Tasting Room Training (TRT) Program

Exceptional tasting room staff set the stage for a successful winery: creating beautiful guest experiences through storytelling, personalized service, relationship building, and sales opportunities.

Join us for this interactive, workshop-style course, and build the skills you need to land your first tasting room job, level up your skills in your current position, or advance your career. At the conclusion of the course, students who successfully pass the exam will achieve the TRT Foundations Certificate.

Tasting Room Training (TRT) Program Oregon
$360.00

May 18 2026; Willamette Valley OR

Tasting Room Training (TRT) Program Washington
$360.00

May 11 2026; Woodinville WA

  • WOODINVILLE, WA

    Date: Monday, May 11, 2026; 9:30am to 5:00pm
    Location: Pomum Cellars, Woodinville

    WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR
    Date: Monday, May 18, 2026; 9:30am to 5:00pm
    Location: PCC Newberg Center, Newberg

  • The TRT Foundations Course is a comprehensive tasting room training and certification program designed to level up skills and knowledge. Learning in this course is organized across 4 inter-related pillars, including:

    - hospitality
    - service
    - sales
    - storytelling

  • The TRT Course is an interactive, workshop-based course where you will not just learn – but instead practice – the skillset needed to be a successful member of the winery tasting room. Prepare for an engaging day of learning!

  • This course is designed for tasting room associates and future winery team members seeking structured education, elevated hospitality skills, and the confidence to create lasting guest relationships.  

  • At the end of the course, students will take a 30-question multiple-choice certification exam. Successful students will be TRT Certified and awarded the TRT Certificate.  

  • Absolutely! We’d love to train your staff and can tailor this course to your needs.