Certifications

Wine Scholar Guild Essentials programs are designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As foundation programs, the Wine Essentials programs remain accessible with rich content and cultural highlights that are as engaging as they are entertaining.

Our Wine Scholar® certification programs allow students to specialize in the wine country of their choice. These advanced wine courses provide current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines of France, Italy and Spain. They are designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists.

Learn from Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, award-winning authors and area experts. Study online with up-to-date study materials and exciting on-demand lectures. Our Masters programs are designed for those who require highly specialized knowledge of the history, business, cultural, viticultural and winemaking factors that make up these modern-day wine regions. 

WSG Specialty Courses provide all curious students of wine the opportunity to obtain detailed knowledge and proficiency on a particular theme. These topical courses are designed to provide accurate and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in a short time frame. These wine courses are easy to integrate into your busy schedule.