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Intermediate

Viticulture and Wine Production

Coursera · University of California, Davis · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

6 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

30

Gain the practical knowledge to manage natural resources responsibly in this field-ready course. Grape growing and winemaking covering vineyard management, grape varieties, fermentation science, cellar operations, wine quality assessment, and vineyard business planning. Features real-world case studies from working farms, conservation projects, and environmental agencies across multiple ecosystems.

What you'll get

Manage vineyard operations from planting to harvest

Execute winemaking processes from fermentation to bottling

Assess wine quality using sensory evaluation methods

Install and maintain irrigation systems for efficient water management

Implement sustainable farming practices balancing productivity and stewardship

Apply pruning, propagation, and transplanting techniques for plants

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Farmers

Conservationists

Arborists

Environmental Scientists

Not ideal for

Learners seeking only entry-level overviews

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

No prior farming or environmental experience required. An interest in the outdoors and sustainable practices is helpful.

Pricing

$49/month

Certification

Certificate

Viticulture

Winemaking

Vineyard

Fermentation

Wine Quality

Landscape Design

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