WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online
Live Webinar: 1 Tasting Session lasting 1 hour
Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Live Webinar: 1 Tasting Session lasting 1 hour
Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Live Webinar: 1 Tasting Session lasting 1 hour
Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Schedule:
This online course features 1 live tasting webinar and can also be accessed at any time 24/7 during the 4 week session. Students can watch videos (including lectures and the recording of the webinars, practice tasting, and quiz yourself on your own schedule.
April 2025 Session: Live Webinar Tuesday, April 15th from 3-4pm ET
Exam Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 12pm ET
May 2025 Session: Live Webinar Wednesday, May 7th from 1-2pm ET
Exam Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 12pm ET
June 2025 Session: Live Webinar Tuesday, June 10th from 3-4pm ET
Exam Sunday, July 6th, 2025 at 12pm ET
July 2025 Session: Live Webinar Wednesday, July 9th from 3-4pm ET
Exam Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 at 12pm ET
August 2025 Session: Live Webinar Friday, August 8th from 1-2pm ET
Exam Sunday, September 7th, 2025 at 12pm ET
September 2025 Session: Live Webinar Monday, September 8th from 3-4pm ET
Exam Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 12pm ET
October 2025 Session: Live Webinar Thursday, October 9th from 1-2pm ET
Exam Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at 12pm ET
November 2025 Session: Live Webinar Wednesday, November 12th from 2-3pm ET
Exam Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at 12pm ET
December 2025 Session: Live Webinar Tuesday, December 9th from 3-4pm ET
Exam Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 12pm ET
About Level 1:
The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting spirits, 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 spirits, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for recognizing and crafting a number of cocktails.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Digital Level 1 WSET certificate.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET Spirits workbook.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
Why Study WSET Level 1 With Commonwealth Wine School?
All students have 12 month access to our Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live and recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
Commonwealth Wine School students also receive access to industry discounts that will help you in your study of wine.
How does the Online Course work?
The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
While participation in the live tasting webinar is encouraged, it is NOT required, as the webinar will be recorded and posted to the Online Learning Platform.
You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should you have any questions.
Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam (see schedule above), and upon passing, will receive a Level 1 WSET certificate.
Spirit Tasting:
Students will receive a list of Spirits that can be assessed throughout the course. Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
Price: $355 - includes proprietary online learning platform access, a WSET Level 1 Ebook, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage.