About Our Course

• The Certificate Course is offered twice a year, fall and spring sessions.

• Sessions begin one week after Labor Day, and early in March.

• All sessions end with the final exam.

• All classes are held weekly on Tuesdays at 6PM EST.

• Classes are scheduled to run two hours, and may extend an addition 15-30 minutes

• Lecture and Theory classes covering all wine regions and the business and service of wine.

• Wine tasting selections covering over 90 benchmark wines of the world.

• Materials are included.

• Final Exam includes a blind tasting portion.

• Remote option is available: attend and participate in live classes remotely. *

• Midtown Manhattan classroom location.

Student & Alumni Benefits:

• Alumni Networking Events

• Industry and Wine Tasting Events announcements and special promos

• SSA Partnerships and Affiliations:
  GuildSomm International - discounts membership
  Stölzle Glassware - promo discounts
  Coravin promos
  Comité Champagne - continuing education access
  Beaupierre Wines & Spirits - 10% student discount
  
  * Remote students join live via Zoom and must purchase their own wine. Guidance on wine selection will be distributed prior to classes.
  
  The final exam is held in-person at our classroom space in Midtown Manhattan. No remote option available.