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WSET Level 2 Online Wine Course: Discover wines from around the world at your own pace

WSET Level 2 online wine courses are conducted in English or French

Lack of availability or too great a distance to join us on campus? The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is an intermediate certification course that allows you to discover the world’s wines over several weeks and is available whenever, wherever.

The online WSETLevel Level 2 Award in Wines will enhance your knowledge of the leading local and international grape varieties, the regions in which they are grown, and the style of wine they produce by understanding the environmental factors and production techniques for each. In addition, it allows a broader mindset to welcome international visitors.

Upon completingthis qualification, you will be able to read and understand a wine label, know the taste of the main grape varieties and skilfully advise your customers on food and wine pairing.

 

  • Available in English and French, the online WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is divided into thematic modules taught over five weeks.
  • Four to six hours of study per week are recommended to cover the online activities and the WSET® textbooks provided at registration.
  • Regular access to and active participation in online activities are essential for this learning mode.
  • There is no limited time for the theory part of the course; you can complete the modules at your own pace.

Accessibility of training to people with disabilities. Contact our disability advisor on 05 57 71 75 61 or by email contact@wisp-campus.com in order to study together the necessary arrangements.

Success Rate

92%(year 2023-24)

Tuition Fees

500 €

Delivery Mode

Online

Level

Intermediate

Entry Requirements

None (WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines recommended)

Duration

5-week (e-learning platform access)

Sensory Training

40 recommended tasting samples (not included)

Language

English

Self-Study Time

30 hours

Examination

50 multiple-choice questions (on-line, resit exam available)

Délai d'accès

Registration deadline

15 days before the course begins

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How will my WSET Level 2 Online Wine Course training proceed?

Here are the different stages of the online WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines, from course registration to certificate validation.

I validate my registration with the support of the WiSP team.

I receive my access codes to connect to the e-learning platform.

I have unlimited access to the online study modules and progress at my own pace. I have unlimited access to the e-learning platform and can manage my progress at my own pace over the 5-week course duration (recommended study time: 6 hours/week).

This qualification is delivered as a group training session. As such, an educator monitors my progress and facilitates the group session. I ask all my questions in the forum to fully understand all the concepts covered in the modules.

The exam takes place online on the date I chose at registration. It consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) with 50 questions to be completed within 1 hour.

Six weeks after the exam, I will receive my results by e-mail. If I successfully pass my exam, I will receive my WSET® certificate and lapel pin by post.

Who is the WSET Level 2 Wine Course training for?

Beginners wishing to discover the wines of the world.

Industry professionals and wine enthusiasts who already have some basic knowledge of wine tasting.

WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines holders looking to build on their acquired knowledge.

Industry professionals or amateurs who are in the process of retraining.

Those involved in wine tourism.

Industry professionals wishing to obtain a recognised qualification to engage in a progressive career path: wholesale distributors, wine merchants, product or marketing managers, sommeliers and restaurant managers, etc.

What will you learn during your WSET Level 2 Wine Course training?

The concept of terroir and its impact on viticultural practices.

The influence of winemaking and bottle ageing on the eight principal grape varieties (chardonnay, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, riesling, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and syrah) as well as the styles of wine produced in each growing region.

The styles and characteristics of wines from other local grape varieties in the main wine regions.

The influence of grape varieties and winemaking processes on the key styles of sparkling and fortified wines worldwide.

The basic principles and practices of wine storage and service, as well as food and wine pairing.

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The benefits of e-learning :

  • You are the master of your learning
    You organize your learning schedule to suit your availability and replay the content as many times as you like.
  • You are free
    You can access your content on your computer, smartphone or tablet (computer recommended) whenever you want, wherever you are. All you need is an internet connection.
  • Wide range of formats and modules available
    Our online training courses include collaborative games, activities and exercises for revision.
  • You're not alone!
    A dedicated WiSP team member will follow up with you throughout your training and answer your questions.
  • No difference from face-to-face training
    The programs, exams and diplomas delivered via e-learning are strictly identical to on-site training. Both study modes Certification is the same and has the same value.

You take the course in French:

  • Access to the e-learning platform 100% made by WiSP
  • A WSET-certified trainer accompanies you
  • Access to fun content developed by the WiSP pedagogical team for an enriched experience
  • Access to fun content developed by the WiSP pedagogical team for an enriched experience
  • Individual space for each participant
  • Cutting into 4 modules (1 per week)
  • The learners start when they want: no fixed date
  • Examination in French and face-to-face on the Bordeaux campus
  • Optional tasting kit
  • Mock exam at the end of the course
  • Learning at your own pace

You take the course in English:

  • WSET modules and platform available for 1 year
  • Date-specific courses
  • Cutting into 7 modules to follow
  • English distance learning exam or face-to-face in Bordeaux
  • Optional tasting kit
  • Feedback and forum available
  • Learning at your own pace

How does the online course work?

