National Wine School
The school offers the highest level of sommelier certification in the United States. Their programs are comparable to the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, with two significant improvements. The National Wine School offers ANSI-compliant testing as well as certification for accredited schools and universities.
Educating Sommeliers & Winemakers since 2012
The National Wine School offers online sommelier certification programs in tandem with the best wine schools and universities in the world.
Our programs range from Level One wine certification to Master-Level Sommelier Certifications. We also offer winemaking and beer brewing certifications.
There are two ways to attend a wine course. The first is to register for a sommelier program at your local wine school or community college. Just ask if they offer NWS certification. Local schools can offer in-class, online, and hybrid programs using our programming.
The second way to register for a wine course is to enroll directly from our site. These programs are strictly online and do not have an in-class component.
The school offers two levels of online wine programs. Our asynchronous online classes are designed to be taken by the student at their own pace. These can be purchased by anyone, as the wine courses are fully online. Our synchronous programs include both online material and live classroom feeds from the best wine schools and universities in the United States.
Online Courses
Beginner to intermediate level programming can be taken in an online format. However, all Advanced level programs must be taken at an accredited university or wine school. From fermentation sciences to the booze business, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of classes and online programs.
Our wine courses are utilized by some of the most prestigious universities and wine schools in the United States. Our curriculum dovetails with the strictest requirements within academia
Wine Education for Everyone
The National Wine School curriculum is designed by academics, sommeliers, and winemakers: the best in their fields. Our wine education programming is offered through universities, colleges, and independent wine schools. Our programs extend from introductory wine classes to master-level programs.
Sommelier Credentials
NWS offers all levels of sommelier certification available in the United States. These online wine programs are designed to be paired with in-classroom learning.
- Level 2 | Sommelier Certificate
- Level 3 | Intermediate Certificate
- Level 4 | Advanced Certificate
- Level 5 | Master Certificate
National Accreditation
As an accrediting agency, we are charged with ensuring that our affiliated wine schools maintain a high level of educational standards.
- Establish operating standards for wine education programs in the United States.
- Determine if a specific wine school meets those standards.
Online Certification
Our online wine programs are open to all students. Managed by our top sommelier-instructors.
- Level 1 | Introductory Certificate
- Level 2 | Sommelier Certificate
- Level 3 | Intermediate Certificate
Source: National Wine School