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This intro level online program with educator support will take you four weeks (about six hours) in total to complete, plus study time.  You will have access to your WSET student platform where you can ask your WSET educators questions, get answers, and engage with other wine lovers. Participation in the course online activities is essential for this certification.  

Do you need additional support? Vitis House educators are also available to answer to your questions, plus you will have access to our exclusive 100 mockup exam questions for you to practice.

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 1 ONLINE course will help you begin to talk and taste like a professional. During this course you will learn:

• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to store and serve wine
• The principles of food and wine pairing
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
• The basic skills to describe wines accurately
• The systematic approach to tasting
• The fundamental principles of food and wine pairing

Sign up now for this four (4) week online program.  It’s all you need to achieve this beginner-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want!  Enroll and then contact us cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your exam.  After that you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the program. Then start! Vitis House instructors will be available to respond to your questions.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential.  It is recommended to taste at least 5 wines during the program. For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 1 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from Vitis House educators, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course cheers@vitishouse.com.

Certification:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Exam has to be scheduled via Remote Invigilation or you can take it at Vitis House (we offer this option once a month). The online version will give you the flexibility to take the exam on a computer from your home, monitored via webcam, screen sharing technology and a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com immediately after booking your program.  Exam must be completed in the same calendar year.

Please review the video and Remote Invigilation Guide below thoroughly before confirming your exam date and time with us.

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WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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In this class, we taste about 10 wines and learn about storage, service of wine and we also do an interesting food and wine pairing.

Price includes the WSET® Level 1 Study Guide, tuition, printed materials and exam. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET® certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Exam is at the end of the day. If by any chance, you can’t take the exam, we can reschedule your exam date with a 14 days notice.
Please note this course can be postponed (rescheduled) 30 days prior the date if minimum registrations are not achieved.

Event Details:

Date: Multiple Dates Available
Start time: 9:30 a.m.
End time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Loading Dock Classroom – (Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended)
Address: 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Email: cheers@vitishouse.com

What you’ll learn:

You’ll explore major grape varieties, wine regions, factors affecting the flavor and aromas of wines. You will learn about how to store wine, wine pairing, service of wine and how to describe wines using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT).

Course Structure:

One day of class, from 9:30am – 5:00pm.  Test will be at the end of the class.

For detailed information please check the course specification on the official WSET website.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification, but the student must be of legal drinking age in order to participate in the wine tasting. About 10-14 wines are tasted during the course.

Price includes the WSET® Level 1 study guide, all wines, tuition, printed materials, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

For all WSET® in-classroom qualifications, we use RIEDEL glasses (wine) and ISO glasses (spirits) during class.

Certification:

This level has a minimum requirement of six hours of study time, in classroom. After class, the student will take a 45-minute test. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions and the student will need at least 70% to pass the exam.

Re-sit available per request for $125.00

WSET Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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This five-week course is a five module online program with educator support that will take 30 hours to complete. You will have access to your WSET student platform, where you can ask to questions to your WSET educators, get answers, and engage with other wine experts. Vitis House Educators will also share their support and our great mock up exam to prepare you for the real exam day. 

We recommend six hours of study time per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 2 ONLINE course will help you begin to talk and taste like a professional from the comfort of your home.  During this course, guided by WSET instructors, you will learn about:

• Identify the principal grape varieties grown around the world and the different styles produced from them, including sparkling and fortified wine
• Understand labeling terminology to understand a wine’s quality and style
• Learn the key factors affecting the wine
• Calibrate your tasting skills using the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT)

Sign up now for this five (5) week online program. It’s all you need to achieve this intermediate-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want!  Enroll, contact us cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your exam and then you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the program. Then start! Vitis House instructors will be available to respond to your questions during the program.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential.  It is recommended to taste at least 10-12 wines during the program.  For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification Sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 2 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from Vitis House educators, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course cheers@vitishouse.com.

Certification:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. Exam has to be scheduled with Vitis House and will be taken at a pre-determined date and time. You can take the exam online using Remote Invigilation or you can take it at Vitis House (we offer this option once a month). The online exam will give you the flexibility to take the exam on a computer from your home, monitored via webcam, screen sharing technology and a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com immediately after booking your program. Exam must be completed in the same calendar year.

WSET has a computer-based testing via remote invigilation (also known as remote proctoring or online exam) to enable you to take your exam.

Please review the video and Remote Invigilation Guide below thoroughly before confirming your exam date and time with us.

Read Remote Invigilation Guide Here

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and you’ll learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

We taste about 20 wines throughout the entire course (2 days). All students who pass successfully will receive a certificate and a lapel pin.

Price includes the WSET® Level 2 book kit, tuition, printed materials, and exam. All students who pass successfully will receive a certificate and a lapel pin.

