National Wine School
Online Courses
Earn your sommelier pin at the fastest-growing wine school! The National Wine School is the only state-recognized sommelier program available in the states. Level One To Level Three are available as online wine certification courses.
Online Sommelier Courses
Earn your sommelier pin online by completing three wine courses.
Level 1 (L1) Wine Certification
$ 300
From grape to bottle to table, you will be exposed to essential wine knowledge. What are the nine essential grapes? How do you parse a French wine label? What is the proper way to taste wine? This program covers all the basics, include food and wine pairings.
Level 2 (L2) Wine Certification
$ 500
There is one skill that all professional winemakers and sommeliers possess: blind tasting. Learn to separate the layers of flavor of wine into its core components: primary fruit, winemaking techniques, differences between regions, and varietal fingerprints.
Level 3 (L3) Wine Certification
$ 550
Wine is a global phenomenon. From New York to Hong Kong to London to Mumbai, wine is essential to both business and pleasure. To engage in the world of sommeliers and winemakers, you must know all the major wine regions and grape varieties in the world.
Core Sommelier (L1-L3)
$ 1,100
Signing up for all three programs at once saves you $250. This offer is only available before registration; if your dream is to earn the sommelier pin, we suggest considering this offer Earn your Core Sommelier Certification and proudly wear your sommelier pin!
Online Advanced Sommelier Courses
The Highest-Level Wine Courses Offered Online. Earn your Advanced Sommelier pin by completing four Advanced programs.
Master of French Wine
$ 500
From the foothills of the Alps to the sun-drenched vineyards in Provence, the Master of French Wine program is the only wine course of its kind. Filmed in high definition at the National Wine School’s studios and on location in front of a classroom of sommeliers.
Advanced Italian Wine
$ 500
Master Italy’s wine regions in just eight weeks with the industry’s most advanced online certification. Designed for professionals, this course goes beyond tasting notes to deliver true regional and technical expertise, grounded in history, terroir, and grape science.
Spanish Wine Specialist
Master of Ancient Wine
About Online Wine Courses
Sommelier Pin
Level One Wine Certification
The online wine programs at the National Wine School adhere to the standard sommelier certification model. The Level One (L1) program comprises a series of essential modules catering to wine enthusiasts. This best-selling program encompasses eight classes and is typically completed within a month. Delivery is asynchronous and online, eliminating the need for wine or supplies.
Level Two Wine Course
Progressing to Level Two (L2) marks the initial stride toward becoming a sommelier (a designation necessitating completing both Level Two and Level Three programs). Level Two entails wine procurement and additional supplies alongside tuition fees. Acquiring a coravin or similar device is advisable to preserve wine freshness and enable use across multiple programs to alleviate expenses.
Exclusive training components augment this level, incorporating aspects typically reserved for master-level programs. Noteworthy inclusions involve winemaking insights, differentiation between old and new world wines, and the pivotal skill of blind wine tasting. Like the L1, this program is offered online and asynchronously (this denotes independent-paced participation).
Level Three Wine Course
Level Three (L3), the final step of the sommelier track, is also available online, following an asynchronous format. This comprehensive curriculum encompasses the entire spectrum of global wines, encompassing pivotal grape varieties and wine regions relevant to the 21st century. Diverging from numerous Europe-centric programs, NWS offers a distinctly American perspective while still encompassing major European wine domains. This approach tailors the education to suit the needs of American sommeliers and winemakers.
Advanced Sommelier Pin
For those aiming to earn the Advanced Sommelier Pin, embarking on the journey from Level One to Level Three is essential. Completion of four segments within the Advanced Sommelier Program unlocks this distinction. NWS presents an array of advanced online courses, encompassing topics such as Advanced French Wine, Advanced Italian Wine, Advanced Spanish Wine, and Advanced Winemaking. These courses blend asynchronous components with live-streamed classes, facilitating flexible engagement.
