(For all the options, the tastings and exam must be taken in-person in Dallas, TX. WSET does not offer any online exam options.)
OPTION 1:
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Hybrid Course and Examination
the convenience of online training combined with the benefits of a tutored tasting and a review before the exam
You take the course itself online at your own pace, with access to your instructor and online classmates, and then you join us for a tutored tasting and review followed by the exam.
Dates and Times – Your choice of one of the following periods for online classes:
- Mon March 23rd to Sun April 26th, 2020 – must register by March 15th
- Mon April 13th to Sun May 17th, 2020
- Mon May 11th to Sun June 14th, 2020
- Mon June 8th to Sun July 12th, 2020
AND one of the following dates for your tutored tasting and exam:
- Monday, April 27th, 2020 – 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Monday, June 15th, 2020 – 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Monday Aug 2nd, 2020 – 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $555 (all inclusive of online tuition, study pack and the exam) + $20 (shipping of the study pack and exam results/certificates)
Location: The course is conducted online.
The tasting and the exam location is:
2200 Vantage St,
Dallas, TX 75207
Other information:
You will have access to WSET’s online quizzes, tasting exercises and videos as well as to your online instructor and classmates.
You will participate at a tutored tasting of 12 wines and a review of the exam topics prior to the exam on your chosen date.
You can register for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, hybrid training and exam option here.
OPTION 2:
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course and Examination
in-class training with tastings and tutors
Dates and Times:
On the following Saturdays and Sundays:
9:30 am – 1:30 pm – June 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2020. Exam will be held after class on June 14th.
Cost: $795 (all inclusive of tuition, tastings, study pack and the exam) + $20 (shipping of the study pack and exam results/certificates)
Location:
EG Steak Restaurant
8650 State Highway 121
Plano, TX 75034
Other information:
Wines are tasted in each session. A class date typically features 10-12 wines (except for the first session which has a theory focus and features 8-10 wines).
Your instructors are minimum WSET Level 3 graduates and have extensive wine industry experience.
You can register for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, in-class training and exam option here.
OPTION 3:
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online Course and Examination
online training at your convenience
Dates and Times – Your choice of one of the following periods for online classes:
- Mon March 23rd to Sun April 26th, 2020 – must register by March 15th
(with exam options on May 16th OR June 20th OR July 25th OR August 22nd [3:00 pm]) - Mon April 13th to Sun May 17th, 2020
(with exam options on June 20th OR July 25th OR August 22nd [3:00 pm]) - Mon May 11th to Sun June 14th, 2020
(with exam options on June 20th OR July 25th OR August 22nd [3:00 pm]) - Mon June 8th to Sun July 12th, 2020
(with exam options on July 25th OR August 22nd [3:00 pm]) - Mon June 22nd to Sun July 26th, 2020
(currently with exam option on August 22nd at 3:00 pm, and more exam dates to be added)
Cost: $495 (all inclusive of online tuition, study pack and the exam) + $20 (shipping of the study pack and exam results/certificates)
Location:
The course is conducted online.
The exam location is:
EG Steak Restaurant
8650 State Highway 121
Plano, TX 75034
Other information:
You will have access to WSET’s online quizzes, tasting exercises and videos as well as to your online instructor and classmates.
You will be advised (but not required) to buy and taste certain wines in line with the curriculum by your instructor.
You can register for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, online training and exam option here.
Here is some information that answers the most commonly asked questions about WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is for:
- wine industry professionals at the beginner and intermediate level
- wine enthusiasts and collectors who aim to broaden their knowledge
In WSET Level 2 Award in Wines we cover:
- major grape varieties’ aroma and flavor profiles
- how to taste and evaluate wines using WSET’s Systematic Tasting Approach
- world’s prominent wine regions including their grape varieties, climates, traditions and styles (still, sparkling, fortified)
- a review of food and wine pairing principles
When studying for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines you should be prepared:
- to dedicate 12 hours of study outside of scheduled course and tasting times
- to not just read but actively study the material to learn and retain the information
After completing WSET Level 2 Award in Wines you can expect:
- to be able to consistently and accurately describe the wines you taste
- to be able to read and interpret wine labels, and to infer the taste profile of the wine based on the information on the label
- to have an understanding of the prominent vine growing and winemaking methods used around the world
- to be able to provide advice on food and wine pairing
- to know how to search for more information (and prioritize effectively which information to search as well as how to use it) to further your knowledge through self-study
When you pass the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Exam you receive:
- the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Certificate, the most widely recognized wine-related qualification in the wine world.
- the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Pin