Careers & credentials · certifications
CERTIFICATIONS
Every major wine, spirits and bar credential in one place — what it is, how hard it is, roughly what it costs and who it suits. Always check the official site for current fees and rules.
Education & management
Certified Wine Educator (CWE)
Society of Wine Educators
Qualifies you to teach wine professionally.
Education & management
Certified Spirits Educator (CSE)
Society of Wine Educators
Qualifies you to teach spirits professionally.
Education & management
Hospitality & Hotel Management Degrees
Universities and hotel-management institutes
A broad academic route into food, beverage and hospitality management.
COMPARE AT A GLANCE
| Credential | Focus | Level | Time to complete | How you are assessed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Wine Educator (CWE)Society of Wine Educators | Education & management | Advanced | Months of preparation | Theory exam, two tasting exams and a presentation-skills demonstration | $$$$ |
| Certified Spirits Educator (CSE)Society of Wine Educators | Education & management | Advanced | Months of preparation | Advanced theory, tasting and teaching assessments | $$$$ |
| Hospitality & Hotel Management DegreesUniversities and hotel-management institutes | Education & management | Advanced | One to four years | Full-time academic programmes | $$$$ |
Cost bands are indicative: $ under about US$300 · $$ about $300–1,000 · $$$ about $1,000–5,000 · $$$$ over about $5,000. Fees vary by country and provider.