If you're seeking a deeper understanding of the world's wine styles and regions, WSET Level 2 offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge.

While completing WSET Level 1 Award in Wines prior to registering for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is recommended, it is not a prerequisite.

This course is designed to help you attain the following skills by the end of WSET Level 2:

• Recognize the primary grape varieties cultivated globally and the different styles produced from them, including sparkling and fortified wine.

• Interpret label information to comprehend a wine's quality and style.

• Understand general wine cultivation and winemaking techniques.

• Refine your tasting skills using WSET's Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT).

To acquire this certification, a minimum of 29 hours of study time is required, which includes:

• 17 hours of instruction time with a WSET course provider, either in a classroom or online.

• 12 hours of self-study and review.

The WSET Level 2 can be completed in 6 weekly classes or a short, 3-day intensive.

Assessment: A closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions

For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

**Note: If you have strong foundational wine knowledge or actively work in the wine industry you do not need to take WSET Level II before enrolling in WSET Level III.

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