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The Level 3 Advanced Certificate is much more comprehensive than the Intermediate. The same topics are addressed as in Intermediate (which include grape growing, wine making, and all the major wine producing regions of the world), but on a much more in-depth level, with additional attention devoted to spirits and fortified wines. Aspects of regions discussed include major varieties, soil types, winemaking styles, regulations, and more. The emphasis on the WSET systematic approach to wine continues with guided tastings. The final exam includes a multiple choice section of 50 questions, four short answer/essay style questions, and a blind tasting. Successful passing entitles the student to use the WSET AC post nominal.

While it is not necessary to have taken the Intermediate class before the Advanced, there is a lot of information covered in the Advanced so it is highly recommended that students have a thorough background in wine before taking it. Therefore, we recommend this class for those already entrenched in the wine industry or those whose life experiences have otherwise prepared them for the depth of information.

The Washington Wine Academy teaches the Advanced Class over ten weeks, starting Monday February 6th. Class is skipped Monday April 16th (or held in the event of a snow day), and the exam is Monday April 23rd. All classes meet at our Education Center in Crystal City, VA.

Tuition includes:

In addition, you will be placed on the Washington Wine Academy WSET Graduate email list where we offer students: special invitations to DC area wine events, dinners, courses, volunteer opportunities and engagements where you can practice what you have learned at various wine events in which we participate in the Washington DC area.