D1 On Demand: Begin your Diploma Journey today

Diploma Registration is open 365 days a year. To begin your Diploma Journey, simply purchase the Registration Course Fee of $600. Once registered, you will receive access to your Diploma study materials online and can begin your studies immediately. The actual D1 course sessions are offered twice a year; Jan & June. If you have any questions or are in need of further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

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 American Wine School Diploma Program

The WSET Diploma course is divided into 6 units each focusing on a specific aspect of the wine business. The entire course typically takes 18 months to 2 years+ to complete. Visit the CorkBoard for sample timeline of Diploma studies.

The AWS offers instruction and support in the following ways:

  • AWS Flex-study™ Portal – Candidates registered for Diploma with American Wine School will automatically be enrolled in the AWS Flex-Study™ Portal. This student portal is guided by a dedicated online instructor and offers activities, quizzes, readings, videos and mock exam questions with one-on-one feedback. The coursework offered during this program is designed to help you think critically to prepare you for the exam.
  • WSET Global Online Classroom – For our D3 candidates, this online program is offered by the WSET Online Classroom in London. While there are no set class times or lectures associated with WSET online Diploma courses, a WSET online tutor will guide students through activities, videos, and quizzes to keep you moving through the program. Students can participate as much or as little as they like and can access this information anytime during the course. The coursework offered during this program is designed to help you think critically to prepare you for your exam. While feedback is provided, the activities and mock exam are not part of your final grade. Instead, these activities are to be used as study aids to check your learning.
  • AWS Virtual Classroom – The AWS offers both recorded and virtual lectures. All Virtual classes are instructor-led and recorded so candidates can watch them again or catch up on a missed class. Depending on the Unit, some lectures are only available as recordings. These lectures are identical to our in-person classroom lectures.
  • Tasting Portfolio – the AWS encourages candidates to keep a tasting portfolio throughout their Diploma journey. One-on-one tasting feedback will be given as you move through the program. Submitting tasting notes and receiving feedback is an important part of student learning and is highly encouraged. Students will be responsible for securing wines for units requiring tasting (D3, D4, & D5).
  • Live Tasting Days – An in-person Mock Tasting will take place the day before the D3, D4 & D5 exam in Chicago. The live, in-person tastings are designed to help candidate hone their tasting skills. The AWS will provide the wines for the in-person tasting days.
  • Online Tastings – In addition to live tasting days, AWS offers instructor-led Zoom tasting workshops to help candidates master the Diploma systematic approach to tasting wine.