Discover 4 levels of WSET wine qual
Whether you’re a professional or enthusiast, our courses give you the tools to taste with confidence and understand what makes each wine unique.
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Our courses are designed for enthusiasts, wine and hospitality professionals alike – anyone wanting to build credible wine knowledge. Whether you’re starting out or advancing expertise, our interactive, expert-led courses give you the confidence to taste, describe and discuss wines professionally.
In our interactive, expert-led wine courses, you’ll:
WSET’s trademarked Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) is at the core of how we teach wine tasting. This structured framework gives students a universal language to describe wine and a clear method for assessing its quality.
Through the SAT, students learn to evaluate a wine’s appearance, aroma, taste and texture, exploring each element in detail before understanding how they combine as a whole. It’s a professional, step-by-step approach that builds confidence and expertise at every level.
Above: An example of our WSET Level 2 SAT for wine tasting
The Level 1 Award in Wines is ideal for anyone looking to start their wine education journey. Through interactive activities and guided tastings, you’ll explore:
The Level 2 Award in Wines is perfect for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of wine, whether you’re a beginner or already have some wine knowledge. It’s a longer, more in-depth course than Level 1 and covers the essentials in greater detail, including:
The Level 3 Award in Wines builds on Level 2 knowledge as well as developing advanced tasting and analytical skills. Students will learn:
The WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines is a globally recognised expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine. The course covers:
"I love learning new things, but it was even better sharing this experience with other wine professionals from around the world. What a unique connection."
WSET is the most widely recognised wine education provider in the world, delivering qualifications across 70+ countries in 15+ languages. From London to Shanghai, New York to Sao Paulo, your WSET credential carries weight everywhere. No other wine education programme matches this geographic reach and multilingual delivery.
WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) trains you to do more than describe what you taste. It teaches you to connect the flavours and characteristics in your glass to the production methods, grape varieties, climate and environmental factors that created them. This analytical and evaluative skill gives you the confidence to assess any wine with consistency, understand why it tastes the way it does
WSET offers a clear, progressive learning journey from Level 1 through to the Level 4 Diploma. Each level builds on the last, developing your understanding of grape varieties, regions, production methods and quality assessment. Whether you are exploring wine for personal enjoyment or building a career in the industry, there is a level designed for where you are now and a clear route to where you want to go.
WSET wine qualifications are designed for enthusiasts who want to deepen their appreciation and professionals who need to sharpen their expertise. Buyers, sommeliers, marketers, educators, hospitality teams and curious wine lovers all study with WSET.
