Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Class prepares participants for the scheduled WSET Level 1 Award in Wines examinations scheduled all throughout the year. Participants are given the option to enroll in the online course bundled with the examination to have their slots reserved right away.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is for individuals who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits. The qualification will assist those who need a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of spirits. You will learn about the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Sake is a foundational course for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of sake. This qualification will provide students with a basic familiarity with the main styles and categories of sake. By the end of the course, students will be able to list the principal categories of sake, state their defining characteristics, and know the key principles involved in the storage and service of sake.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification for individuals who wish to expand their knowledge from WSET 1 Level Award in Wines (although not a required certification to take Level 2) or to have a wider understanding of a range of wines.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is for individuals who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits. The course provides a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge suitable for those interested in improving job skills and competencies in the spirits industry. By the end of the course, you will be able to give information on the characteristics of the principal spirits and aromatised wines and their production methods.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of spirits. It is intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies – for example, in bar service, and for staff requiring focused product knowledge in retail and wholesaling businesses.