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THIS IS AN HONOURS - MASTER CLASS

- Meaning: an 'Honours Brevet' or 'Brevet d'Honneur' is awarded to delegates

in recognition of their success in completing the respective master class in a specialised field of wine expertise.

The awarding of the Honours Brevet relies on the dedication of those enrolled.
 

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WINE TRADE SERVICE honours brevet
 

 

 master classes  via e-learning

 

9 lectures via distance learning

 

€ 140 / USD 225
 

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

 

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Indirectly, this wine course will facilitate participants to improve their knowledge of viticulture and oenology and allows persons with little wine knowledge or those with such wine knowledge, to become more conversed in the art of assessing different types and styles of wine methodically.

But as a student of this master course, you shall primarily familiarise yourself with what is expected of you as a wine steward.  You will get to know the 'in and outs' of composing and maintaining a wine list well; the key to making high profits on beverage sales. You'll come to understand the need to know more about the various styles of wines and their origin. As a well schooled sommelier will be better equipped to sell more wine in a profitable manner this course provides some expert tips on how to make wine move! Water, still or sparkling, is usually served throughout the meal and you shall also explore which type of water enhances the pleasure derived from wine.

 

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. Who could benefit from the course
The course is of interest to all those who enjoy wine and wish to acquire in-depth knowledge about different wines of origin and to assess wine methodically like professionals do.
The course is particularly beneficial to those involved in wholesales of beverages and the retailing of wines as well as chefs, restaurateurs, wine waiting staff and sommeliers.

 

C. certification
Students may opt to sit for a written examination at the end of the course, and successful candidates will be awarded the "Honours Brevet of Wine Trade Service" - AWM(hons)" by Wine Campus. Certification will help career enhancement.

 

D. 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

• Refund policies of WINE CAMPUS are consistent with European legal requirements.

• There is a 7 days cooling off period. Once a student has registered, withdrawal from the programme must be made in writing (email or otherwise) directly to the registrar. Cancellations which occur within one week from payment will be reimbursed but subject to a cancellation fee of € 25 or USD 45.

• After the 7 days  cooling off period, the applicant will be held responsible for the course fee and refunding is at the discretion of the registrar.

• If an organisation requests an invoice for a place on a course for one of its employees, and that employee, at any time subsequent to the invoice being raised, leaves the organisation's employ, for whatever reason, the organisation which requested the invoice remains liable to pay the full course fee.
   

E. COURSE CONTENTS

A lot of careful thought and planning went into the design and content of all the Honours Courses. 

The master classes are taught by WINE CAMPUS and expert guest lecturers.

 

“This course is like learning how to think about and enjoy wine all over again.”

 

“This course is like Champagne; a bubbly blend of a wealth of online resources and master tutoring”

 

D. Honours Brevet - TOPICS

 

The programme consists of:

 

 

	Wine's Different Styles	Wine and Culture	Cellar Door Operations
	Wine List Engineering	Standard Operation Procedures	Wine and Water Harmonisation
	Bottle Closures	The Future of Wine	Wine Consumer Preferences

 

• 9 (nine) online lessons and assignments

• A portfolio of wines that have to be tasted during the course (wine cost not included),

• A short online examination

In this series we will address some of the hottest topics under debate in the wine world today.

• PROFESSIONAL TASTING TECHNIQUES
  Learn professional tasting techniques and evaluation, including the key factors that make great wine great and, yes, not so great at all. Acquire a comprehensive wine vocabulary of professional tasting terms, and learn to put your sensory impressions and evaluation of a wine into words.

• WINE STYLES
  Learn about wine's different styles and examine the characters of the world’s top classic varieties, in particular Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and of several more of the world’s top classic grapes and explore their histories and food compatibilities, specifically, Zinfandel, the aromatic whites (Riesling, Viognier, Muscat and Gewürztraminer), and the leading Rhône varietals (Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache).

• OENOLOGICAL PRACTICES
  Understand the impact that key oenological decisions and techniques such as bottle closures have on the flavour of wine.

• AGING GRACEFULLY
  Some like them young, some prefer them more mature. Now that even powerfully tannic wines are approachable at an early age, the question about when to enjoy a wine at its peak, needs to be re-evaluated. In this fascinating tasting we will look at world-class wines at different stages of evolution, from barrel samples to over three decades old reds.

• THE SERVICES FACTOR
  How to choose wines for your restaurant or wine bar's wine list. Learn how to make wine move off by designing a cleverly structured wine list.

• ALCHEMY
  pairing wine and food is no exact science; it's an art. We will investigate this concept even further and try to harmonise water and wine, too.

 

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

 

 

D. 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, what does the graduate receive?

A. The candidate will receive the frame-quality Certificate  "Honours Brevet of Assessing Wine Methodically" - AWM(hons) 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.

 

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 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 and tasting tasks . Usually students take between 1 month to one term 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 enrol 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.
 

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