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The Intermediate Certificate Course is appropriate for wine enthusiasts who want to acquire in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits, and for those employed in the retail or hospitality industry. The course covers the major types of wines and spirits of the world, and includes tasting of more than 40 different types of wines and spirits.

Successful completion of the one hour 50-question multiple choice exam earns the student the internationally-recognized Intermediate Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London. The exam does not include wine tasting.

There is no prerequisite for this course, but many students have found it useful to begin with Level 1. Please take our online quiz to find out if this level is right for you.

Intermediate Certificate Curriculum
~Factors influencing style
~Grape varieties
~Key wine-producing regions of the world
~Sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
~Spirits and liqueurs
~Information and advice for customers and staff
~Describing the characterisitics of principal wines of the world

For a detailed breakdown of the syllabus please download the Intermediate Specification.

Students will be mailed the course textbook and study guide prior to the start of class. WSET recommends at least 16 hours of study time outside of class prior to the exam. Registration is required 10 business days prior to the exam date.

New York Wine & Culinary Center is an Approved Program Provider of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.  WSET Qualifications are part of the UK qualifications framework, and the education courses leading to WSET qualifications are an invaluable source of information for students to enhance their knowledge of wines and spirits.  WSET qualifications are not a guarantee of employment or career progression, nor do they form part of any regulated qualifications framework outside the UK.