• Wine industry professionals seeking career advancement opportunities

• Aspiring wine industry professionals who require certification for employment

• Wine enthusiasts who wish to enhance their knowledge in a structured way

• Individuals who have completed WSET Level 1 or possess a basic understanding of wine (Note: WSET Level 1 is not a mandatory prerequisite)

Interactive Online Classroom: Learn alongside global peers with guidance from a dedicated instructor.

Course Format:

• 5-week study program with live webinars and instructor support.

• Set start and finish dates.

Weekly Structure:

• Instructor-led online activities and group discussions.

• Timed feedback tests at the end of each week to track progress and prepare for the exam.

• Group tasting activities to practice the Systematic Approach to Tasting at the Intermediate level.

  **The Oenophile Institute does not offer wine tasting kits for pick-up or delivery for the Level 2 course. However, we recommend students purchase an E-Tasting Kit to go along with their studies.

Course Syllabus:

• Week 1 – Factors Influencing Wine Style, Quality & Price, Sales & Service, Responsible Drinking

• Week 2 – Key Grape Varieties

• Week 3 – Regional, Quality & Stylistic Labeling Terms, Food & Wine Matching

• Week 4 – Sparkling Wines, Sweet Wines

• Week 5 – Review and Mock Exam

• WSET online courses are organized into modules or weeks, and students are expected to follow this schedule and keep up with the work. It’s recommended that you dedicate about six hours per week to complete the online activities and read the relevant textbook chapters. Active participation in the online activities is key to your success in this course.

• The course is designed to prepare you for the WSET qualification, and you'll be supported by a WSET educator. You can reach out to your educator with any questions at any point during the course. While an educator is assigned, they are not required to assess work if students fall behind.

• The courses are asynchronous, there is no real-time interaction with educators, but students can work at their own pace. Success in online learning requires self-discipline. Students need to manage their time, stay motivated, engage in online activities, and complete readings.

• Online students are expected to source their own wine for tasting modules. We recommend tasting a variety of wines during the course, and you can find a list of suggested tasting samples in the course specifications. You’re encouraged to post your tasting notes in the Online Classroom for feedback from your educator.

A 1 hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions

Online students must take their exam online with a scheduled Remote Invigilator (RI)

Please read Remote Invigilation Guidance before signing up for the course

If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 2 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply.

Students will require access to a computer with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 9, Chrome 10 or equivalent with Javascript enabled. Adobe Reader XI or equivalent. Adobe Flash Player 11. Internet access (broadband recommended).