The online modules are available for a period of five weeks. The online modules are available for a period of five weeks. If you enrol in the English version programme, you will have access to the specially-designed WSET e-learning platform: the WSET® Online Classroom. Enrolling in the French version programme makes the course accessible on the WiSP e-learning platform. The training comprises a series of short modules (5 to 15 minutes) to allow continuous learning and mobility. Moreover, the WiSP e-learning platform offers fun and interactive content specially developed by our educational team for an enriched experience. Another way to learn while covering all the WSET® modules. An application is also available on your tablet or Smartphone to study on the move, wherever, whenever. The WiSP team remains available to provide a specific revision schedule.

Detailed program of the WSET Level 2 Online Wine Course

WSET issue 1.1, 2022

  • Grape berry components and structure
  • Necessary elements for optimal vine development
  • Evolution of grape maturity
  • Vine-growing environment and its influence
  • Various viticultural practices and their impact
  • Labelling terms related to origin or viticultural practices

  • Alcoholic fermentation process
  • Key stages of winemaking
  • Optional practices in winemaking
  • Bottle-ageing process

  • Classic international grape varieties
  • Terroirs and viticultural practices for each grape variety
  • Key stages of winemaking
  • Bottle-ageing process
  • Major wine regions of the world

  • Grape varieties
  • Keys stages of winemaking
  • Ageing options
  • Labelling terms specific to sparkling wines
  • Main producing regions

  • Ideal conservation conditions
  • Preserving opened wine
  • Recommended serving temperatures
  • Wine faults and flaws
  • Main food and wine pairing principles

YOUR EDUCATORS

WSET Educator Vin

Wine

Each WSET online course is moderated by an expert from the WSET teaching team who will give you feedback on the exercises and activities provided. He/she will follow your progress

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Fanny Darrieussecq

Wine

A graduate of the prestigious Master of Science (MSc.) in Wine Management from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), Fanny has travelled the world to discover the terroirs

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Gauthier Bernardo

Wine

He is the Bearnais of the team, from Pau in the middle of the Jurançon appellation at the foot of the Pyrenees. After a first professional life in the petrochemical

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Annabelle Mispelblom Beijer

Wine

Annabelle holds the Diplôme Universitaire d’Aptitude à la Dégustation (DUAD) delivered by the demanding Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (faculty of oenology) of Bordeaux. Perfectly bilingual,

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Cécile Debroas Castaigns

Wine

Originally from the Côtes-du-Rhône, Cécile is an oenologist by training. She worked in her native region in Gigondas and then in Saint-Tropez. She then resumed her studies with the Master

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Matthias Seignette

Wine

Matthias is originally from Bordeaux and holds the WSET Diploma. He began by training as a salesman specializing in the wine industry and worked for ten years in various family

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Emiliano Stratico

Wine

Emiliano is from Argentina and holds the WSET Diploma. He graduated from the Sorbonne in Foreign Languages and has a Master’s degree in pedagogy specialized in wine. He worked for

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Equipment provided

Upon registration to the Online WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines, you will receive the following:

Online course platform

Unlimited access to the e-learning platform throughout the 5-week course duration.

Study materials essential to optimise your learning experience:

- The WSET® book Wines: Looking Beyond the Label covers the entire course content. This book contains valuable, helpful information to use throughout the course duration and your professional career.
- The WSET® Student's Workbook will help you through the course (diagrams, maps, illustrations, etc.), take notes, and practice for the exam.
- The WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) will be used during your sensory training practice.
THE STUDY MATERIALS DO NOT INCLUDE TASTING SAMPLES (contact us for an official supplier).

Next sessions

Register for our upcoming WSET Level 2 in Wine session.

Online WSET Level 2 Award in Wines / English

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June 2025

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  • Language

    English

  • Session Type

    Online

  • City

    Online

  • Period

    09 Jun 2025 at 12H 00
    13 Jul 2025 at 12H 00
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Online WSET Level 2 Award in Wines / English

07

July 2025

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  • Language

    English

  • Session Type

    Online

  • City

    Online

  • Period

    07 Jul 2025 at 12H 00
    10 Aug 2025 at 12H 00
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Alumni Testimonials

Discover the testimonies of former participants to our different training courses.

"The French Wine Scholar is by far the most advanced training course on French wine. A very good complement to the WSET. WiSP offers real support throughout the course, which allowed me to be much more serene on exam day."
Laetitia Rey
Laetitia ReyWine tourism services


"The trainers are present throughout this training, we are never left in uncertainty and always have additional information ... thank you Matthias".
Christophe Delatorre
Christophe DelatorreCellar Manager at Metro
"Working with the WiSP team is very motivating, and the premises are 100% suitable. The good humor, in addition to their advice allow us to spend a very pleasant time. A teacher, Annabelle, who is passionate and curious. Thank you WiSP!"
Anne DESPAGNE
Anne DESPAGNEFounder EUGENIES SAS
"It's a great discovery of spirits from around the world that takes us on a journey via tasting thanks to a good, open-minded trainer who has travelled a lot and selected good samples for teaching."
Karin REYES
Karin REYESAgronome Œnologue Manager


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