Become a Wine Expert

The Program
The Wine Expert Program prepares students who are aspiring to break into the wine, hospitality or food service industry or want to advance their career in wine. This comprehensive 120-hour wine-study Program offers students the prerequisite knowledge
beneficial for working in wine retail, wholesale, production, service and hospitality
careers. This course includes important information to help students understand
wine, to be able to speak confidently with others about wine and to decide which career
path to choose. Classes are conducted online as an instructor-led self-study program and
can be completed at the student’s desired pace.

What You Will Learn
This course provides students with essential information to understand where and how
wine is made, how to serve, taste and pair wine with foods, as well as critical insight
into wine career opportunities. Course lessons include Wine History & World Wine
Regions, Winemaking Processes, Old World& New World wines (a “deep-dive” look at
nearly 30 wine regions), Wine Types & Styles, Classic Grape Varieties, Vineyard basics,
Wine Tasting, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Aroma & Sensory Evaluation, Serving Wines,
Hosting Wine Events and Wine Career Opportunities.

Employment Outlook
The wine, food service and hospitality industries are always looking for talented and
knowledgeable professionals. The number of jobs at wine retailers, distributors and
wineries has steadily increased over the past year and has shown growth over the past two
years by as much as 50% to 90% in some areas. Job openings are expected to be
abundant through 2018, which will create excellent opportunities for jobseekers. As the
economy continues to improve the demand for high end wait staff, wine stewards and
sommeliers is expected to increase.

Who Should Attend
This is an intensive self-study program geared towards motivated students wanting to enter the wine, hospitality or food service industry with a solid foundation in understanding wine and a deeper appreciation for wine.

Eligibility Requirements
Students should have command of the English language in order to complete written
assignments. Students need to have an Internet connection to access the online course, submit assignments and complete certification testing online.

Special Features
The Certified Wine Expert Program offers students the opportunity to interact with wine
industry professionals by conducting interviews and participating in interactive assignments.

Certificate Requirements
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the Program.

Costs
The cost of the Program is $2295, which includes the cost of materials.
Date: starts upon registration
Location: online
Fee: $2,295
Instructor: self-paced
Course No.: NHPD 199, Sec 01
Reg. No.: TBD

For Further Information
310-243-3729/jbouchard@csudh.edu