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  • This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. The virtual D6 Diploma course is an independent research paper on a wine-related topic. Each year on Aug 1st, WSET announces two new topics for the coming academic year. Candidates may selected a topic that interests them and complete a 3,000 word research paper independently. The topic of this paper is Virginia Wines. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by Jan  13, 2025. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is Jan 31, 2025. A hard copy of the paper must arrive before end of business (5pm CST) on Jan 31, 2025. General Tips:
    • Follow all the regulations outlined in the paper guidance.
    • Don't change the name of the paper.
    • Your paper must have a diverse bibliography.
    • Your paper must be cited. Check out Purdue Owl for citation examples. (owl.purdue.edu)
    • Follow the brief. Your  paper should answer the questions in the brief. Stay on topic.
    • Let someone else read the brief and the paper to be sure you have answered the questions on the brief.
    • Your paper must have a WSET issued cover sheet. (see below)
    • WSET_L4Diploma_D6_Guidance Submission Procedure and FAQs August 2023
    • WSET_L4Diploma_D6_cover sheet_Feb2021
     
  • This course is recommended for those who have earned the Intermediate Certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. The class is conducted with virtual ZOOM classes online and also in-person tasting & classes in Detroit. The exam is in person in Detroit. We highly suggest candidates order their study materials well in advance of the class to study at home. Flash cards, note taking, and reading the book is a must before class. The course includes:
    • WSET Level 3 study kit
    • Zoom lectures
    • Recorded Presentations
    • One-on-one Tasting Note Feedback
    • Online Practice Quizzes
    • In person Wine Tasting
    • Mock exam
    • In person exam
    Successful candidates receive the Level 3 Certificate of the WSET.
  • This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. The first class is online on Zoom and is recorded. The second class focusing on Food & Wine Pairing takes place in Person in Detroit. A practice quiz is provided.
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    This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Study material will be mailed in advance. Please read the study material prior to attending the first class. Online classes are recorded. All  in-person class and exams are at the Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago.    
  • Before purchasing this course, please register for the Diploma Program by purchasing the registration separately. This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. D1 Wine Production is the first course Diploma candidates must take before moving on to other units.  It delves into the science of wine to include viticulture & vinification practices as well as maturation, treatments, and packaging around the globe. It is assessed by means of a 90 min open-response exam that  is offered several times a year. The course fee includes online Flex-study Portal, Virtual Zoom Lectures, and exam fee. The Flex-study Portal is an independent study program with quizzes, activities, and a mock exam to help you move through the content. Guided by an online facilitator, the Flex-study Portal also has recorded lectures. The American Wine School Virtual sessions are instructor-led lectures on ZOOM with specific dates and times. All sessions are recorded.
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    This entry-level course provides basic information on spirits. Discover the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas, and how cocktail recipes work. Perfect for people new to the world of spirits, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Spirits certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit.
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    The course covers the main categories of spirits and liqueurs as well as the influences of production methods on the different styles available in each category. Students will be introduced to our Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits while also exploring the use of spirits in cocktails. The product knowledge gained on this course will give a significant advantage to those working with spirits in both on- and off-trade alcohol.
  • This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. The first class in online on ZOOM. The second class takes place in person in the Pittsburgh. The exam is in person in the Pittsburgh area.      
  • This course covers the classic grape varieties of the world and explores how climate play a role in creating wine styles. As the course progresses, candidates will discover basic winemaking & grape growing choices that influence a wines style, quality, and price. This 7-week course begins with an instructor-led, online launch session on June 27, 2023 at 6pm CST to present the course induction and instruct candidates how to use the WSET SAT to write tasting notes. Weekly tasting notes are submitted via email for one-on-one feedback. During the remaining weeks, candidates are free to move thru the program at their own pace to watch pre-recorded lectures, videos, supplemental study aids, and access to ask questions via a student/tutor discussion board. While there is no wine tasting on the exam, students are encouraged to sample a wide array of wines to enrich their studies. A list of suggested wines will be provided and candidates are responsible for purchasing their wines locally. The course exam is offer both online and in-person in Chicago. Candidates must state which mode of exam they would like to sit at the time of purchase. Once an exam preference has been registered, it cannot be changed.
  • This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. The virtual D5 Diploma course focuses on fortified wines around the world. The course includes the Diploma D5 eBook, WSET Online Program to include activities and quizzes led by a WSET tutor, and American Wine School Virtual Classes on Zoom.
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    This course is taught online via the WSET Global Classroom. There are no scheduled lectures. Instead, this flexible study program offers quizzes and activities online with a tutor. The in-person exam takes place in Chicago or you may opt to take your exam online from the comfort of your own home. A log-in code will be sent to you by WSET the week that the class opens. Exam location will be Sofitel, 20 E. Chestnut Street, Chicago. Your study material will be sent to you via mail as soon as you purchase the class.
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    This flexible, entry-level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. The online course is based around a 4-week, 7 module online learning programme with educator support available during this time. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine. No lectures dates are associated with this course.  
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