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Wine and Beverage Professional Certification

edX · International Culinary Center · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.4/5

Champ rating

8.1/10

Duration

10 weeks, 4 hours/week

Classes

45

Build a career in the hospitality industry with this industry-recognized course. Sommelier-level wine education covering grape varieties, wine regions, tasting methodology, food pairing, cellar management, and beverage program administration. Features food safety certification prep, cost control methods, and menu engineering strategies that protect your margins and reputation.

What you'll get

Evaluate wines using professional tasting methodology

Pair wines and beverages with diverse cuisines

Manage a beverage program for restaurants or events

Create laminated doughs for croissants, puff pastry, and Danish pastries

Plate and present dishes using modern and classical presentation techniques

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Chefs

Bakers

Hotel Managers

Event Planners

Not ideal for

Complete beginners

Non-technical learners

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Must be 21+ years old

Pricing

$249

Certification

Certificate

Wine

Sommelier

Beverage Management

Wine Tasting

Food Pairing

Bread Baking

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