National Wine School
SOMMELIER CERTIFICATION • EDUCATION • LICENSED PROGRAMS
Sommelier Credentials
Advance your wine knowledge. Build credentials. Train others…
The National Wine School develops rigorous, standards-based wine education for individuals, licensed educators, and organizations worldwide. Our programs are built to be learned independently, taught in classrooms, or deployed across teams.
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Wine Courses
For Academic Institutions
Our wine courses are utilized by some of the most prestigious universities and wine schools in the United States. Our curriculum dovetails with the strictest requirements within academia.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
From college professors to sommeliers, our programs are hailed for their innovative approach to both wine education and certification.
It’s about time we had an American-based wine certification program. Winemaker education has been in the 21st century for a while now. It’s nice to see sommeliers have caught up!
Richard Owens
Winery Owner
The National Wine School offers the best sommelier programs I have seen. The education I received was great, and I now use their programs to train my employees.
Rhonda Key
Sommelier
Online Sommelier Certification
PROFESSIONAL WINE COURSES
For Universities, Wine Schools, and Virtual Students. Our critically acclaimed and inclusive programs are developed for the modern era of wine. Say goodbye to PowerPoint presentations and snobbery. Our programs are culturally relevant, scientifically based, and fun. Our approach to education allows our students to grow and thrive in the ever-changing world of wine. All students begin with the Level One Program.
Wine Credentials with Institutional Credibility
WCAG 2.1 Level AA Accessibility
FERPA-Aligned Data Privacy Policies
ANSI/ASTM Compliant
SCORM 1.2 and 2004 Compliance
Sommelier certifications issued by the National Wine School are formally assessed and independently verifiable.
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Sommelier Certification for Everyone
The National Wine School curriculum is designed by academics, sommeliers, and winemakers: the best in their fields. Our wine education programming is offered through universities, colleges, and independent wine schools. Our programs extend from introductory wine classes to master-level programs.
Wine Credentials
NWS offers all levels of sommelier certification available in the United States. These online wine programs are designed to complement in-class learning.
- Level 2 | Wine Certificate
- Level 3 | Sommelier Certificate
- Level 4 | Advanced Certificate
- Level 5 | Master Certificate
National Accreditation
As an accrediting agency, we are charged with ensuring that our affiliated wine schools maintain high educational standards.
- Establish operating standards for wine education programs in the United States.
- Determine if a specific wine school meets those standards.
Online Certification
Our online wine programs are open to all students. Managed by our top sommelier-instructors.
- Level 1 | Introductory Certificate
- Level 2 | Wine Certificate
- Level 3 | Sommelier Pin & Certificate