost?
No, but we will provide you will a suggested tasting list and guide you through tasting in class.
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
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Cost is $695.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Starts October 5, 2020 and runs through February 23, 2021
Deadline to enroll is September 27, 2020
D1 Exam is December 11, 2020 at 9AM
D2 Exam is March 10 at 11:30AM
Price includes all study materials, D1 and D2 examinations (one attempt), tuition, and three years registration in the Diploma program