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Internationally recognized intermediate to advanced sommelier education by the International Sommelier Guild (ISG)

Progressive, multi-level vocational sommelier program in three stages: Intermediate (IWC), Advanced (AWC), and Diploma (SDP)

ABOUT THE SOMMELIER TRAINING PROGRAM

Accredited sommelier study path from intermediate to advanced diploma level

Internationally recognized, multi-level sommelier program by the International Sommelier Guild (ISG), progressing from Intermediate (IWC) and Advanced (AWC) to the Sommelier Diploma, and offering comprehensive global wine theory, tasting, service and wine business training for a career in the international hospitality industry.

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IWC

Intermediate Wine Certificate

24 hours ·

7 sessions

Course Info

Fee: CHF 1’000.-

  • Open entry – no prior qualification required.

  • Final written and tasting exam at the end of the course.

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AWC

Advanced Wine Certificate

48 hours ·

13 sessions

Course Info

Fee: CHF 2000.–

  • Entry with completed IWC  (or equivalent).

  • Pass requires at least 60% in each exam (theory and tasting).

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SDP

Sommelier Diploma Program

308 hours ·

30 sessions

Course Info

Fee: CHF 9’000.–    

  • Entry with completed AWC (or equivalent) and ≥70% in each AWC exam.

  • Multiple written, tasting and service exams throughout the program.

Who are the courses for?

Aspiring Sommeliers

Who want to build a solid professional foundation, gain internationally and Swiss-recognised qualifications, and prepare for a serious career in the world of wine.

Hospitality Professionals

Who work in restaurants, hotels, bars or wine retail and wish to deepen their wine knowledge, enhance guest experience, and strengthen their professional profile

Wine Enthusiasts

Who have a strong personal interest in wine and want to understand it on a professional level – from grape to glass – whether or not they plan a future career change.

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Being a sommelier is more than a job –

it’s a lifelong passion and connection with wine, the people behind each bottle, and the stories in the glass. Our mission is to pass this noble craft on to the next generation – the future sommeliers.

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