Certificate Course
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 once a week at 6PM EST. Choose a Tuesday OR Wednesday option.
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 annual membership
Stölzle Glassware - promo discounts
Coravin - promo discount
Comité Champagne - continuing education access
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.
