WSET Level 1 Award in Wines [November 11 - December 02]
3 Wednesdays, Nov 11, 18, and December 2: 6-8pm EST
No Class on 25 November 2026
Online Exam: July 26, 2026 at 12pm ET (Noon)
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 4th
The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of wine, and is geared to anyone with an interest in wine for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career. It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what wine is and how it differs by style.
The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting wine, focusing on knowledge that is practical, hands-on, and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. The course will introduce you to the basics of wine, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing wine with a range of foods.
Following the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Digital Level 1 WSET certificate and Digital Badge.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET wine workbook.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
This limited-size class will be held in person at Commonwealth Wine School.
$495 In Person
Location: Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge, MA
Instructor: CWS Faculty