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Where to take WSET courses and exams in the US
You cannot sit WSET exams directly with Cellar Prep. You take them through an approved provider. Here is how to choose one.
How WSET courses are delivered
WSET qualifications are taught and examined through Approved Programme Providers. These include specialist wine schools, wine merchants, colleges and universities, and some restaurants and hotel groups. WSET lists approved providers on its own website, so start there to confirm any provider you are considering.
Formats you will see
- In-person classes: evenings, weekends or an intensive block of days, with guided tastings.
- Online courses: self-paced or tutor-supported study, with an exam taken online or at a venue, depending on the provider.
- Hybrid: online learning with a tasting session or exam in person.
Questions to ask before you enrol
- Which exact qualification and level is this, and which subject: wines, spirits, sake or beer?
- What does the fee include: materials, tasting samples, exam fee, results, certificate?
- Is the exam taken online or on paper in person, and where?
- What are the dates, and how long until results?
- What is the retake policy and fee?
- Is there help with study, such as an instructor or practice papers?
Looking in North Carolina or your own area
Options near you may include wine schools, wine shops that run classes, community colleges and universities. Availability changes, so use WSET's provider search and check the provider's own site for upcoming dates. Online courses give people outside big cities more choice.
Using Cellar Prep alongside a course
Your provider teaches the syllabus and runs the exam. Cellar Prep adds timed practice questions so you can find weak spots before exam day. We do not sell WSET courses or exams, and we are not affiliated with WSET or any provider.
Note: this is a general study guide written in our own words, not WSET's syllabus. For what is examined, always check WSET's published specification and your course provider.
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