IWEG’s office will close for the holidays on December 15th, and will reopen on January 2nd, 2024. You can register and pay for courses throughout the holidays here, where IWEG is always open.

We wish everyone in the IWEG community a safe and peaceful holiday, and look forward to welcoming you in 2024.

To help you achieve your 2024 goals, IWEG is offering a special promotion of early bird rates for the first 50 new registrants for 2024 WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses!

Use the code early24 at checkout to receive 10 per cent off eligible courses! This special offer is effective December 7th and will run until January 2nd. The promotion is not retroactive to existing registrations prior to this date.

WSET Diploma in-class and online courses are not included in this offer.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online

Image of a close up row of a red wine glasses. Logo that says WSET Wine & Spirit Education Trust and text that says WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Online.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

Online

IWEG offers online WSET courses through WSET’s Online Classroom, which allows you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator. This course is based around a 4-week structured online program. The course follows a weekly structure, but you can work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. You may contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course. Each week includes a series of independent activities and/or group activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine. You are advised to taste a range of wines during your studies though it is not mandatory for this course. All the required wines for the course can be found in the online equipment list. Any additional wines can be found in the specification. Please note that it is your responsibility to source these wine samples and the cost of these is not included in the tuition fee.

Course details

This beginner level wine course is for those starting a career in wine or hospitality or enthusiasts exploring wine for personal interest. You will build your confidence when tasting wine, reading a wine list, buying a bottle or pairing wine with food.

Prerequisite: None

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.

This 6-hour course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine and wine and food pairing.

You'll learn:

  • The main types and styles of wine
  • Common wine grapes and their characteristics
  • How to store and serve wine
  • The principles of food and wine pairing
  • How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Upon successful completion of a 30-question multiple-choice exam you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

View the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines specification for more information about the course.

Upcoming courses

Monday, January 8th - Sunday, February 4th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O1WI2412APP. Course fee payment due Friday, December 15th at noon.

Monday, January 22nd - Sunday, February 18th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O1WI2413APP. Course fee payment due Friday, January 12th at noon.

Monday, February 5th - Sunday, March 3rd. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O1WI2414APP. Course fee payment due Friday, January 26th at noon.

Monday, March 4th - Sunday, March 31st. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O1WI2416APP. Course fee payment due Friday, February 23rd at noon.