Intermediate Certification

For individuals with little or no understanding of wine and spirits, this course provides the basic level of product knowledge needed to work in the wine and spirits hospitality, retail and wholesale industries. This course is also perfect for non-professional wine enthusiasts who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge while obtaining an internationally recognized qualification.

Learning Outcomes:

Holders of the WSET level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits will be able to interpret the labels of the major alcoholic beverages of the world, give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as knowing the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.

Class Schedule:

The Cleveland Wine School offers a seven (7) week course designed to prepare the candidate for the Intermediate Certificate exam. Each 2-hour class includes a full lecture followed by a tutored tasting.

Intermediate Certificate Exam:

The final exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Successful completion of the exam earns students the Intermediate Certificate of the WSET®.

Intermediate Certificate Coursework:

Week One: Viniculture, Vinification, Tasting Techniques
Week Two: France - Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, South of France, Alsace, Loire
Week Three: Italy, Spain and Portugal
Week Four: Germany and Other European Countries
Week Five: The New World
Week Six: Sparkling and Liqueur (Fortified) Wines
Week Seven: Associated Beverages (Spirits and Liqueurs)

Intermediate Certificate Course Materials:

Class textbook, Wines & Spirits: Looking Behind the Label.
Study guide with self-assessment questions and answers.
Specification book which lists what you need to know for the exam, learning outcomes for each segment of the course, sample exam questions and answers, and categories of wines to be tasted during the course.

Fees:

$525 for seven (7) weeks of classes and tastings, all course material, text and exam fee. Early registration (30 days before start of class) results in a 10% discount for a reduced fee of $475. At home study $275.