WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits
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This advanced course has been carefully developed by and for professionals working closely with spirits. It also represents the pinnacle of structured spirits education for the serious enthusiast.
The course will open your eyes to new categories and offer you the opportunity to taste an exceptional range of spirits from across the globe, produced by some of the most well-respected names in distillation. You'll take a deep dive into the raw materials and production processes behind the different categories, and our expert educators will work with you to develop your analytic tasting abilities through a carefully selected series of spirits samples.
The course will cover:
The techniques used in spirit production:
- Processing of raw materials
- Alcoholic fermentation
- Distillation
- Post-distillation practices
Factors affecting the style and quality of spirits, studying eleven core spirit categories in detail:
- Scotch Whisky
- Bourbon
- Rye Whiskey
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Cognac
- Armagnac
- Caribbean rum
- Tequila
- Mezcal
- Vodka
- Gin
The characteristics of 23 additional spirit categories, focusing on:
- Principal production methods
- Key styles
- Key labelling terms
How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
Tutored tastings of over 60 spirits from all over the world
WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits
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This confidence-boosting spirits course for beginners is the perfect way to gain knowledge of the key styles of distilled beverage found around the world. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling more confident navigating a drinks list, stocking up your bar, and serving spirits optimally.
The course will cover:
o The basic principles of spirit production
o The main types and styles of spirits
o Factors affecting the flavour of spirits
o Tutored tastings of 10 spirits (classroom courses only)
o How to serve spirits
o How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT)
By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.
Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion-sur-Montreux, SwitzerlandEnhance your entrepreneurial expertise
Designed for career-switchers, aspiring or current entrepreneurs, as well as professionals who own a family business, this master’s teaches the A-to-Z of entrepreneurship.
Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business - London
Glion Institute of Higher Education London
London, United KingdomMore than a degree, a career-maker
Gain the knowledge, network and experience to thrive, not just in the global hospitality industry, but in any customer-facing business where professionalism, cultural fluency and soft skills are prized.
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines
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WSET's flagship Diploma arms you with specialist-level skills, knowledge and recognition as an expert in the field of wines. The course not only develops advanced product knowledge but will also develop your research and analysis abilities, which will continue to be of great value to you in the future.
All our classes are delivered by highly qualified educators, many of whom are MWs, and all of whom are subject-matter experts. You'll learn alongside like-minded individuals in a discussion-led setting, with all theory underpinned by tastings of an extensive variety of still, sparkling and fortified wines from all over the world.
Beyond the Diploma: WSET Alumni Body
Upon successful completion of the Diploma, you will gain the distinction of the 'DipWSET' postnominal, making you recognisable as one of just over 10,000 individuals worldwide who have gained this prestigious qualification. You'll join a global community known as the WSET Alumni Body. This will offer you fantastic opportunities for continued learning, including a unique programme of tasting, networking and career events and access to market reports. You’ll join ranks with many of the wine world’s most well-respected figures and build long-lasting relationships with your fellow Diploma alumni.
The Diploma is comprised of six essential units of study, each designed to develop expertise in a specific area. These units are weighted differently and require different amounts of guided and private study time.
Those who choose to study with us through one of our classroom courses will taste over 250 light, sparkling and fortified wines, all carefully selected by our buying team to build your analytical tasting skills and contextualise your theoretical knowledge. Online students will be offered guidance on the styles of wines to source and taste.
D1 – Wine production (20% weighting)
o Vine requirements
o Anatomy of the vine and grape
o Grape growing options, explaining and evaluating the different approaches and how these options affect grape yields, quality and the final wine produced
o Natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and price
o Winemaking and post-fermentation options and how they influence the style, quality and price of wines
D2 – Wine business (10% weighting)
o The types of businesses engaged in wine production and the options for getting wine to the point of sale
o Factors that contribute to the price of wine
o Key considerations in wine marketing
D3 – Wines of the world (50% weighting) | D4 – Sparkling wines (5% weighting) | D5 – Fortified wines (5% weighting)
In each of these units you will learn:
o How grape-growing, winemaking, maturation, wine law and wine business influence the style, quality and price of the principal still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) of the world.
o How to taste and evaluate still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) using the WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
D6 – Independent research assignment (10% weighting)
o How to research a specified wine-related subject and clearly communicate your findings
Baking and Pastry Arts Management
Humber Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto, CanadaHumber’s Baking and Pastry Arts Management two-year diploma program will prepare you for a dynamic career in the hospitality industry. Using our state-of-the-art labs, you will learn how to create impressive and delicious baked goods and confections such as:
Artisanal breads and breakfast pastries
Blown, pulled and cast sugar pieces
Chocolate sculptures
Decorative cakes
Ice creams, gelatos and sorbets
Large quantity production
Petit fours
Plated desserts
Tarts and pastries