The National Wine School (NWS) operates as a professional educational institution recognized under Vermont law, with legal authority to deliver vocational certification programs. Pursuant to Title 16, Chapter 3, §176 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, institutions offering professional instruction are governed under a distinct regulatory framework appropriate to their scope and function. The School offers […]

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The National Wine School (NWS) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable learning environment. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, the School prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally

The National Wine School (NWS) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of student education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99. While NWS does not operate as a Title IV–eligible institution and does not collect or store sensitive academic records

Level Three Certification Course for University StudentsBased on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev – WCAG EditionReport Date: May 2025Contact: nws@wineschool.us Product Description The Level Three Certification Course is an advanced asynchronous online program designed to deepen students’ understanding of global wine styles, advanced theory, and regional appellations. The course includes extensive reading material, advanced-level quizzes, and a

Level Two Certification Course for University StudentsBased on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev – WCAG EditionReport Date: May 2025Contact: nws@wineschool.us Product Description An asynchronous online wine education course designed for students with foundational knowledge. The Level Two course builds upon introductory material and prepares students for intermediate-level tasting analysis and theoretical understanding. Course content includes structured reading

The National Wine School (NWS) is committed to protecting the privacy, integrity, and security of all user data collected through its digital platforms, including online certification programs, learning management systems, and membership services. The School collects limited personal information necessary to deliver educational services, including names, email addresses, login credentials, course enrollments, quiz scores, and

Level One Certification Course for University StudentsBased on VPAT® Version 2.5Rev – WCAG EditionReport Date: May 2025Contact: nws@wineschool.us Product Description An asynchronous online certification course introducing foundational wine knowledge to university students. The course includes reading materials, interactive quizzes, and a final exam. It is designed for independent study without video or multimedia content. Evaluation

At the National Wine School, we understand that working with colleges and universities means more than delivering educational content—it means upholding the highest standards of data privacy, security, and institutional trust. Our data compliance framework is designed to support a range of academic partnerships, from individual instructors to fully accredited institutions. Whether you require basic

The National Wine School (NWS) delivers all of its online certification programs in SCORM-compliant formats, ensuring full compatibility with industry-standard Learning Management Systems (LMS). Our content conforms to SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 specifications, enabling seamless integration, learner tracking, and standardized content behavior across a wide range of academic platforms. NWS certification courses are designed

The Zero Support tier allows instructors and institutions to use the National Wine School platform without entering into a formal data-sharing agreement or support contract. However, to remain compliant with FERPA and other privacy laws, professors must take specific steps to ensure that student data is not personally identifiable within our system. This guide outlines

The National Wine School designs and delivers certification programs aligned with the ANSI/ASTM E2659-18 standard for certificate programs. This standard, developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in partnership with ASTM International, provides a recognized framework for the development and management of non-degree educational programs that issue certificates upon successful completion. As a certificate-granting