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Explore Curriculum
Get a sneak peek into our comprehensive French Wine Essentials study guide
Learn the Basics
Start exploring the world of French wine, starting with geography and cultural significance
Career Advancement
Discover how our certifications can elevate your wine industry standing and prospects
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Discover everything included in your registration:
a comprehensive study manual to interactive online modules, expert instruction and an engaging student community, every element is meticulously designed to foster a profound understanding and appreciation of French wine culture.
Coursebook
Shipped to your address, the beautifully designed coursebook, rich with photographs, infographics & maps, contains all the information you need to know. Immediate access to the digital e-book is provided upon registration.
Online Study Modules
Access high-quality interactive e-learning activities designed to enrich the study manual and support different learning styles.
Expert Educators
Learn about wine from the most notable names in the industry — seasoned wine professionals and educators accredited by Wine Scholar Guild.
Student Community
Network with the other students taking French Wine Essentials, create a tasting group and build your wine network.
Final Exam
The course includes a 50-question multiple-choice exam covering all of the essential topics in the course.
Certificate
Upon passing, receive your well-deserved French Wine Essentials certificate. Add this reputed credential to your LinkedIn profile and résumé or CV.
Certification Programs
Empower Yourself With Certification
Specialize in the wines of France, Italy and Spain with three distinct levels of study.
France
Italy
Spain
Why People Choose Wine Scholar Guild
Harry
"Pursuing the FWS program helped me develop French wine events for consumers, as well as seminars targeted to the trade, while also collaborating with Andrew Jefford as the VIWF’s keynote speaker when France was the festival theme in 2020."
Harry Hertscheg
Trish
"Having the chance to learn about the history, geology, geography, grapes, viticulture of a region in a self-study format was exactly what I was looking for. I think that after completing the FWS program I feel confident in my understanding of French Wines and talking about them with other wine enthusiasts. "
Trish Nunan
Nicolas
"The FWS is a good way to remain humble about one’s knowledge, though being a Frenchman, I learned some things too!"
Nicolas Fouilleroux
Julie
"FWS provides an excellent and thorough knowledge base about France, and I’ve already been able to field a number of more esoteric questions about lesser-known French wines."
Julie Seibert
Lucas
"The position of Assistant Head Sommelier is a new chapter every day: leading a team of sommeliers, bringing ideas, and keeping consistency in every single service. The French Wine Scholar course was really deep and included a lot of key knowledge. It is a very well-made online course, which fit my timing and shifts."
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Frequently Asked Questions
• Inquisitive wine enthusiasts wanting to become more familiar with the intricacies of French wine
• Aspiring wine professionals
• Hospitality professionals new to the world of French wine
• Anyone wishing to become more knowledgeable about France, and its wine and food culture. The Essentials are the perfect wine classes for beginners.
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