Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level III: Award in Wines
ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING
Presented by WSET Certified Educators
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Level 3 Award in Wines Online Overview:
Learning about wines has never been more flexible. Enjoy the ability to work around your existing schedule through enrollment in our 9 week WSET Level 3 Online study program.
Through a supported and interactive Online Classroom, the Level 3 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course while allowing you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator.
This course follows a 9-week study program including live webinars and instructor support with set start and finish dates along with a review session, including blind tasting practice, and a three hour examination which must be completed in person at Atlanta Wine School.
Each week consists of a series of instructor-guided online activities and group discussions. A timed feedback test is provided at the end of each week for students to practice for the exam and assess their understanding of that week’s topics. Group tasting activities are also provided to familiarize students with the Systematic Approach to Tasting at Intermediate level.
System Requirements: Students will require access to a computer with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 9, Chrome 10 or equivalent with Javascript enabled. Adobe Reader XI or equivalent. Adobe Flash Player 11. Internet access (broadband recommended)
Earn A Credential In Wine:
Candidates who successfully complete the online certification course and pass the examination will have gained:
-WSET advanced certificate
-lapel pin
-ability to use the associated WSET certified logo
-High level training in the broad range of wine styles and the knowledge to help you in sales, hospitality and wholesale areas of the industry
-Tutored blind tasting experiences using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
-Ability to describe the characteristics of the principal wines of the world and provide information on the key factors influencing style, quality and value
-Ability to make appropriate wine recommendations to management, answer customer questions and make informed selections of wine and spirits in a variety of situations
-Ability to move on to the Level 4 Diploma
Is This Program Right for YOU:
This course is mainly designed to equip those employed around the world in the wine industry with the authority and confidence to make informed decisions in a wide variety of trade situations. For those in a supervisory capacity, or those wishing to advance to such a position, the course provides the skills to advise management or customers on wine selections. Additionally, this course is also ideal for wine collectors or wine enthusiasts who wish to gain a better knowledge of wine and to recognize various wines around the world and the ability to access their quality and the price being asked for such wines.
Holding the WSET Level 2 certification or equivalent experience is strongly recommended.
Learning Objectives:
The Exam:
The exam must be taken in person at the Atlanta Wine School. The examination takes three hours and includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and a blind tasting of two wines. See below for upcoming review and exam dates.
Program Cost:
The cost for this program includes:
-Level III study guide*
-Level III workbook*
-Suggested tasting samples
-Online program
-Review session including practice exam and practice blind tasting
-Examination fee
-Certificate and pin upon successful completion*
*Shipping fees not included
Mon June 22nd 2020 - Sun August 23rd 2020 O3WI2013APP DEADLINE June 11
Mon July 6th 2020 - Sun September 6th 2020 O3WI2014APP DEADLINE June 25
Mon July 20th 2020 - Sun September 20th 2020 O3WI2015APP DEADLINE July 9th
10 Aug 2020 - 11 Oct 2020 O3WI2101APP Deadline July 29th
14 Sep 2020 - 15 Nov 2020 O3WI2102APP Deadline September 2nd
12 Oct 2020 - 13 Dec 2020 O3WI2103APP Deadline September 30th
9 Nov 2019 - 17 Jan 2021 O3WI2104APP Deadline October 28th
11 Jan 2021 - 14 Mar 2021 O3WI2105APP Deadline December 30th
25 Jan 2021 - 28 Mar 2021 O3WI2106APP Deadline January 13th
22 Feb 2021 - 25 Apr 2021 O3WI2107APP Deadline February 10th
22 Mar 2021 - 23 May 2021 O3WI2108APP Deadline March 10th
19 Apr 2021 - 20 Jun 2021 O3WI2109APP Deadline April 7th
17 May 2021 - 18 Jul 2021 O3WI2110APP Deadline May 5th
7 Jun 2021 - 8 Aug 2021 O3WI2111APP Deadline May 26th
28 Jun 2021 - 29 Aug 2021 O3W1212APP Deadline June 16th
Saturday, August TBD Review Session
Sunday, August TBD Exam
Saturday, November 14th Review Session
Sunday, November 15th Exam
LOCATION:
The class will be conducted online with the exception of the tasting and the exam which will be held at the Atlanta Wine School located at:
Vino Venue
4478 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
770-668-0435