The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, often referred to as WSET, is a global organization which arranges courses and exams in the fields of wine, spirits, beer, and sake. WSET was founded in 1969,[1] is headquartered in London[2] and is generally regarded as one of the world's leading providers of drinks education.[3][4] In 2016, it opened its first international office, WSET Asia Pacific, in Hong Kong in response to high demand for drinks education across Greater China.[5] In 2018, it opened WSET Americas in Hartford, CT, USA.
Michelle Brampton took the reins as CEO from Ian Harris in February 2022.[7]
Courses
Award certification letter and pin for completion of the Level 3 program in Wine & Spirits.
The courses given by WSET were originally intended for people in the wine & spirit trade. The WSET programmes have increasingly been attended also by non-professional connoisseurs.[8] The WSET offers professional certification in more than 70 countries worldwide, the courses are delivered by Approved Programme Providers.
WSET Awards in Wines
Level 1 Award in Wines
Level 2 Award in Wines
Level 3 Award in Wines
Level 4 Diploma in Wines
In the past 50 years, there have been over 10,000 WSET Level 4 Diploma graduates. Those who successfully complete the Diploma are able to use the post-nominal “DipWSET” after their name.[9][10]