Exam is at the end of the day. If by any chance, you can’t take the exam, we can reschedule your exam date with a 14 days notice.

Please note this course can be postponed (rescheduled) 30 days prior the date if minimum registrations are not achieved.

Event Details:

Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: The Loading Dock Classroom– (Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended)
Address: 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Email: cheers@vitishouse.com

What you’ll learn:

You will explore the major grape varieties, wine regions, wine styles, classification and labeling terminology. Also, the key factors affecting the influence of wine, basic principles of food and wine pairing and how to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).

Course Structure:

Two full days of class, from 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Test will be at the end of the class on day 2.

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET website.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification, but the student must be of legal drinking age in order to participate in the wine tasting.  

Price includes the WSET® Level 2 study guide, all wines, tuition, printed materials, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

For all WSET® in-classroom qualifications, we use RIEDEL glasses (wine) and ISO glasses (spirits) during class.

Certification:

This level has a minimum requirement of 16 guided hours of study time in classroom. After class, each student will take a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass. All students who pass will be issued with a certificate and will receive a lapel pin.

Re-sit available per request for $145.00

WSET Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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This high-level online course is the perfect way to advance your wine knowledge. Ideal for the dedicated wine enthusiast and those who need to make informed decisions or recommendations about wine for work.

This nine-week online program will develop to a high-level your ability to describe wines accurately, and give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.  The course will open your eyes to new wines and offer you the opportunity to discover an extensive range of styles from across the globe.

This program covers the same syllabus as the in-classroom course, but the online format makes it more flexible for you.  The course takes about 90 hours in total to complete. You will have access to the WSET student platform after you complete your registration process.

Certified Vitis House Educators will also share their support and our great mock up exams to prepare you for the exam day.

What you’ll learn:

• Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting. 
• Learn about the principal natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the style, quality and price of wine. 
• Learn about the principal human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the style, quality and price of wine. 
• Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the still wines of Europe. 
• Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wines of the USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 
• Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries. 

Participation in the course online activities is essential. Students should taste a range of wines during the course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the WSET® specifications.

Details:

You pick the date when want to start! From anywhere you want!  Just enroll, then you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the live webinar.  Then start! Email us if you have any questions: cheers@vitishouse.com

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential.  Students should taste a range of wines during the course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the WSET® specifications.

Entry Requirements:

You must hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. Price includes the WSET® Level 3 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from our Certified  educators, in person exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Certification:

At the end of the course there is an exam that consists of 2 wines, a 50 question multiple choice paper and a 4 question short answer exam. A minimum mark of 55% in each part is required to achieve a pass.

Students will need to register for their exams through Vitis House, and will be taken at a pre-determined date and time. Re-sit available upon request. Please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com for prices and details.

WSET has a computer-based testing via remote invigilation (also known as remote proctoring or online exam) to enable you to take your exam.

Please review the video and Remote Invigilation Guide below thoroughly before confirming your exam date and time with us.

Read Remote Invigilation Guide Here

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a highly respected qualification, perfect for individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET® certified logo.

The price includes the WSET® Level 3 Study Pack, tuition, printed materials, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination). Our superb educators will assist you to develop your analytic tasting abilities through a carefully selected series of 40+ wine samples.

If you decide to divide your payments in two, please register using the “deposit” option and 30 days before the day of the course, pay the remaining amount using the “balance” option.  Please keep in mind you have to pay your full amount 30 days prior de course and the first deposit is non-refundable.

For all WSET®️ qualifications, we use RIEDEL tasting glasses. To register on this course it is recommended that you hold the WSET®️ Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.

This is a four day course with a 3 hour exam on day five (in the morning).  We offer re-sit exams every 3 months. Please note this course can be postponed (rescheduled) 30 days prior the date if minimum registrations are not achieved.  Please plan ahead if you are coming from out of town. 

Event Details:

Date: Multiple Dates Available
Start time: 09:00 a.m.
End time: 06:00 p.m.
Venue: The Loading Dock – (Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended)
Address: 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
Email: cheers@vitishouse.com

What you’ll learn:

You will learn the key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling.  You will understand how these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. Using the WSET® Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).

Course Structure:

Four full days of class and exam (3 hours) on day five at 9:00am.

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Entry Requirements:

You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in any alcohol tasting. It is strongly recommended that you hold the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits, CMS Level 2, or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge prior to registering.

Certification:

At the end of the course there is an exam that consists of 2 wines, a 50 question multiple choice paper and a 4 question short answer exam. A minimum mark of 55% in each part is required to achieve a pass. All students who pass will be issued with a certificate and will receive a lapel pin.

Re-sit available upon request. Please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com for prices and details.

