Sommelier Society of America
Certificate Course
21 Week Course Overview
The SSA Certificate Course is 21 weeks, and 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 once a week 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.
Class Schedule: Spring 2026
Class Schedule: Fall 2026
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
Bar Vivant
Beaupierre Wines & Spirits - 10% student discount
* Students may not substitute class days. Registration form requires choosing one meeting day, Tuesday OR Wednesday for the duration of the session.
** 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.
About Our Course
The SSA 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.
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.