Sommelier and Hospitality Business Courses
Within this category, we provide courses at the Certificate and Associate Degree levels. These courses cater to individuals primarily interested in sommeliership, as well as those aiming to become sommeliers while gaining a broader understanding of hospitality management.
Please note that detailed descriptions of course topics are available upon specific request from genuinely interested individuals. Our courses are designed by experienced wine professionals who know which specific topics are required for that course.
Certificate Certified Sommelier
(40 lectures – No prior experience required)
This course is tailored for those seeking a professional wine career in the hospitality industry, specifically as sommeliers, cavistes, food and beverage managers, wine bar owners/managers, or restaurant managers. We have enhanced this course to be more hands-on and practice-oriented, including a module on major wine regions and their wines.
In this course, we:
- Emphasize practical training and lectures.
- Cover a broader range of topics beyond traditional sommelier training, preparing students for diverse roles within the hospitality sector.
- Include lectures that can prepare students for potential roles in hospitality management.
The course is modular and suitable for individuals with limited or no prior wine knowledge. It covers wine essentials, specialist sommelier topics, and major wine regions.
It includes:
- 40 lectures and assignments divided into 3 modules covering all the important topics required for this course: in Module 1 we cover the Essentials of wine, wine tasting and evaluation, viticulture and wine production. In Module 2 we delve into the major wine regions and their wines, and in Module 3 we focus on sommeliership and hospitality.
- Portfolio of 60 wines for tasting.
- Compulsory essay.
- 20 hours of on-site training, where required.
- Compulsory online test at the conclusion of the course.
Yacht Sommelier Certificate
(40 lectures – No prior experience required)
This online course is designed with full-time yacht professionals in mind, offering an ideal solution for enhancing serving skills and employability. It addresses the unique demands of serving on a yacht, with different conditions and guest dynamics than traditional hospitality settings.
While other yacht wine sommelier courses are limited in scope or lack sommelier aspects, our course goes beyond, including a focus on other beverages like cocktails, mixed drinks, spirits, beer, water, tea, and coffee.
This course aims to provide detailed, professional service training.
It includes:
- 40 lectures and assignments divided into 3 modules covering all the important topics required for this course: in Module 1 we cover the Essentials of wine, wine tasting and evaluation, viticulture and wine production. In Module 2 we delve into the major wine regions and their wines, and in Module 3 we focus on yacht sommeliership, the unique situations on superyachts, and your role as the sommelier on such a boat.
- Portfolio of 60 wines for tasting.
- Compulsory essay.
- Compulsory online test at the conclusion of the course.
International Certificate in Sommeliership & Hospitality Management
(40 lectures – No prior experience required)
Designed for those aspiring to wine careers in the hospitality industry as sommeliers, cavistes, food and beverage managers, wine bar owners/managers, food caterers, or restaurant managers. It differs from the above Certified Sommelier course as it does not focus on the wine regions but instead incorporates a business-related module.
It covers wine essentials, specialist sommelier topics, and business aspects of restaurant management.
Key features:
- 40 lectures and assignments divided into 3 modules covering all the important topics required for this course: in Module 1 we cover the Essentials of wine, wine tasting and evaluation, viticulture and wine production. In Module 2 we delve into sommeliership and hospitality, and in Module 3 we focus on topics like restaurant management practices, communication with customers, working with colleagues etc
- Portfolio of 60 wines for tasting.
- Compulsory essay.
- 20 hours of on-site training, where required.
- Compulsory online test at the conclusion of each module.
- Optional 2-day practicum, tutored workshops, and field trips.
Associate Degree Master Sommelier & Consultant
(100 lectures with e-learning – No prior experience required)
This prestigious e-learning course suits students with no prior wine knowledge. It combines extensive sommelier training with the business and marketing skills of a Wine Consultant that can provide their clients with professional advice on wines & spirits and business advice on the wine industry, and at an advanced level.
Designed for careers in hospitality, marketing/business management, or the broader wine industry, it encompasses a wide range of topics and includes modules on wine marketing and business.
It includes:
- 100 lectures and assignments divided into 4 in-depth modules covering all the important topics required for this course: in Module 1 we cover the Essentials of wine, wine tasting and evaluation, viticulture and wine production. In Module 2 we delve into the major wine regions and their wines, and in Module 3 we focus on sommeliership and hospitality. In Module 4 we extensively study wine marketing and wine business.
- Portfolio of 120 wines for tasting.
- Compulsory essay.
- 40 hours of on-site training, where required.
- Online examination at the conclusion of each module.
- Optional tutored workshops, field trips, and practical experiences.
Successful completion leads to the EWA’s “Associate Degree: International Master Sommelier & Consultant.”