WSET® Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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Get ready to be certified in Beer from the comfort of your home. This new four-week online beer program will take a total of six hours to complete, plus study time.  This level provides a great intro to the world of beer. Learning though sight, smell and taste, you’ll become familiar with a range of beer styles and how they are made. If you work with beer, you’ll be able to answer customer queries with confidence and provide helpful recommendations. If you’re learning for fun, you’ll feel inspired to explore new styles and know how to get the most out of every glass.

You will have access to your WSET student platform and interact with WSET educators, plus we will share quizzes and other materials to help you achieve your goals.  Need additional support? Our fabulous team is always available to answer your questions.

Sharpen Your Beer Knowledge & Tasting Skills from Home!

Are you a beer lover? This exciting new Level 1 Award in Beer is a beginner-level certification for anyone interested in learning the basics about lagers, ales, sours, and more. Through a short and interactive course, you’ll grasp the foundations of beer production, styles, service, food pairing, and tasting.

Upon completion, you’ll earn a globally recognized qualification and acquire the knowledge to help you explore the world of beer in greater depth.

What You’ll Learn:

• The main ingredients required for brewing beer: malt and other sugar sources, water, hops, and yeast.
• Primary production methods in beer-making: malting and brewing.
• The principles of successful beer storage, service, and food pairing: This includes understanding beer storage and service, recognizing common beer faults, and exploring preferences, sensitivities, interactions, applications, and other considerations related to food and beer.
• Characteristics of various key beer styles:
  – Malt-driven styles, such as American or international pale lager, Munich Helles, Blonde ale, Munich Dunkel, Brown ale, Porter, and stout, Barleywine.
  – Hop-driven styles like Traditional Czech or German pilsner, Bitter, American pale ale, American IPA, Hazy IPA.
  – Yeast-driven styles like Weissbier, Dubbel, Tripel, Saison, Witbier.
  – Sour styles like Berliner weisse, Geuze (gueuze).

Sign up now for this four (4) week online program. It’s all you need to obtain this beginner-level certification!

Course Structure:

This qualification requires a minimum of six hours of guided learning, including a 45-minute exam. It is a fully guided course, meaning there are no private study requirements, and the student is responsible for purchasing the beer samples.

For more information and comprehensive details on the course, please download the Specification Guide.

Entry Requirements:

There are no pre-requisites for this qualification. The price includes WSET® Level 1 online access, classes, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from our educators, the exam, certificate, and a lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET aim to assess all candidates in a manner that places them at no disadvantage or advantage compared to other candidates. If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course at cheers@vitishouse.com.

Certification:

This level has a minimum requirement of six hours of study time. After finishing the program, the student will take a 45-minute exam. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions and the student will need at least 70% to pass the exam. Exams will be available both online and in-person.

Re-sit available per request for $125.00

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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If you are eager to increase your knowledge and appreciation of beer, this new intermediate level qualification is for you. This interactive online course will help you understand how key ingredients and production processes influence the flavor profile and quality of beer. This course is perfect for serious beer lovers or beer professionals. Upon completion, you will gain a recognized qualification and the skills to select, taste, and describe beers with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer focuses on how key ingredients and production processes influence the style and quality of beer. It will also teach you how to taste, describe, and evaluate the quality of beer using the Systemic Approach to Tasting Beer chart. If you are a beer or hospitality professional, you will be able to offer significant guidance on production, selection, and service to colleagues and customers. If you are a beer enthusiast, you will know exactly what to look for when buying and serving beer for any occasion.

What’s Covered?

• The main ingredients used in beer production, how they are processed, and their influence on the style of beer produced: Malt and adjuncts, water, hops, and other flavorings, yeast, and bacteria.
• How production influence the style and quality of the beer: alcoholic fermentation process, brewing process, brewing equipment, beer production options, spontaneous and mixed culture fermentation options.
• The key principles and processes involved in: conditions for storage, packaging and shelf life, service temperatures, glassware, beer on tap, bottled beer, common faults, beer and food.
• How over 60 beer styles are produced and labeled and their typical characteristics: Malt-driven lagers, malt-driven ales, hop-driven lagers, hop-driven ales, yeast-driven ales, mixed fermentation styles, other speciality beers.

Course Structure:

This qualification requires a minimum of 28 hours of study time (16 hours of guided learning, 11 hours of private study, and a one-hour exam). This online course will give you access to an interactive e-learning platform where you can complete activities at your own pace over five weeks under the guidance of a certified educator.

For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification Sheet and the SAT for this level.

Assessment:

Your learning will be assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. Exams will be available both online via remote invigilation and in person. WSET is committed to making our exams fair and accessible and ensuring that no candidate is placed at a disadvantage. If you have any special requirements or need to request reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us via email at cheers@vitishouse.com.

Entry Requirements:

This qualification is suitable for beginners as well as those with some foundational beer knowledge. If you are completely new to the world of beer, we recommend starting with the WSET Level 1 Award in Beer, though this is not a requirement.

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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