Level One Sommelier for Universities

Level One Sommelier

This course is your first step toward earning a nationally recognized wine credential. Designed to complement your college or university class, the Level One Certification builds core wine knowledge while developing real-world tasting and evaluation skills.

You’ll explore essential grape varieties, global wine styles, wine label basics, and the fundamentals of wine service and food pairing. Your coursework includes assigned reading materials, interactive quizzes, and a final certification exam—all integrated into your academic course and supported by your professor’s lectures.

This program is offered in partnership with your school and the National Wine School. Upon successful completion of the final exam, you’ll receive the Level One Wine Certification, a credential respected across the wine, hospitality, and culinary industries.

What’s Included:

  • Structured weekly readings designed to match your course syllabus
  • Online quizzes to test your knowledge as you progress
  • Final exam administered during the semester
  • Certification issued by the National Wine School upon passing

Please note: This course does not include video lectures. Instruction and support are provided by your professor. The final exam is a single-attempt certification test. Retakes are available for a fee if needed.

Course Content

Week One
Major Varietals
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Major Wine Varietals
Major Varietals Quiz
Week Two
Reading Wine Labels
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Wine Labels
Reading Wine Labels
Week Three
Taste Like a Sommelier
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Taste Like a Sommelier
Taste Like a Sommelier Quiz
Week Four
Understanding Wine Styles (Lab)
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Wine Style Lab
Understanding Wine Styles Quiz
Week Five
Common Wine Myths
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Wine Myths
Common Wine Myths Quiz
Week Six
Introduction to Wine Service
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Introduction to Wine Service
Introduction to Wine Service
Week Seven
Food and Wine Pairings For Level One Sommeliers
1 Topic
1 Test
Reading: Food & Wine Pairing
Reading: Introductory Food & Wine Pairing
Final Test
Level One Final Exam
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