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title: "Who Can Offer In-Person Sommelier Certification?"
description: "Instructors offering in-person programs must be accredited by the National Wine School. This includes holding a Core Certification and completing Teacher Training*. This ensures a consistent academic standard across all NWS-affiliated in-person programs. Online programs, however, may be offered directly…"
url: "https://wineschool.us/help/who-can-offer-in-person-sommelier-certification/"
updated: "2025-07-21"
category: General Questions
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# Who Can Offer In-Person Sommelier Certification?

Instructors offering in-person programs must be accredited by the National Wine School. This includes holding a Core Certification and completing Teacher Training*. This ensures a consistent academic standard across all NWS-affiliated in-person programs.

Online programs, however, may be offered directly through the platform without additional credentialing.

*Teacher training is not required for professors and wine school owners.