Sommelier & Wine Studies
Foundation in Wine & Wine Service | Intermediate Studies in Wines & Spirits | Professional Certificate in Spirits - WSET Level 2 | Advanced Wine & Spirits Studies (Section 1) | Advanced Wine & Spirits Studies (Section 2) | Global Business of Wine & Wine Production (Section I) | Spirits, Fortified & Sparkling Wine Studies (Section II) | Light Wines of the World Part 1 (Section III) | Light Wines of the World Part 2 (Section IV)
 
Sommelier & Wine
 
  The Art Institute of Vancouver offers an impressive variety of Sommelier & Wine studies. Below you will find links to overviews of the certificate programs as well as information on curriculum, tuition, fees and faculty. Whether you are looking for beginner or advanced studies in wine, The Art Institute of Vancouver has a certificate program that will fit your needs.

  Foundation in Wine & Wine Service - WSET Level 1
This entry level program is designed to provide the basic product knowledge & skills in wine service for those in a junior position in the hospitality sector. It will hold equal appeal to those non-trade wine lovers who wish to gain some formal wine education.
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  Intermediate Studies in Wines & Spirits - WSET Level 2
This program is designed to give a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge on spirits & liqueurs to those working in the hospitality, retail & agency sectors.
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  Professional Certificate in Spirits - WSET Level 2
This program is designed to give a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge on spirits & liqueurs to those working in the hospitality, retail & agency sectors.
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  Advanced Wine & Spirits Studies - WSET Level 3 (Section I)
This program is designed to build upon the fundamentals learned in the Intermediate program and comprises the first half of the WSET Advanced Level Certificate.
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  Advanced Wine & Spirits Studies - WSET Level 3 (Section II)
This course comprises the second half of the Advanced Wine and Spirit program and is a continuation of the Level 3 course. It is designed to build upon the fundamentals learned in the Intermediate Certificate program.
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  Global Business of Wine & Wine Production - WSET Level 4 (Section I)
This course consists of WSET Diploma Units 1 & 2 which is the mandatory starting point for the qualification. The course begins with an overview of the global markets in terms of both production and consumption and major companies, with a detailed statistical analysis.
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  Spirits, Fortified & Sparkling Wine Studies – WSET Level 4 (Section II)
This course consists of WSET Diploma Units 4, 5 & 6. Unit 4 covers the production of the main types of spirits including Vodka, Whisky, Gin, Rum, Brandy and Tequila.
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  Light Wines of the World Part 1 – WSET Level 4 (Section III)
This course, together with Light Wines of the World Section IV, makes up Unit 3 of the WSET Diploma. These two courses focus on the light wine regions of the world with the goal of preparing students for their final Unit 3 examination.
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  Light Wines of the World Part 2 – WSET Level 4 (Section IV)
This course, together with Light Wines of the World Section III, makes up Unit 3 of the WSET Diploma. These two courses focus on the light wine regions of the world with the goal of preparing students for their final Unit 3 examination.
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Enrollment in this program may be limited by the Provincial drinking age requirements.  Please contact local school for information.