WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

WSET Level 2 award in wines is the intermediate qualification offered by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. It provides a comprehensive understanding of wines from around the world. With this certificate, you will be able to taste wine with greater precision, describe its style and quality, and explain how it was produced.

This course is open to wine enthusiasts, career changers, and professionals in the wine industry. There are no prerequisites for applying and taking the course.

While the WSET course is not a vocational training, it opens doors to various wine-related careers, such as wine retailers, oenologists, cellar masters, wine sales professionals, wine marketers, and servers. If you are changing careers, having internationally recognized qualifications can enhance your employability.

You can continue your wine education by either taking the WSET Level 3 in wines, one of the most widely recognized wine certifications globally, or the French Wine Scholar (FWS) offered by the Wine Scholar Guild. You can also switch to spirits by taking the corresponding WSET Level 2 award in spirits qualification.

WiSP offers a pedagogy that combines theory with active and participative learning. You will engage in quizzes, real-world case studies, pre-training digital content, and unforgettable tasting experiences. WiSP is skilled at accommodating diverse groups. At WiSP, you are not just a number; you are supported by our teams before, during, and after your training journey.

At WiSP, you have options! The course can be taken in-person or through e-learning, depending on the session dates. If you choose e-learning, please note that the course will be conducted exclusively in English (French version coming soon).

At WiSP, the format is hybrid, with 3 days of in-person training and access to the WiSP platform for 1 month. Therefore, the WSET Level 2 in wines course spans 3 days in person and 1 month of e-learning, equivalent to 31 hours in total.

WSET Level 2 in wines requires approximately 15 hours of personal study in addition to the formal training.

You can browse testimonials on the website, but here is a brief summary of what our alumni have appreciated about their training at WiSP: the richness of the training allowed them to discover wine regions in France and around the world with topographical and climatological information for each vineyard studied. Exclusive WiSP e-learning modules facilitated total immersion and better preparation. Tastings enabled them to explore both well-known and lesser-known wines and refine their palate. Alumni consistently mention the expertise, accessibility, pedagogical excellence of the trainers, and the sharing of anecdotes. They also appreciate WiSP’s pedagogy, tailored to the heterogeneous level of each group of learners.

You will have the opportunity to learn from exceptional educators: Matthias Seignette, holder of the WSET Diploma and accredited Bordeaux Wine Educator as well as WSET. Annabelle Mispelblom Beijer, holder of the Diplôme Universitaire d’Aptitude à la Dégustation (DUAD) from the demanding Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences (oenology university) in Bordeaux. Cécile Debroas Castaings, Certified winemaker, holder of a Master of Science in Wine Management, and passionate about blind tasting. She obtained the title of WSET Certified Educator in 2019. Emiliano Stratico, holder of the WSET Diploma, a graduate of Sorbonne with a Master’s in wine-focused pedagogy, and accredited to teach WSET, French Wine Scholar™, and Spanish Wine Scholar™ courses. Fanny Darrieussecq, holder of the prestigious Master of Science (MSc.) in Wine Management from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), Founder and CEO of WiSP campus.

The WSET Level 2 in wines course comprises 5 modules spread over 3 days of training.

You will have the opportunity to taste over 40 wines, ranging from prestigious to rare selections.

Yes! Depending on your status at the time of enrolment, you may be able to apply for financial assistance. Find all the details of available funding options on this page.

Upon successful enrolment, you will receive books, materials, and resources to aid in your preparation and course follow-up: the book “Wine: behind the label”, the student workbook, and the laminated tasting sheet that you will use during the courses, in addition to access to the WiSP e-learning platform.