WSET Diploma Course
Beginning January 2009.
The Diploma course is a two-year program of study for wine professionals and consumers who are serious about pursuing an advanced, internationally recognized wine credential. It is one of the most advanced courses of wine study offered in the United States and regarded as the means of preparing for the Master of Wine (MW). Successfully passing the WSET Advanced Certificate exam is a prerequisite.
2009 Diploma Certificate Course Schedule & Pricing:
Unit 1 Business of Wine: January
Unit 2A Wine Production: February
Unit 2B Wine Production: March
Unit 2 EXAM: March
Units 1 & 2 COPIA member: TBD
Units 1 & 2 Non-COPIA member: TBD
Units 1 & 2 Home Study: TBD
STUDENT WILL BE CHARGED A SHIPPING FEE FOR STUDY MATERIALS
Fee includes three year WSET registration, instruction, study materials, four coursework assignments, Unit 2 exam and IWS membership.
Unit 1 Coursework Assignment registration deadline: September 3, 2008
Unit 1 Coursework Assignment paper submission deadline: November 5, 2008 by 5PM
NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please see WSET website for topics and information on new system:
www.wsetglobal.com/qualifications/diploma/coursework_assignments/default.asp
Unit 1 Closed Book Exam will be offered November 5, 2008 & June 8, 2009.
Unit 1 Closed Book Exam registration deadlines: September 3, 2008 & March 6, 2009.
Unit 3 Light Wines of the World: March
Unit 3 Exam Date: June 9, 2009
COURSE & EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 6, 2009
EXAM RE-SIT REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 6, 2009
COPIA Member: TBD
COPIA Non-Member: TBD
Home Study: $TBD
STUDENT WILL BE CHARGED A SHIPPING FEE FOR STUDY MATERIALS
Unit 4 Spirits of the World is scheduled to be offered in 2010.
Unit 5 Sparkling Wines of the World is scheduled to be offered in 2010.
Unit 6 Fortified Wines of the World is scheduled to be offered in 2010.
Unit 4, 5, & 6 Re-sit Exam ONLY: November 5, 2008 & June 8, 2009
Deadline to register to re-sit exam: September 3, 2008 & March 6, 2009
Re-sit exam registrations will begin being accepted August 1, 2008. Exam must have a minimum of 6 registrants to be offered.
Unit 4 FULL EXAM: TBD
Unit 5 FULL EXAM: TBD
Unit 6 FULL EXAM: TBD
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the WSET Diploma Course
For more information, please call the WSET Hotline at 707.265.5884 or email wset@copia.org.
