Certification Courses

Why pursue a certification in wine, sake, or spirits with CWS?

Commonwealth Wine School is here for you every step of the way as you embark on your next educational journey.

There are a number of reasons that you may choose to pursue a certification course. Perhaps you want to become a specialist in your field, or you want to change your career. You might just be a curious person who wants a deeper level of understanding about the world or wine, sake or spirits. Commonwealth Wine School partners with the world’s leaders in wine, sake and spirits education. We are Approved Program Providers for the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), The Wine Scholar Guild, and The Society of Wine Educators. We are also an industry leader in creating our own courses in conjunction with wine regions throughout the world.

WSET provides best-in-class education and qualifications to inspire and empower the world’s wine and spirits professionals and enthusiasts. We offer a comprehensive suite of qualifications covering wines, spirits and sake. WSET qualifications are g
About Wine Scholar Guild LEADING PROVIDER OF SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ON THE WINES OF FRANCE, ITALY AND SPAIN Wine Scholar Guild is the leading provider of specialized certification programs on the wines of France, Italy and Spain with a s
The mission of the Society of Wine Educators is to set the standard for quality and responsible wine and spirits education and professional certification. These credentials are a valuable and widely respected mark of a wine professional’s commitment
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CWS Certification Students have access to….

  • The finest instructors with years of industry and education experience

  • Text books and study guides, quizzes, and exam preparation materials

  • The CWS Online Learning platform with online lectures, quizzes, activities, and webinars.

  • Carefully selected wine tasting samples for in person and online learning

  • A community of engaged members

  • Industry discounts and special offers

  • The CWS Job Board