The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. Regular access and participation in the online activities is essential for this mode of study. The course prepares the student for our qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the different styles of sake produced in Japan and the key production processes that are used to make them. Students should be advised to taste a range of sakes during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
WSET Global Classroom
WSET Global Classroom is an online, tutor-guided course with weekly activities. There are no instructor-led lectures associated with this course. An online tutor guides the WSET online classroom. Weekly topics can be viewed by logging into the online classroom anytime during the week. There are set start and finish dates for each week, but no set class times. The course is offered in 6 modules with educator support. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during the 5 week window. The students can contact the educator any time for the duration of the series if they have a question. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete.
Once the course is over students arrange with American Wine School, an Approved Program Provider, to take the exam in person at an American Wine School location or online from the comfort of your own home. While there is no blind tasting on the exam, sampling sake is a fun part of the learning experience. Students should taste a range of sake during their studies. Suggested sake can be found in the course Specification. The Level 2 Online Learning course fee includes study guide, online course, exam fee, and digital certificate upon passing the exam. All sake tasted during the course are purchased by candidates.
