Most IBA students study through WSET’s Online Classroom at their own pace. If you would rather learn live, with a group, the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines also runs on Zoom and in person, taught by Luis Romero in English or Spanish. These courses are scheduled by arrangement: describe what you need and Luis will propose dates.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, live online (Zoom)
- Format: two live evening sessions on Zoom, 3.5 hours each (7 hours of instruction), typically on consecutive weekdays from 5:00 to 8:30 PM Pacific
- Includes: digital course materials, guided tastings during the sessions, a tasting shopping list sent in advance, and exam preparation
- Exam: 30 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, by remote invigilation on a date agreed after the second session
- Price: $390 all-inclusive (registration, materials, exam with remote invigilation); resit fee $200
- Language: English or Spanish, your choice
- Group size: runs with a minimum of 4 students
In-person classes (Florida, Washington, Oregon)
For workplaces, restaurant and retail teams, clubs, and groups of friends, the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines or the WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits can be delivered in person at your venue, in English or Spanish, with wines or spirits poured in class. Exams can be taken on paper at the end of the day or online by remote invigilation. Pricing depends on group size and location; samples and venue are arranged with you. A minimum of 6 students applies.
Request dates
Email contact@beveragecertified.com or call 407 968 8384 with:
- Which qualification (Level 1 Wines or Level 1 Spirits), whether you prefer Zoom or in person, and English or Spanish
- How many students, and roughly when you would like to start
- For in-person: your city and venue, if you have one
Expect a reply within two business days with proposed dates and a quote. When a date is confirmed, a booking link opens so each student can register and pay online.
All WSET courses involve tasting alcoholic beverages; students must be of legal drinking age in their country or state. International Beverage Academy is a WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP No. 3168) and is not part of WSET. Courses run at a venue that is not IBA’s premises are delivered by IBA; the venue is not a WSET course provider.
International Beverage Academy is a WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP No. 3168), an independent course provider approved by WSET to deliver the WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Wines and in Spirits. IBA is not part of WSET. WSET courses involve tasting alcoholic beverages; students must be of legal drinking age in their country of residence.