WSET Level 3 in Wine Course - HYBRId
Our hybrid format WSET Level 3 in Wine Course combines the flexibility of online learning with the depth and connection of in-person instruction. Learn from expert educators through live online lectures and recorded lessons, interactive knowledge checks, and practice exams. Then put your knowledge into action during guided, in-person wine tasting workshops.
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Our Portand-based WSET Level 3 in Wine hybrid course combines the best of in-person and online learning. Your course will be organized as follows:
Course dates: February 16 - May 23, 2026.
Ten live lectures in the Online Classroom. Tuesdays, 6pm to 7pm. Building on your knowledge from the textbook and recorded lectures, you will take your knowledge to the next level with the guidance of your instructor and the support of your classmates.
Three in-person Wine Tasting Workshop days. March 13, 14, and May 22, 10am to 4pm. You will build your advanced tasting skills, while also applying what you taste to course theory.
Access to the Wine and Drinks Online Academy. Here you will access a library of recorded lectures for every region and wine style in your course book, along with interactive knowledge checks.
Four Practice Essay Exam Questions graded with examiner-level feedback.
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Our Woodinville-based WSET Level 3 in Wine hybrid course combines the best of in-person and online learning. Your course will be organized as follows:
Course dates: February 16 - May 16, 2026.
Ten live lectures in the Online Classroom. Tuesdays, 6pm to 7pm. Building on your knowledge from the textbook and recorded lectures, you will take your knowledge to the next level with the guidance of your instructor and the support of your classmates.
Three in-person Wine Tasting Workshop days. March 6, 7, and May 15, 10am to 4pm. You will build your advanced tasting skills, while also applying what you taste to course theory.
Access to the Wine and Drinks Online Academy. Here you will access a library of recorded lectures for every region and wine style in your course book, along with interactive knowledge checks.
Four Practice Essay Exam Questions graded with examiner-level feedback.
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Early registration is highly recommended! There is a tremendous amount to learn in WSET Level 3 and any advanced study you can do before your course begins will serve you well.
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Your in-person course days are tasting-focused workshops designed to refine your tasting skills and underscore key components of theory.
Tasting is scheduled over two weekends: the first weekend is a two-day tasting workshop and the second weekend is a one-day tasting workshop with the exam on the following day.
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Completing WSET Level 2 in Wine before enrolling in WSET Level 3 is very strongly encouraged, though not required.
In addition to studying WSET Level 3 in a hybrid format, you can also join us for an entirely in-person or an entirely online format.
The hybrid WSET Level 3 in Wine Course is ideal for the student who can’t attend class in-person every week, but still wants to connect live with an educator and participate in instructor-guided, in-person tastings.
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Your tuition includes
WSET Level 3 in Wine Study Pack (Understanding Wine textbook, study guide, and Systematic Approach to Tasting Card)
Three in-person advanced wine tasting workshops
Ten Live lectures and discussions in the Online Classroom
Access to Wine and Drinks Online Academy for interactive learning
Certification exam, WSET Level 3 in Wine Certificate, and badge
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The WSET Level 3 in Wine Exam is taken in-person at one of our Oregon- or Washington-based exam sites.
The WSET Level 3 in Wine Exam includes two parts:
Tasting exam – 30 minute exam blind tasting 2 wines (one white and one red) using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Theory exam – Two hour exam consisting of 50-multiple choice questions and 4 short answer questions.
A score of 55% or higher is required to achieve a Pass. A scored of 65% or higher is a Pass with Merit and a score of 80% or higher is a Pass with Distinction.