WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in wine service or sales. The qualification aims to provide basic product knowledge and skills in wine storage and service and offers invaluable preparation and training for those entering their first job in wine hospitality or retail. The class time runs for 8 hours and includes the tasting of a minimum of 9 wines.

Programme Outline

• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to store and serve wine
• The principles of food and wine pairing
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

To gain this qualification, students must successfully pass a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions.

Successful students will receive a digital certificate and WSET Level 1 Award in Wines badge.

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification. 

The regular course rate is P25,000 inclusive of all course materials, wines, and food for tasting, test fees, and digital certificate and badge. Early Bird Rate is P23,750 for enrollments one (1) month before the date of the class.

2026 Schedule*

• Lecture: July 11                  Exam: July 25
• Lecture: September 5        Exam: September 19 

All classes will be held from 9:00AM to 6:00PM at the private Imperial Room of Wine Story Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong City

Examinations will be held at the Healthy Options Learning Academy in Libis, Quezon City.  Missing booked exams are subject to fees. Click on this link for requests for Reasonable Adjustments.

*Schedule and venue are subject to change.

Please review our policy on Cancellations & Refunds prior to enrolment.

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