International qualifications for the world of wine in English

Alba Accademia Alberghiera is WSET Approved Programme Provider, official training and certification centre for the prestigious international qualification. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is a world leader in training dedicated to wines, spirits and sake. For over fifty years, the WSET has offered training courses that expand the horizons and opportunities of professionals and enthusiasts.

The various qualifications, developed on four progressive levels, are aimed at those who want to start a career in the sector or have an interest in the world of wine, spirits and sake and to professionals and experts who want to further deepen their knowledge. The courses are distributed in over 70 countries through a network of training centres and are translated into several languages.

Alba Accademia Alberghiera boasts the recognition of WSET APP - Approved Programme Provider and, as an official training and certification centre, combines the excellence of WSET qualifications with the professionalism of its teachers and the commitment to pursuing increasingly higher and international training objectives.

Alba Accademia Alberghiera is an Approved Programme Provider for the first three levels of qualification: Level 1 Award in Wines, Level 2 Award in Wines and Level 3 Award in Wines. The training is delivered in English. Below are the specifications of the individual qualifications.

Level 1 Award in Wines 6 hours of Total Qualification Time/Guided Learning Hours (including 45' for the final exam).

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Level 2 Award in Wines 28 hours of Total Qualification Time. Of these, 17 hours are spent for Guided Learning Hours (including 1 hour for the final exam) and 11 hours are dedicted to private study.

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Level 3 Award in Wines 84 hours of Total Qualification Time. Of these, 32.5 hours are spent for Guided Learning Hours (including 150' for the final exam) and 51.5 hours are dedicated to private study.

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