Certifications

Essentials Certification Programs

WSG Essentials certification programs provide aspiring wine professionals and inquisitive enthusiasts with a solid foundation on the wines of France, Italy and Spain. With Essentials, learn the "need to know" regions, grapes and wines in just weeks.

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New Certification

from $475

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Starts January 15

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338 global graduates

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Starts January 15

from $475

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New Certification

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Starts February 19

from $475

Wine Scholar® certification programs are industry-recognized wine courses that provide current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines of France, Italy and Spain. They are designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine enthusiasts.

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4,012 global graduates

from $875

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Starts March 3

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1,052 global graduates

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Starts February 6

from $725
per unit

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1,152 global graduates

from $875

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Starts March 4

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New program

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Launching in 2025

Masters Certification Programs

WSG Masters programs set the industry-standard for specialized wine certification. Students gain critical thinking skills and a working knowledge of the history, business, cultural, viticultural and winemaking factors that make up the most celebrated wine regions. 

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175 global graduates

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Starts February 11

$995

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527 global graduates

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Starts September 19

$995

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252 global graduates

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Starts February 18

$995

Specialty Courses

WSG Specialty Courses provide all curious students of wine the opportunity to obtain detailed knowledge and proficiency on a particular theme. These topical courses are designed to provide accurate and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in a short time frame. These wine courses are easy to integrate into your busy schedule.

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284 global graduates

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Courses starting each month

$129-$199

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New course

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March 5 & 12, 2025