Welcome

Welcome to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, a five week, beginner-to-intermediate course designed for those pursuing an interest in wine.

Every year there are new crops of grapes and new wines to discover and enjoy. Each vintage is different but there are certain things that remain true, and this means that grape varieties and the wines made from them are recognisable from one year to the next. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines focuses on these constants. How are grapes grown? How is wine made? How do sparkling wines get their bubbles?

Above all else, though, this qualification looks at grape varieties and what they contribute to individual wines that are found throughout the world. Some, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are grown successfully in nearly every wine-producing country. Others, such as Albariño and Corvina, are local specialities that give the world of wine the variety that is such fun to explore.

We hope that you enjoy discovering more about the fascinating world of wine and that your thirst for knowledge continues to grow as you delve deeper into your wine education.

What to Expect?

This course consists of six modules which cover topics from styles of wine, to how to taste wine, to pairing food and wine. Each module is designed to be interactive, so expect to post in discussion forums, watch videos, complete quizzes and reflect on tasks. Completing all the modules should take you 28 hours to complete (approximately 5–6 hours per week), including time for private revision. You can work through the course at your own pace over the next five weeks. All of this information and more can be found in the Online Classroom Welcome Pack that you received.

The best way to work through the modules in this course is to use the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons that appear in the bottom right and left-hand corners of the module pages. To learn more about navigating the online course, you can watch this video.

For best performance, WSET's Online Classroom should be used on the current or previous major releases of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Because Instructure products are built using web standards, WSET's Online Classroom runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser. More technical support details can be found in Course Resources.

Your Educator and Classmates

Your educator will be there to guide you through your learning. They will give feedback and guidance on your tasks and tasting notes. You are also welcome to contact them directly via the course 'Chat' or 'Inbox' at any point during the course. After this five-week course finishes, your educator will no longer be available to assist you.

In fact, you will meet your educator and classmates soon! The first activity in this course is a discussion forum where you can introduce yourself to your classmates and ask any questions you might have. More information on this activity can be found in the Introduction section of this module.

Get Started

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