Certificate Programs

JWU's Providence Campus offers non-credit beverage certifications in partnership with the internationally-recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

These specialized programs are designed for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals, and tailored for varying degrees of expertise.

Intermediate Certification is an intensive nine-week program focusing on wine production and classification in the major wine growing regions of the Old and New World. Spirits and liqueurs are also covered, as are sparkling and liqueur (fortified) wines.

Advanced Certification is designed for the wine enthusiast and professional who is already qualified at the Intermediate Certificate level. You will come away with a thorough knowledge of wines from different regions of Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Professional Spirits Certification is a seven-week course covering the history, production and style of the world's spirits, including brandies; scotch, bourbon and whiskies; white spirits; and liqueurs and other flavored spirits.

We also offer shorter courses in Bordeaux and Sherry wines.

For more information or to register, consult the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Brochure (156K PDF).

If you have any questions, review our commonly-asked questions or contact us at 800-342-5598, 401-598-2336 or by email.

The UK-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust is one of the world's foremost leaders in the field of wines and spirits education, with a suite of sought-after qualifications. The WSET promotes, provides and develops high quality education and training in wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages for those already in or intending to join the trade, and enthusiastic consumers throughout the world.