Introduction to Being a Sommelier Certification

Introduction to Being a Sommelier

Being a sommelier can be a lucrative profession for the right person. It involves a passion for wines and everything about them. The professionals understand how to prepare, pour, present and serve wine to customers in restaurants. They also know the right wine to pair with what food. With tastings, sommeliers can identify wines, including their characteristics.

This course covers four modules as an introduction to being a sommelier.

What You Will Learn

  • The role of a sommelier
  • How to converse with a sommeliers
  • How to become a sommelier
  • Qualifications and skills of a sommelier
  • Getting started with being a sommelier
  • The cost of attaining a certification
  • Potential earnings of sommeliers
  • How to become a master sommelier
  • Differences between a sommelier and a master sommelier

Benefits of Taking the Course

  • Determine if you want to become a sommelier
  • Learn what it takes to become a sommelier
  • Understand what certifications are needed
  • Determine if you want to be a sommelier or a master sommelier
  • Know the roles of a sommelier

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The definition and the role of a sommelier
  • How a customer can talk to, and gain knowledge from, a sommelier
  • What is required to become a sommelier
  • Recommended education, languages and qualifications
  • Value of work-experience
  • Respected qualifications that will enhance a resume and aid job prospects
  • What you need to get started with becoming a sommelier, learning about wines, study and on-the-job experience
  • Workplace benefits to look out for
  • Proper self-presentation
  • To gain knowledge by attending wines fairs and events, vineyard harvesting, by reading relevant resources
  • To gain knowledge by attending wines fairs and events, vineyard harvesting, by reading relevant resources / Differences between a Sommelier and a Master Sommelier
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Introduction to Being a Sommelier Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

This course was very easy to follow. Any assistance needed was quickly and professionally sorted.
The modules were great. I am a complete novice in this area of studying but was able to follow each module at my own pace and review.
Thoroughly recommend this to any seeking employment in this area. You get a recognised certificate at the end!
What is also useful is you can revisit modules and refer back to even after the course.
There is an exam at the end which was quite hard but it ensures you have read each module carefully ,so you fully understand.
This course is a must for anyone wanting to undertake Admin or PA work.
I passed and can now apply for this type of work with confidence!!
In one word 'Fantastic!'

Samantha Smith

Very informative and interesting to read. Having it broken down into very manageable sections makes it easy to absorb your new found knowledge.

Kathleen Walker

I was a bit nervous when I first purchased the nail technician diploma online course for the one reason that it was so cheap compared to other online courses I had seen.

I have recently taken this course and i can honestly say that it is so easy to follow and you really do learn all the things you need to know to become a successful nail technician from the nail anatomy to starting your own business and all the other helpful bits in between.

I can't believe I am well on my way to becoming a qualified nail technician:) If you are worried about purchasing this course then don't be! This course is brilliant and I would recommend to anyone! xxx

Emma Thorpe

Great insight into Fraud. Having only dealt with certain areas of fraud such as insurance fraud I am finding this course to be a great help to increase my knowledge and understanding of other types of fraud and areas/industries affected.

Hopefully this will help me to look at pursuing jobs that I would not have the confidence to apply for due to lack of knowledge or understanding.

Mohammad Akhtar

Whilst on maternity leave I started thinking about in what capacity I'd go back to work, and if there was something different I could do. I came across reed courses and chose this course in PA and Admin and another in HR.

I was so happy they were on offer! I chose them because the course modules were comprehensive.

I can sit and do modules with my newborn son on my lap via my iPhone. It's so handy, the modules are clear and concise.

I'm so happy I chose this course. I can't wait to add it to my CV and see what jobs I can get.

Holly Horton

I was desperate to get out of my current job but didn't quite have the right skills to move on to another job. I am so glad I chose this course as it has allowed me to gain much needed skills and opened many doors in my career development.

Saffron Gee

Duration:
3 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  MP3 audio lessons 

Cost:
$110.00

Introduction to Being a Sommelier

Being a sommelier can be a lucrative profession for the right person. It involves a passion for wines and everything about them. The professionals understand how to prepare, pour, present and serve wine to customers in restaurants. They also know the right wine to pair with what food. With tastings, sommeliers can identify wines, including their characteristics.

This course covers four modules as an introduction to being a sommelier.

What You Will Learn

  • The role of a sommelier
  • How to converse with a sommeliers
  • How to become a sommelier
  • Qualifications and skills of a sommelier
  • Getting started with being a sommelier
  • The cost of attaining a certification
  • Potential earnings of sommeliers
  • How to become a master sommelier
  • Differences between a sommelier and a master sommelier

Benefits of Taking the Course

  • Determine if you want to become a sommelier
  • Learn what it takes to become a sommelier
  • Understand what certifications are needed
  • Determine if you want to be a sommelier or a master sommelier
  • Know the roles of a sommelier

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The definition and the role of a sommelier
  • How a customer can talk to, and gain knowledge from, a sommelier
  • What is required to become a sommelier
  • Recommended education, languages and qualifications
  • Value of work-experience
  • Respected qualifications that will enhance a resume and aid job prospects
  • What you need to get started with becoming a sommelier, learning about wines, study and on-the-job experience
  • Workplace benefits to look out for
  • Proper self-presentation
  • To gain knowledge by attending wines fairs and events, vineyard harvesting, by reading relevant resources
  • To gain knowledge by attending wines fairs and events, vineyard harvesting, by reading relevant resources / Differences between a Sommelier and a Master Sommelier
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Introduction to Being a Sommelier Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 4 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 4 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 4 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

This course was very easy to follow. Any assistance needed was quickly and professionally sorted.
The modules were great. I am a complete novice in this area of studying but was able to follow each module at my own pace and review.
Thoroughly recommend this to any seeking employment in this area. You get a recognised certificate at the end!
What is also useful is you can revisit modules and refer back to even after the course.
There is an exam at the end which was quite hard but it ensures you have read each module carefully ,so you fully understand.
This course is a must for anyone wanting to undertake Admin or PA work.
I passed and can now apply for this type of work with confidence!!
In one word 'Fantastic!'

Samantha Smith

Very informative and interesting to read. Having it broken down into very manageable sections makes it easy to absorb your new found knowledge.

Kathleen Walker

I was a bit nervous when I first purchased the nail technician diploma online course for the one reason that it was so cheap compared to other online courses I had seen.

I have recently taken this course and i can honestly say that it is so easy to follow and you really do learn all the things you need to know to become a successful nail technician from the nail anatomy to starting your own business and all the other helpful bits in between.

I can't believe I am well on my way to becoming a qualified nail technician:) If you are worried about purchasing this course then don't be! This course is brilliant and I would recommend to anyone! xxx

Emma Thorpe

Great insight into Fraud. Having only dealt with certain areas of fraud such as insurance fraud I am finding this course to be a great help to increase my knowledge and understanding of other types of fraud and areas/industries affected.

Hopefully this will help me to look at pursuing jobs that I would not have the confidence to apply for due to lack of knowledge or understanding.

Mohammad Akhtar

Whilst on maternity leave I started thinking about in what capacity I'd go back to work, and if there was something different I could do. I came across reed courses and chose this course in PA and Admin and another in HR.

I was so happy they were on offer! I chose them because the course modules were comprehensive.

I can sit and do modules with my newborn son on my lap via my iPhone. It's so handy, the modules are clear and concise.

I'm so happy I chose this course. I can't wait to add it to my CV and see what jobs I can get.

Holly Horton

I was desperate to get out of my current job but didn't quite have the right skills to move on to another job. I am so glad I chose this course as it has allowed me to gain much needed skills and opened many doors in my career development.

Saffron Gee

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