A good familiarity with European wine regions and appellation labelling laws, and a knowledge of wine-tasting technique, is recommended for those wishing to begin with the Higher Certificate. Ask for a copy of our questionnaire to help you decide which course is most appropriate for you. The Higher Certificate is a strict pre-requisite for the Diploma Program. The deadline for registration in the Certificate and Higher Certificate courses is one month before the first class date of the session in which you are enrolling. Courses can sell out before the deadline, however.
Advance payment is required for all programs.
As a courtesy to wine businesses, we will invoice those companies that have established credit with us. However, your registration is fully transferrable to another person for the same course and session, subject to qualification. Hours of Diploma classes are announced on the detailed Diploma offering mailed to all Higher Certificate holders in late October each year. If you are not able to take your examination on the scheduled date for your class, you may take it on the next scheduled date at no additional fee, space permitting. Home Study Individuals who live and work in areas other than New York, New Jersey and Connecticut may study for the Certificate or Higher Certificate through independent home study.