Introduction to Being a Sommelier Certificate

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 talk to 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 sommelie
  • Know the roles of a sommelier

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

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 CV 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
  • Benefits and cost of attaining a Sommelier qualification
  • 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 Certificate

    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 short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.

    I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.

    The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

    Caroline Gray

    Enrolled in Legal Secretary Diploma course and absolutely love it! The course is well laid out, easy to follow at any pace and is full of information that is fit for the purpose. I can fit learning around my work and family life. I wish I had started sooner!

    Rachida Zahouani

    The course was very methodical and logical, always pointing towards the goal of learning the information to pass the test. It’s also a very nice course. Made the process seem much less daunting than I had made it appear. The logical and organized approach to the material really made this a worthwhile course.

    All the course materials are very easy to understand and access, and the fact that you could study at your own pace when you want.

    I want to say a big thank you to New Skills Academy for your effort, heart-felt interest and enthusiasm in putting together this course and sharing it with us. Your frequent, intuitive tips were great memory cues for some of the hard to retain information and very helpful especially for someone forgetful like me. Most of all, you took any worry of failure out of the picture and made it easy to visualize completing the test successfully! Thank you again for all your help.

    I will definitely recommend this site to anyone looking to take professional courses. Thanks to them, I now have my diploma in Hotel Reception.

    Abayomi Dosunmu Odunsi

    I started the HR Management Diploma Level 2 – CPD Certified & IVCAS Accredited in November 2016, and I can say hand on heart it has been the best experience of my life.

    Everything I have learnt here, every lesson, has been practical and useful, with real skills that are relevant to the real world, instead of hours of boring theory and history of the subject. Straight away we were learning real web design.

    This course has been incredibly helpful and I have learnt far more than I could have ever imagined and I have only completed 4 of the 20 modules.

    Chloe Gibson

    My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

    Dawn Hughes

    Fantastic course. It has really given me a strong foundation to pursue my journey into event planning.

    The course is concise and gets straight to the point. It breaks everything down into simple points that are easy to remember.

    I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone looking to pursue a career within the events industry.

    Michaela Miller

    Duration:
    3 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images  MP3 audio lessons 

    Cost:
    €120.00

    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 talk to 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 sommelie
    • Know the roles of a sommelier

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    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 CV 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
  • Benefits and cost of attaining a Sommelier qualification
  • 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 Certificate

    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 short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.

    I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.

    The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

    Caroline Gray

    Enrolled in Legal Secretary Diploma course and absolutely love it! The course is well laid out, easy to follow at any pace and is full of information that is fit for the purpose. I can fit learning around my work and family life. I wish I had started sooner!

    Rachida Zahouani

    The course was very methodical and logical, always pointing towards the goal of learning the information to pass the test. It’s also a very nice course. Made the process seem much less daunting than I had made it appear. The logical and organized approach to the material really made this a worthwhile course.

    All the course materials are very easy to understand and access, and the fact that you could study at your own pace when you want.

    I want to say a big thank you to New Skills Academy for your effort, heart-felt interest and enthusiasm in putting together this course and sharing it with us. Your frequent, intuitive tips were great memory cues for some of the hard to retain information and very helpful especially for someone forgetful like me. Most of all, you took any worry of failure out of the picture and made it easy to visualize completing the test successfully! Thank you again for all your help.

    I will definitely recommend this site to anyone looking to take professional courses. Thanks to them, I now have my diploma in Hotel Reception.

    Abayomi Dosunmu Odunsi

    I started the HR Management Diploma Level 2 – CPD Certified & IVCAS Accredited in November 2016, and I can say hand on heart it has been the best experience of my life.

    Everything I have learnt here, every lesson, has been practical and useful, with real skills that are relevant to the real world, instead of hours of boring theory and history of the subject. Straight away we were learning real web design.

    This course has been incredibly helpful and I have learnt far more than I could have ever imagined and I have only completed 4 of the 20 modules.

    Chloe Gibson

    My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

    Dawn Hughes

    Fantastic course. It has really given me a strong foundation to pursue my journey into event planning.

    The course is concise and gets straight to the point. It breaks everything down into simple points that are easy to remember.

    I would recommend this course to anyone and everyone looking to pursue a career within the events industry.

    Michaela Miller

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