Summary of Program

The Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) is an internationally recognized credential conferred by the Society of Wine Educators (SWE), which has branches in countries around the globe. Obtaining the CSW demonstrates your mastery of wines of the entire world and can help you launch or further your career in wine. It is also a mandatory prerequisite for SWE’s top credential Certified Wine Educator (CWE).

Our 9-week CSW Online program was created by Master Sommelier David Glancy to fully prepare students for the notoriously rigorous CSW exam. The program covers wine tasting, terminology, composition, chemistry, flaws, viticulture, enology, labels, laws and wine regions of the world.

Each week students will tackle a new subject in our virtual classroom with an industry leading instructor, engage in discussion with their peers, and complete in-depth tasting assignments. Students will have access to Virtual Lectures given by Master Sommelier David Glancy, in addition to the official Society of Wine Educator’s CSW Study Guide, and the society’s Online Wine Academy.

In many ways, the CSW Online Program is more engaging than the regular classroom format. Your instructor will require more participation and group discussion, in addition to the completion of weekly assignments.

Program Requirements:

Students must have access to 18 wines from various regions around the world. Wines may vary dependent upon selection, location, and availability. Purchases by the glass or half bottle are recommended when available. Local tasting groups are encouraged! Read the Wine Requirements.

Taking the Exam:

CSW exam registration fees are included in the program and are good for one full year. CSW exams are available through SWE at any of their publicly scheduled exams and through any Pearson VUE testing center. Authorization codes will be provided at time of scheduling.

All Attendees of our classes must be at least 21 years of age.

Program Highlights

-Week 1: Tasting, Chemistry, and Flaws
-Week 2: Viticulture & Enology
-Week 3: Northern France
-Week 4: Southern France
-Week 5: Italy
-Week 6: Spain, Portugal & Eastern Mediterranean
-Week 7: Germany & Eastern Europe
-Week 8: North America
-Week 9: Southern Hemisphere

Seminar Program

Orientation Opens Apr 27th
Class runs May 4 – Jul 5
Exam at Pearson Vue Testing Center within 1 year

There are no set hours & times for this online training program. Work at your own pace within each week.

Program Instructor: David Glancy, MS, CWE

Program includes: CSW Study Guide, SWE Online Wine Academy and CSW Exam ($600 value)

Tuition: Full Program: $1095 or 5 bi-weekly installment payments of $230

CRA Members recieve a 10% discount!

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