Classes and Certification
For wine lovers, enthusiasts, and trade professionals

Whether you just want to learn more or are working toward a Master-level title, PhillyWine has something for YOU.

We offer WSET Certification in wine as well as non-certification and custom wine classes and events.

Wine & Spirits Education Trust

Based in London, the Wine & Spirits Education Trust is a best-in-class, globally recognized program for enthusiasts and trade professionals.
PhillyWine is an Approved Program Provider.

Upcoming WSET Classes

Online Classroom

WSET’s Online Classroom (OLC) is a great way to take class if you need more flexibility. OLC lets you go at your own pace on your own schedule. We can even send you wine tasting kits! Sign up on the corresponding class pages.

Wine
Level 1 Wine  - May 26 - Sign up by May 16
Level 1 Wine  - June 9 - Sign up by May 30

Level 2 Wine - May 26 - Sign up by May 16
Level 2 Wine - June 9 - Sign up by May 30

Level 3 Wine - May 26  - Sign up by May 16
Level 3 Wine - June 16  - Sign up by June 6

D1 Wine - June 2 - Signup by May 23
D4 Wine - July 14 - Sign up by July 4

In-Person & Hybrid Classes

L1 Wine - Philadelphia - Get certified in one day! 🚀
May 31, 10AM-4PM
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by May 15!

L2 Wine - Lancaster
June 2 - June 30, Mondays, 5-9PM
Location TBD
Exam: June 30
➡️ Sign up by May 27

L3 Wine - Philadelphia
June 3 - Aug 19, Tuesdays, 6-9PM
Exam: Aug 19
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by May 23

L2 Wine - Philadelphia
June 4 - July 30, Wednesdays, 6-8PM
Exam: July 30
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by May 29

L1 Wine - Philadelphia - Get certified in one day! 🚀
June 21, 10AM-4PM
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by June 5!

L1 Wine - Lancaster - Get certified in one day! 🚀
June 21, 9AM-4PM
YTI Career Institute
➡️ Sign up by June 5!

L2 Wine - Accelerated - Philadelphia 
Aug 4-8, 10-3PM
Exam: Aug 8
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by July 22

 Explore WSET Certification

Wine

  • WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Philadelphia

    Level 1 Award in Wines

    A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine.

  • WSET Level 2 in Wine Philadelphia

    Level 2 Award in Wines

    A beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

  • WSET Level 3 in Wine Philadelphia

    Level 3 Award in Wines

    An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.

  • Level 4 Diploma in Wine

    The WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines is an expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine.

Spirits & Sake

  • Level 1 Award in Sake - Online

    An introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or just pursuing an interested in sake.

  • WSET Level 1 in Spirits Philadelphia

    Level 1 Award in Spirits - Online

    Not currently offered. The Level 1 qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits.

  • WSET Level 2 in Spirits Philadelphia

    Level 2 Award in Spirits - Online

    Not currently offered. A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring spirits and liqueurs for those working in the industry or spirits enthusiasts.

WSET Latest Figures:

  • 142,000 candidates in 2023/24*

  • 9 separate WSET qualifications

  • 770 WSET course providers worldwide

  • 78 countries provide WSET courses

  • 14 languages offered

    * wordwide across all levels of wine, sake, and spirits

Follow along @phillywineschool

Level 1 and loving it! Our first class at James Madison’s School of Professional & Continuing Education was awesome. . #wset #virginiawinelovers #winelovers #wineclasses #jmuwine #schoolofprofessionalandcontinuingeducation #spce #jmudukes
Sign up for spring wine classes at PhillyWine! In-person and online. In-person classes meet at the @fitlerclub. You do not have to be a member to attend. We can’t wait to see you soon! . #wineclasses #wineclass #winetasting #wineschool #phillyw
Join us for a guided tasting by Maximiliano Erlwein of Domaine Baron Rothschild Lafite’s Las Vascos and Bodegas CARO wines. Las Vascos is located in Colchagua Valley in Chile 🇨🇱. Bodegas CARO is located in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina, 🇦?
We were thrilled and honored to have Fransisco Nasif, Tourist Director at @susanabalbowines in Mendoza, Argentina, lead our D3 class on Chile and Argentina this past Monday night. Thank you so much, Francisco, for enriching our program so beautifully
Join us for a guided tasting led by Brooks Winery’s Managing Director Janie Brooks Heuck! Brooks’ wines are made in small lots with no manipulation of acid or sugar and are certified Biodynamic by Demeter. March 30, 4-6PM at the Fitler
Summer classes through JMU SPCE begin on April 19! Locations in Harrisonburg and Washington, DC. Link in bio. 🍷🎓 . #wset #wineclasses #winelovers #winegeek #winenerd #winecertification
We are so excited to finally share… Starting NEXT MONTH, PhillyWine will be partnering with James Madison University ‘s School of Professional and Continuing Education @jmupce to offer WSET Certification in Wine! This is a fantastic oppo
Join us for a sit-down tasting of the wines of Castello di Verrazano, the brilliant stewards of Chianti Classico! 🍷 Luigi Giovianni and Sylvia Cappellini, the owners of Castello de Verazzano in Tuscany, will do a presentation on the winery and talk