Students must attend all of the following course dates:

• Monday, July 21st 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, July 29th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, August 4th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, August 11th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, August 18th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, August 25th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, September 1st 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, September 8th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, September 15th 5:30-8:30pm

• Monday, September 22nd 5:30-8:30pm

• Saturday, September 20th 10:00am-1:00pm (optional)

• Sunday, September 28th 10:00am-1:00pm (EXAM)

We do require any who wish to take WSET 3 without previous WSET coursework to contact Chelsea to confirm preparedness and pervious knowledge for this advanced course.

This certification is designed for both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge. It offers a comprehensive understanding of grape cultivation and wine production for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.

While completion of WSET Level 2 Award in Wines prior to registering for WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is strongly recommended, it is not a prerequisite per WSET.

For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

• Course Details

  Upon completion of WSET Level 3, you'll be able to:

  • Understand the key elements of wine production, including grape growing, location, winemaking, maturation, and bottling

  • Identify the distinguishing characteristics of still, sparkling, and fortified wines from different regions

  • Evaluate wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting® for blind tasting assessments.

  For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

• Expectation

  To acquire this certification, a minimum of 84 hours* of study time is required, which includes:

  • 30 hours of instruction time with a WSET course provider, either in a classroom or online.

  • 54 hours of self-study and review.

  For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

• Assessment

  Assessment: A 2.5 hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, short written answer paper, and a blind tasting of 2 wines on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at 10:00am.

  There will be an option review and mock exam for no additional cost on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 10:00am

$1795 | 32.5 hrs | 80 Wines

Deposits and payment plans are available.

Email admin@oenophile.institute for details.

Registration must be completed by June 30th, 2025.

Course materials may be picked up 1 week after registration at The Vineyard Wine Market during business hours or mailed to you for a small additional fee.

If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 3 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply.