Local wine Events |
Back to Austin |
for Austin, Texas |
Level II wine certification
This event has already occured!
August 17, 2009 (Mon) - August 22, 2009 (Sat)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
|
Location: Culinary Academy of Austin
6020-B Dillard Circle View Map |
|
COST:
$1875
|
The Level II certification builds upon the foundation established in the Level I Certification program. This is an intermediate level of certification. This is a seven day (60 contact hour) course. Those who successfully complete the written and practical exams for this course will receive a Level II Certification diploma.
You do not need to be in the trade to take any of our professional courses. If you are a serious enthusiast then you can participate in any of our professional courses. Or, if you are considering a career change, then our professional courses will provide you with the education to make the jump to the wine industry.
Tuition and Fees: $1875 for the Intensive Study Advanced Wine Course
Certification: There are five different certification options available upon successful completion of the diploma program. These are: *Executive Wine Sommelier *Executive Chef of Wine Arts *Senior Wine Manager *Senior Wine Merchant *Senior Cellar Manager
Program Description: In this Level II Certification program you must complete: (1) a written exam on viniculture, (2) individual written and tasting exams on major wine producing countries, (3) a practical exam on formal sommelier service, and (4) develop a personal tasting notebook that contains a minimum of 150 written individual tasting evaluations. (Credit for 100 tastings is received by taking the course.)
Exams: A minimum passing grade is 85%. A 90% is required to continue on to Level III diploma programs.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Guild Certifi cation Seminar, or similar seminar from another organization. This seminar is open to all professionals and wine enthusiasts who have successfully completed the Guild Certification seminar. Or, experience in the industry in lieu of taking the seminar.
When Offered: This certification course is offered on August 17th-23rd & November 9th-13th 2009 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Culinary Academy of Austin. 6020-B Dillard Circle Austin TX. 78752
To Register: Visit www.InternationalWineGuild.com or call the IWG at 1.866.WINE.EDU
The International Wine Guild Is rated One Of The Top Five Professional Wine Schools In The US For Professional Wine Education by Food & Wine magazine, May 2009.
Full story at... http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/5-best-places-to-study-wine |
If this posting is questionable, please let us know! Flag This Posting!
