Industry Training Programs
Are you facing challenges getting your staff properly trained? Do the currently available online classes lack the support and oversight you need and the option of sending staff off site, maybe states or countries away, is just impractical and expensive? As industry veterans ourselves, we understand and have developed corporate training programs covering wine, spirits and beer specifically designed for these industry challenges. We provide online, onsite, or a hybrid combination to fit any number of students or situation no matter the geographical challenges. We also teach multiple classes concurrently either online or in person formats culminating in a single visit to your location where appropriate.
All classes are supported by our own integrated learning platform giving management progress reporting throughout the courses. We also offer placement testing for staff to ensure they are in the right class, saving you valuable time and resources. We have done our best to provide a single source for this comprehensive range of support and instruction for wine, beer and spirits so please reach out to us and we'll develop a program just for you. Discounted tasting kits are also available through esipz.com in the U.S.
Wine Programs
Just Starting Out
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wine is the starting point for those new to hospitality, distribution or sales (most with industry experience can test to start at Level 2). This course can can be taught and tested in a single 8 hour in person session, as a 4 week self guided online course, or via 2 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 4 hour in person session consisting of tasting, food and wine pairing, and subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is also available at this level.
Those with some experience
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is a globally recognized course providing all-round product knowledge and education for industry trade members in the areas of retail, hospitality, sales, production, and distribution / wholesale. This course can can be taught and tested in an intensive 16 hour (2.5 days), as a 7 week self guided online course, or via 4 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 5 hour in person session consisting of tasting, review and subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is also available at this level.
Passing this level also provides access to our affordable Certified Sommelier program. This course can be completed online in approximately 8 hours of study or in a 7 hour day in person.
Veterans with 3+ years of experience
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry. Upon completion students will be able to assess wines accurately, and use their understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality in service or sales.
This qualification is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge This course can can be taught and tested in an intensive 1 week (9-5), as a 11 week self guided online course, or via 8 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 7 hour in person tasting and review session with subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is not available at this level.
Passing this level also opens access to our affordable Certified Advanced Sommelier program. This course can be completed online in approximately 12 hours of study or in a 9 hour day in person.
At this level we also offer in-depth, country specific studies as approved instructors of the Wine Scholar Guild programs on France, Italy or Spain.
Spirits Programs
Just Starting Out
Option 1 - Service Industry
The Spirits Server Certification is a unique spirits certification designed specifically for front line staff responsible for selling spirits. Students will gain the knowledge to sell and cross-sell your higher end spirit offerings in the major categories and brands of spirits. Understanding terms like "straight", "anejo", "XO" and more will result in an immediate increase in your check averages!
Option 2 - Sales, Distribution, General Knowledge
The WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits is designed for those new to the world of spirits and discusses the production methods and styles of the major spirit categories. This level is great for establishing a broad foundation and can can be taught and tested in a single 8 hour in person session, as a 4 week self guided online course, or via 2 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 4 hour in person session consisting of tasting and subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is also available for both of these courses.
Those with some experience
The WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits is a globally recognized course providing all-round product knowledge and education for industry trade members in the areas of retail, hospitality, sales, production, and distribution / wholesale. This course can can be taught and tested in an intensive 16 hour (2.5 days), as a 7 week self guided online course, or via 4 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 5 hour in person session consisting of tasting, review and subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is also available at this level.
Specialty Focus Programs
We also provide approved instruction on:
- Scotch from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy
- Tequila from the International Tequila Academy
- Bourbon from the Council of Whiskey Masters
Beer Programs
Getting Started!
The Beer Lovers course from the Beer Education Institute is a new course providing attendees with the knowledge to understand and sell beer in a wealth of styles. Students will understand how beer is made and how these processes are adapted for the myriad of styles now available.
This course is available as a 2 week self guided online course, or via 2 virtual 2 hour lectures with a 2 hour in person session consisting of tasting, review and subsequent proctoring of the exam.
Online testing is available at this level.
Additional Beer Certifications:
- Sommelier of Ale from the Beer Education Institute
- Advanced Sommelier of Ale from the Beer Education Institute