THIS IS AN ADVANCED (GRADUATE) COURSES
 


- Meaning: graduate to; move up to a more advanced level of education more academic in nature.

'Advanced or Higher' as in the French 'Supérieur'.

These courses offer education for a specific career in the wine trade,

or as a qualification in an area of study which isn't warranted a full degree course by other institutes.
 

 

"HIGHER Brevet of Wine"
 

 

course via e-learning

leading to "higher brevet of wine"                                           

 

 

33 online lessons

 

€ 440

 

The course fee does not include any possible expenses for the wines to be sampled.

 

This online, advanced wine course will lead to an above average level of knowledge of wine in general and the wide range of wines around the world.

It is aimed at keen wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs who wish to learn about wine in a rigorous and structured manner and gain recognised wine certification.

It is the second and most detailed course of the Assemblage Programme.

This e-learning course  is very comprehensive, content-based and complemented with tutors' practical experience.

It will normally take about 1 - 2 years to complete and it is designed in a manner similar to a graduate degree.

 

A. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Besides a fair knowledge of English and some basic computer skills, there are no other entrance requirements.

We recommend that prospective students take the readiness test to see if e-learning is for them. A trial class is also available as indicated on the school's website, which also features snapshots of the virtual classroom to show how it all works.

 

B. REGISTRATION, PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICIES

To register online simply click the button 'Book Now' at the bottom of this page. You can settle the fee online by credit card or later via a bank transfer. Once you have registered you will receive a full welcome packet via email. For questions or more information, please contact us using the contact form.

Refund Policies

C. certification
Students may opt to sit for an online examination at the end of the course, and successful candidates will be awarded the "Higher Brevet of Wine" by Wine Campus. Certification will help career enhancement.

 

D. Higher Brevet of Wine - TOPICS and COURSE CONTENTS

Lessons and lectures have been tailored and carefully embedded into a well considered pedagogical framework. They have been distilled with kind permission from authors’ notes, peer reviewed journals, research data, and published works of wine experts at various University Departments of Viticulture and Oenology, in the USA and Europe. The course is taught by WINE CAMPUS and expert guest lecturers.

 

This course is delivered at an advanced level and builds on content of the online brevet of wine course and also includes the lectures of the honours brevet which covers 'special wines' in-depth.

This e-learning course, is very comprehensive, content-based and complemented with tutors' practical experience.

It will normally take about 1 - 2 years to complete and it is designed in a manner similar to a graduate degree.
 

 

The programme consists of:

 

   Wine and Evolution Wine Gone Global Grape Varieties
 Vineyard Cycle Winemaking Process Understanding Terroir
 White Wines of the World Red Wines of the World Exploring Pink Wines
 All That Sparkles Fortified & Sweet Wines Wine Producing Countries
 Wines to Send Back How to Read the Label The Complete Package
 Understanding QWPSR France's System The German Example
 Italy's Classification Rest of the World New World vs. Old World
 Wine's Different Styles Wine Faults and Flaws Cask & Bottle Maturation
 Sherry Port Madeira and Marsala
 Champagne Region Making Champagne More Great Fizz
 Tasting Like a Pro The Senses Understanding Quality

 

These 33 online lessons are supported by several online resources, video clips, blogs, podcasts, interactive wine maps, specialist glossaries, extra reading material, online access to a tutor and interaction with fellow students, obligatory written assignments, wine tasting tasks covering a list of 50 wines (wine samples not included / students may be exempt for religious or other reasons), one short composition, one essay, quizzes and a test at  conclusion of the course.

 

 

E. PASS MARKS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION

 

PP Pass grade (50-59%)

CR Credit Pass with Credit (60-69%)

DN Distinction Pass with Distinction (70-79%)

HD High Distinction Pass with High Distinction (80-100%)

UP Ungraded Pass awarded where the student can only pass or fail

NN Failure (0-49%)

NS Failure but supplementary examination awarded

 

 

F. FAQ

 

Q. Can the examination be retaken?

A. Yes, provided a period of 3 months has lapsed. During this extended period the student still has full access to all lectures and can prepare for the re-sit.

 

Q. Upon passing the examination and assessments, what does the graduate receive?

A. First and foremost, the candidate will receive the frame-quality certificate 'Higher Brevet of Wine' endorsed by WINE CAMPUS.

 

Q. How much does the examination cost?

A. All examination fees are included in the tuition fee for all candidates that have enrolled in the programme. There is a postage fee for sending the Certificate and lapel pin.

 

Q. Is the examination confidential?

A. Yes. You will be assigned a candidate number. The examination will be identified by this number, not your name. The results will be emailed to you first, then your employer and only if you have been sponsored.

 

Q. Is there a mock examination I can take?

A. Not really, but there is a compulsory mid-term examination in the form of an online quiz which will prepare you for your final examination.

 

Q. How long will it take before I'm ready to take the examination?

A. You will need to have taken all lectures and completed all assignments, tasting tasks and handed in your essay. Usually students take between 10 months to 2 years to complete the course. There is no fixed schedule but the course is not completely self-paced either.

 

Q. How will I benefit from getting this certificate?
A. Making the personal investment in a certificate shows your (future) employer you are committed to your career. Achieving a certificate can give you a competitive edge in hiring and promoting situations. And, over the course of a certificate program, many students have opportunities to interact closely with instructors and fellow students, providing a valuable professional worldwide network for the future.

 

Q. How available will my instructor be?
A. Our instructors make every effort to respond quickly to students. In general, you can expect to get a response from an instructor within 48 hours on Monday-Friday. Each instructor will let you know his or her general availability when you enroll in the course. Also, remember that we are here to help you. If you have questions or are experiencing any difficulties, be sure to let us know immediately.

 

Q. What makes the certificate valuable apart from the reputation of the tutors and course contributors?

A. We adhere to the EU’s Principles on E-learning and our assessment is compliant with the Quality Standards in Open and Distance Learning as laid down by MECA-ODL (as carried out with the support of the European Community in the framework of the SOCRATES programme, in the MINERVA ODL action. The project reference number is: 87901-CP-1-2000-1-ES-MINERVA-ODL.)
 

Graduates from this course will be ideally placed for careers within the wine, spirits and hospitality trades.

Starting date: Immediate

Tick BOOK NOW to officially enrol.

 

 

 

Payments
We accept credit and debit cards, bank transfers, instalments, and direct cash payment via PayPal, in Euro and most other currencies. Online card payments go through one merchant account, one safe payment processing system. For bank transfers, click on money order when asked. We will send you our bank details in a separate document so you can affect the transfer later. Please view our user agreement for more details.