New Online courses starting every month! Contact us and we can check the best suited course for you.
Online course starting dates for 2026:
Level 1 in Wines: 3.8, 17.8, 31.8, 14.9, 28.9, 12.10, 26.10, 9.11, 23.11
Level 2 in Wines: 3.8, 17.8, 31.8, 14.9, 28.9, 12.10, 26.10, 9.11, 23.11
Level 3 in Wines: 3.8, 31.8, 28.9, 26.10, 23.11, 28.12
The deadline for registration is two weeks before the course start date!
For many, describing wines and verbalising observations is a challenge. On the WSET course you will learn the vocabulary of wine description and learn how to make logical and understandable wine evaluations. The further you progress in your studies, the more you will learn what these observations mean in wine (production, climate, age, etc.). A wine enthusiast can get much more out of wine with a little study. For those working in wine, now or in the future, this skill is vital.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) training courses are internationally renowned and the most prestigious qualifications in the sector. Wine studies give you an important advantage in the job market, show your level of knowledge and prove your motivation to study wine. WSET is the world’s largest wine educator and the WSET diploma is internationally recognised and respected.
The WSET qualification can also be taken as an online course. Language for the course in English. An online course may also be a suitable option for those who live further away from Helsinki, or if their work allows them to taste a lot of wines.
WSET Level 1 and 2 courses can be done at home, including the multiple choice exam with remote invigilation. Check the system requirements from the bottom of this page. The Level 3 exam consists of a multiple choice test, a written test and a wine tasting test. Level 3 exam cannot be done on-line, you must come to Helsinki to do it.
Courses are organized by the London WSET School. The theoretical part is studied independently from the study materials and on the course website, where you can find additional material and weekly exercises with the guidance of the course instructor. You can study the online course at your own pace whenever you want. To receive feedback form exercises you need to return them on time. However these exercises do not affect the course result, only the exam determines if you pass the course.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online course
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course is ideal for anyone interested in wine. You may be just starting to learn about wine or have been a wine enthusiast for some time. The course will cover wine making, wine tasting and evaluation, the most common grape varieties, wine serving and storage, and food and wine pairing. Many people struggle with describing wines. In WSET courses you learn how to describe and analyze wines in a meaningful way that others will understand.
The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and takes 45 minutes to answer.
The duration of the course is 4 weeks.
New courses start every other Monday. You need to sign-up at least one week before the course start date.
Course price 235 €
The course price includes VAT, online study materials and the exam.
The wines to be tasted during the course are purchased separately.
Read here the course specification.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online course
The second level WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course takes a deeper look at the different wine regions and the wines produced in them. There are no entry requirements and all wine enthusiasts and people working with wine are welcome to attend. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and takes 1 hour to answer.
The duration of the course is 5 weeks.
New courses start every other Monday. You need to sign-up at least two weeks before the course start date.
Course price 595 €
Course price includes VAT, book (shipped by mail) online study materials and exam.
The wines to be tasted during the course will be purchased separately.
Read here the course specification.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Online course
The third level of the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine course provides a deeper insight into winemaking, grape varieties and wine regions. You will learn to analyse the factors that influence the style, quality and price of wine. The entry requirement for this course is a WSET Level 2 wine course or another wine qualification. You should also join some of the classes held in Helsinki where we learn to evaluate the wines. The exam will also be organized at the same time with this course.
The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, four open questions and an assessment question on white and red wine. The exam lasts 2.5 hours.
The duration of the course is 9 weeks.
Course price 1095 €
The course price includes VAT, e-learning material, book shipped by mail, and the exam.
The wines to be tasted during the course are purchased separately.
Read here the course specification.
System requirements
Remote invigilation exam
The Level 1 and Level 2 Online course exam can also be taken at home on your own computer.
The date of the exam must be arranged with Wineserver at least three weeks before the exam. This is a multiple-choice test in English. The exam is remotely proctored and in addition to a computer and a stable internet connection, you will need a smartphone or tablet to record the exam via a downloadable application. 10 days before the exam, you will receive a System Check link to test the functionality of the system. This test should be done at least 7 days before the test.
Instructions for remote invigilation exam:
