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title: Starting at Level Two in the National Wine School’s Certification Program
description: "At the National Wine School, all students seeking **online certification** are required to begin with **Level One**, regardless of prior experience. This ensures a consistent foundation and prepares students for the structure and expectations of the program. Even if you…"
url: "https://wineschool.us/help/starting-at-level-two-in-the-national-wine-schools-certification-program/"
updated: "2025-05-05"
category: Current Online Students / Certifications and Credentials
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# Starting at Level Two in the National Wine School’s Certification Program

At the National Wine School, all students seeking **online certification** are required to begin with **Level One**, regardless of prior experience. This ensures a consistent foundation and prepares students for the structure and expectations of the program.

Even if you have substantial wine knowledge or professional experience—such as working in a tasting room—you will still need to complete Level One before advancing to Level Two in the online track. If you're pursuing **in-person certification**, different entry points may be available depending on the school’s discretion.

However, if you have earn your Level One via the Wine & Spirit Education Trust or the Court of Master Sommeliers, you can transfer those credentials here: [https://wineschool.us/school/credential-verification/](https://wineschool.us/school/credential-verification/)