Certifications

WSG Tasting Certifications

The WSG Tasting Certifications challenge conventional norms and bring a fresh, holistic approach to wine evaluation. Designed for serious students and professionals, these programs sharpen sensory skills, deepen critical understanding and enhance your ability to describe wines with clarity and nuance.

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This intermediate certificate program will allow you to break free from tasting on autopilot and sharpen your palate by learning to identify and evaluate wines that express true origin and authenticity—beyond traditional benchmarks.

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Coming in 2027

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Our advanced flagship program is designed for those ready to reimagine wine tasting from the ground up and become catalysts for change. The groundbreaking curriculum focuses on cultivating confident, articulate communication around wine’s complexity and story.
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Starts January 2026

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$3,795

Masters Certifications

WSG Masters certifications set the industry-standard for specialized wine region education. 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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Thinking about a WSG Masters certification?
Join WSG’s Education Team, Christopher Martin MW and Sharon McLean, for a live session as they dive
into WSG’s Masters programs - what they cover, who they are for and what to expect, along with a live Q&A.


Mark your calendar for September 3 at 12:00 noon EDT.
Can’t make it? The session will be recorded and shared by email afterward.

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245 global graduates

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Starts September 16, 2025

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$995

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178 global graduates

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Starts September 18, 2025

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$995

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398 global graduates

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Starts September 23, 2025

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$995

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

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4,012 global graduates

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Starts October 6, 2025

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From $875

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1,052 global graduates

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Starts September 11, 2025

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From $725 per unit

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1,152 global graduates

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Starts October 7, 2025

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From $875

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Limited seats available for the inaugural online session

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Starts September 10, 2025

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$995

Essentials Certifications

WSG Essentials certifications 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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Start anytime

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$475

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338 global graduates

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$475

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$475

Specialty Certifications

WSG Specialty Certifications 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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779 global graduates

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Courses starting each month

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September 15 & 29, 2025