WSET® Level 2 Online Award in Wines (English) Five (5) Week Online Course

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Learn about wines through our 5-week WSET Level 2 Online study program which offers students the flexibility to complete their study at a time and place that suits them. The Level 2 Award in Wines Online covers the same syllabus as the classroom course but through a supported and interactive Online Classroom which allows you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator. This is a five-week, instructor led online course with fixed start and end dates.

The level of Knowledge Needed to Take This Course: None necessary

This class is especially recommended for:

• Those in the retail, wholesale or hospitality areas of the wine industry wishing to obtain greater knowledge and professional certification from a trusted internationally recognized organization;
• Wine enthusiasts wanting to gain a broad view of grapes and wines produced around the world.
• Anyone wanting to learn how to taste and access wines professionally.

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service

• Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
• Discover the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully.
• Learn the processes and principles of wine storage and service.

Module 2: Factors Affecting Wine Style & Quality

• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the style and quality of the wine.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms related to vine age and grape-growing options.

Module 3: Still Red Wine

• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important black grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.

Module 4: Still White Wine

• Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important white grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.

Module 5: Other Styles of Wine

• Learn about the key grape varieties used to produce the principal styles of sparkling and fortified wines.

• Learn the key wine making processes used to make sparkling and fortified wines.

• Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.

Module 6: Revision & Feedback Questionnaire

• There is a mock multiple-choice test to complete.

Wine Tasting

Tasting is an essential part of studying for this course, and you will need to taste a minimum of 43 wines (not provided, but you will be given guidance on the styles to taste).

No blind tasting part for the exam.

Exam: Online or Classroom

The student arranges with AB Wine Academy to take the WSET Level 2 Exam.

A closed-book examination 50 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each to be completed in 60 minutes. You must achieve a 55% to pass the exam and earn your certificate and pin. The certificate for students passing an exam following completing an online course is exactly the same as for an in-class student. There is nothing on the certificate to mention the method of study (in class / online)