Our programs are underwritten by the National Wine School (NWS). They issue all certifications and pins. You will need to complete the NWS L3 program to earn your pin.’

To apply for your certification, you can do so here: https://www.wineschool.us/wine-school-of-philadelphia/

For Advanced certification, you must complete four Advanced or Master programs and the Core Program.

For Master Certification, the prerequisites are Core Sommelier Certification and Advanced Sommelier Certification. You are required to successfully complete eight required and two elective courses. Certifications taken to earn the Advanced Sommelier pin are included in the ten courses.

Required Courses (8) #

• Italian Wine Specialist™
• American Wine Specialist™
• Spanish Wine Specialist™
• French Wine Specialist™
• Food & Wine Scholar™
• Master in Wine™ Certification
• Wine Instructor Certification
• Advanced Winemaker Certification

Elective Courses (2) #

• Master in Distilling
• East Coast Wine Scholar (at-home)
• Advanced Beer Brewing Certification
• Scholar in Mediterranean Wine™
• German Wine Specialist™