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Level 1

Formats

In Person - $350

WSET regulations mandate 6 hours of guided learning time for the Level 1 Qualification:

The Intensive Format meets that requirement in one session which meets for 7 hours with a 1-hour break for lunch. The 45-minute exam is held at the end of the session.

The Weekly Format comprises three 2-hour sessions which meet once a week for three consecutive weeks. The 45-minute exam is held at the end of the final (third) session.

There is no textbook for Level 1 and the course workbook is provided at the first session.

Wine and food samples and all other course materials are included in the registration fee.

Unless otherwise noted, sessions are held on the campus of Linfield University in McMinnville, OR.

Online - $250

Students are provided with access to the WSET Online Classroom and proceed at their own pace in this asynchronous format. During the date range listed for each course, the required guided learning hours are provided in the form of support & feedback from a UK based WSET Instructor and there is a pre-Exam live remote support session with a Linfield WSET instructor.

The Level 1 workbook is integrated into the online module and not provided separately.

The exam is delivered online, at the date and time listed, and requires a stable high speed internet connection, a second internet enabled device (smart phone or tablet) and a private space in your home or office.

The registration fee does not include wine. A WSET-approved Sample Kit can be ordered during registration for $125, which includes direct shipping. Those that do not purchase the Kit will need to purchase or otherwise source the (10) wines necessary to complete the course activities.

Courses

In-Person: Linfield University-McMinnville  

WEEKEND INTENSIVE 
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dec. 7, 2024
IP L1 12-7-24
Register by Nov. 20, 2024 

Feb. 8, 2025
IP L1 2-8-25
Register by Jan. 22, 2025 

Apr. 5, 2025
IP L1 4-5-25
Register by Mar. 19, 2025 

Jun. 7, 2025
IP L1 6-7-25
Register by May 21, 2025 


WEEKLY 
Mondays 6-8 p.m. 

Mar. 10-24, 2025
IPW L1 3-10-25
Register by Mar. 5, 2025

May 5-19, 2025
IPW L1 5-5-25
Register by Apr. 30, 2025

 


In-Person: Columbia Gorge 

Whether you are a local or want to take a weekend trip to the Columbia Gorge to explore the local wine scene, join us at our new satellite locations! Linfield University is pleased to bring WSET certifications to this exciting region!

WEEKEND INTENSIVE COURSES
At Best Western Plus Riverside Inn - Hood River
Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Spring 2025 Schedule Coming Soon! 

Email wset@linfield.edu for Custom Course inquiries

Online

Jan. 6 - Feb. 2, 2025
Exam: Feb. 10, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O1WI2511APP
Register by Dec. 12, 2024

Feb. 3 - Mar. 2, 2025
Exam: Mar. 10, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O1WI2513APP
Register by Jan. 19, 2025

Mar. 3 - Mar. 30, 2025
Exam: Apr. 7, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O1WI2515APP
Register by Feb. 16, 2025

Mar. 31 - Apr. 27, 2025
Exam: May 5, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O1WI2517APP
Register by Mar. 16, 2025

Apr. 28 - May 25, 2025
Exam: Jun. 2, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
O1WI2519APP
Register by Apr. 13, 2025