Advanced Wine Instructor Certification
$700.00
The Advanced Wine Instructor Certification™ is the second stage in the National Wine School’s teacher-training track. This program pairs you with a senior instructor as you complete six supervised Quick Pour™ classes and develop the core teaching skills required for classroom leadership.
Prerequisites:
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Wine Instructor™ certification
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Core Sommelier Pin
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At least two Advanced Sommelier courses completed
Teaching opportunities are scheduled first-come, first-served and depend on class availability.
Description
The Advanced Wine Instructor Certification™ is designed for Wine Instructors who are ready to move from leading events to teaching real classes. This program provides structured, one-on-one training with a senior Wine School educator and offers a clear pathway toward full classroom responsibility.
Over approximately 20 hours of training, candidates:
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Teach six Quick Pour™ classes with direct supervision and feedback
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Develop skills in pacing, classroom flow, and student engagement
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Learn the standards and expectations required to represent the Wine School in public classes
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Begin shaping a personal teaching style while staying aligned with NWS methodology
Successful graduates earn the Advanced Wine Instructor™ credential and become eligible for invitation to the Certified Sommelier Instructor (CSI) program.
Requirements to Enroll
To register, candidates must have:
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Completed Wine Instructor™ certification
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Earned the Core Sommelier Pin
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Finished two or more Advanced Sommelier courses (not including the Wine Instructor program)
Scheduling Policy
Teaching assignments for the six required Quick Pour™ classes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates should plan ahead, as scheduling depends on class availability.
