WSET courses
WSET Certification Courses are the gold standard in drinks education. Comprehensive and organized, these courses offer students a structured path to study their drink of choice – whether wine, beer, sake, or spirits. You’ll explore the diversity in styles from around the world through the lens of base ingredients, growing conditions, production methods, and service, all underscored through instructor-led, evaluative tasting.
Wine and Drinks Academy is the Pacific Northwest’s leading and first WSET school offering courses throughout Oregon, Washington and also online.
WSET AREAS OF STUDY
WSET courses at Wine and Drinks Academy span wine, spirits, beer, and sake—designed for everyone from curious enthusiasts to working professionals.
With multiple levels in each category, you can start where it makes sense for you and progress as your knowledge and career goals evolve, building confidence and depth at every stage.
Wine and Drinks Academy
With 20 years of experience, Wine and Drinks Academy knows how to make serious learning genuinely enjoyable.
We pair the rigor of WSET programs with engaging classes, passionate educators, and a welcoming, supportive community—so you’ll build real confidence, not just pass the exam.
WSET SAKE classes
Frequently Asked Questions
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WSET has over 55 years of history and has grown into the world’s largest provider of drinks education, with nearly one million graduates worldwide. Each year, more than 100,000 students take a WSET qualification across 70+ countries through a network of hundreds of schools—creating a truly global standard for knowledge and tasting skills.
That combination of longevity, global reach, and consistent standards is what makes WSET qualifications so trusted across the wine and drinks industry.
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If you’re looking for a clear, well-organized way to build your knowledge, WSET courses are a great choice. They follow a thoughtfully developed structure, so you’re not just picking things up randomly—you’re progressing through a proven program that builds your understanding step by step. Whether you’re an enthusiastic wine lover or working in the drinks industry, that structure helps turn curiosity into real confidence.
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With over 20 years of experience teaching WSET courses, Wine and Drinks Academy knows how to turn structured learning into something truly engaging. Our expert educators understand how students learn, creating classes that are clear, interactive, and enjoyable.
Add in a welcoming, supportive community, and you get an experience that’s not just effective—it’s genuinely fun.
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The appropriate WSET starting level depends on your current knowledge and objectives. Level 1 is ideal for those new to the subject or seeking a foundational introduction, while Level 2 is better suited for students with some prior knowledge or relevant industry experience.
We welcome students to start at the level that best suits their needs.
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We offer courses at classrooms throughout the Pacific Northwest.
In Oregon, you can find us in Portland, Columbia Gorge, Southern Oregon, and the Willamette Valley (Newberg, Dundee, McMinnville).
In Washington, you can find us in Seattle, Woodinville, Bellevue, Tacoma, Walla Walla, and Yakima Valley.
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Yes, absolutely! Many of our students value the flexibility and structure of our online WSET courses.