ALL Level 1 BEER Classes on Sale for September 2024
Book any dates through Jul 2025 and get 20% Discount
Sale ends Oct 1, 2024
*** NOW OFFERING ***
WSET Beer, Sake, Wine, and Spirits Certification Programs
See Dates below
WSET Beer, Sake, Wine, and Spirits Certification Programs
See Dates below
New England Wine Academy is making a splash in wine and beverage education.
Do you know your citrus aromas from your tree fruit aromas?
How about your primary from your secondary from your tertiary flavors?
Do you know what astringent feels like?
Do you understand the difference between theoretical and actual cogs?
Our classes will help you discover the answer to these questions and much more through the exploration of wine, beer, spirits, and the beverage and hospitality business. We provide beverage education courses from the beginner to advanced level. These include a full portfolio of class levels from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), as well as our own Academy Classes, which are on a variety of topics and levels of knowledge.
Full class schedule and beer, wine, sake, and spirits education platforms for the 2024-2025 academic year are detailed below.
Do you know your citrus aromas from your tree fruit aromas?
How about your primary from your secondary from your tertiary flavors?
Do you know what astringent feels like?
Do you understand the difference between theoretical and actual cogs?
Our classes will help you discover the answer to these questions and much more through the exploration of wine, beer, spirits, and the beverage and hospitality business. We provide beverage education courses from the beginner to advanced level. These include a full portfolio of class levels from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), as well as our own Academy Classes, which are on a variety of topics and levels of knowledge.
Full class schedule and beer, wine, sake, and spirits education platforms for the 2024-2025 academic year are detailed below.
NEW ENGLAND WINE ACADEMY
CLASSES AND TRAINING SEMINARS
FOR 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Please be aware that all of the current WSET sessions on offer below are online-learning classes. The material covered in online classes is exactly the same as in-person sessions. All classes are available for exams on the assigned date, either in-person, or you may elect to take the exam online via remote invigilation. Generally it is recommended that you sit the online exam at the same time as the in-person exam, but you may elect another date/time. This will need to be declared at the time of registration.
Click the links below or use the "SHOP" tab above, to find the class page you are interested in and to enroll.
Click the links below or use the "SHOP" tab above, to find the class page you are interested in and to enroll.
NEXT CLASSES BEGIN:
*** 2024-2025 Academic Calendar Added ***
*** 2024-2025 Academic Calendar Added ***
*** Returning NEWA Students Receive Discounts for Level 2 and 3 Courses***
Please be sure to review our terms and policy pages before booking a class.
Students outside the United States should review our shipping policy - additional postage fees may apply.
Please be sure to review our terms and policy pages before booking a class.
Students outside the United States should review our shipping policy - additional postage fees may apply.
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in BEER ONLINE 
ALL Level 1 BEER Classes on Sale for September 2024
Book any dates through Jul 2025 and get 20% Discount Sale ends Oct 1, 2024 |
Beer 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Sep 23, 2024 > Oct 20, 2024 (Sep 15)
Oct 21, 2024 > Nov 17, 2024 (Oct 13) Nov 18, 2024 > Dec 15, 2024 (Nov 10) Dec 16, 2024 > Jan 12, 2025 (Dec 8) Jan 13, 2024 > Feb 9, 2024 (Jan 5) Feb 10, 2024 > Mar 9, 2024 (Feb 2) Mar 10, 2024 > Apr 6, 2024 (Mar 2) Apr 7, 2024 > May 4, 2024 (Mar 30) May 5, 2024 > Jun 1, 2024 (Apr 27) Jun 2, 2024 > Jun 29, 2024 (May 25) Jun 30, 2024 > Jul 27, 2024 (Jan 22) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Sake ONLINE |
Wine 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. |
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Nov 4, 2024 > Dec 1, 2024 (Oct 27)
Jan 6, 2025 > Feb 2, 2025 (Dec 15) Mar 10, 2025 > Apr 6, 2025 (Mar 2) May 12, 2025 > Jun 8, 2025 (May 4) Jul 14, 2025 > Aug 10, 2025 (Jul 6) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Wine ONLINE 
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Wine 1 IN-PERSON Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. New Dates Coming Soon
Wine 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Oct 14, 2024 > Nov 10, 2024 (Oct 6)
Oct 28, 2024 > Nov 24, 2024 (Oct 20) Nov 11, 2024 > Dec 8, 2024 (Nov 3) Nov 25, 2024 > Dec 22, 2024 (Nov 17) Dec 9, 2024 > Jan 5, 2025 (Dec 1) Jan 6, 2025 > Feb 2, 2025 (Dec 15) Jan 20, 2025 > Feb 16, 2025 (Jan 12) Feb 3, 2025 > Mar 2, 2025 (Jan 26) Feb 17, 2025 > Mar 16, 2025 (Feb 9) Mar 3, 2025 > Mar 30, 2025 (Feb 23) Mar 17, 2025 > Apr 13, 2025 (Mar 9) Mar 31, 2025 > Apr 27, 2025 (Mar 23) Apr 14, 2025 > May 11, 2025 (Apr 6) Apr 28, 2025 > May 25, 2025 (Apr 20) May 12, 2025 > Jun 8, 2025 (May 4) May 26, 2025 > Jun 22, 2025 (May 18) Jun 9, 2025 > Jul 6, 2025 (Jun 1) Jun 23, 2025 > Jul 20, 2025 (Jun 15) Jul 7, 2025 > Aug 3, 2025 (Jun 29) Jul 21, 2025 > Aug 17, 2025 (Jul 13) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 2 Award in Wine ONLINE 
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Wine 2 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Oct 14, 2024 > Nov 17, 2024 (Oct 6)
Oct 28, 2024 > Dec 1, 2024 (Oct 20) Nov 11, 2024 > Dec 15, 2024 (Nov 3) Nov 25, 2024 > Dec 29, 2024 (Nov 17) Dec 9, 2024 > Jan 12, 2025 (Dec 1) Jan 6, 2025 > Feb 9, 2025 (Dec 15) Jan 20, 2025 > Feb 23, 2025 (Jan 12) Feb 3, 2025 > Mar 9, 2025 (Jan 26) Feb 17, 2025 > Mar 23, 2025 (Feb 9) Mar 3, 2025 > Apr 6, 2025 (Feb 23) Mar 17, 2025 > Apr 20, 2025 (Mar 9) Mar 31, 2025 > May 4, 2025 (Mar 23) Apr 14, 2025 > May 18, 2025 (Apr 6) Apr 28, 2025 > Jun 1, 2025 (Apr 20) May 12, 2025 > Jun 15, 2025 (May 4) May 26, 2025 > Jun 29, 2025 (May 18) Jun 9, 2025 > Jul 13, 2025 (Jun 1) Jun 23, 2025 > Jul 27, 2025 (Jun 15) Jul 7, 2025 > Aug 10, 2025 (Jun 29) Jul 21, 2025 > Aug 24, 2025 (Jul 13) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 3 Award in Wine ONLINE (Students should hold the Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge) 
This class is offered in two format options:
1 - purely online format 2 - Combo (online + hybrid) format Both formats include an optional 1-day tasting workshop. The combo format will include 3 zoom study sessions, during the course period, with Brian Mitchell. Please click below to see the shop page for full details. |
Wine 3 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Oct 7, 2024 > Dec 8, 2024 (Sep 29)
Oct 28, 2024 > Dec 29, 2024 (Oct 20) Nov 18, 2024 > Jan 19, 2025 (Nov 10) Dec 9, 2024 > Feb 9, 2025 (Dec 1) Jan 6, 2025 > Mar 9, 2025 (Dec 15) Jan 29, 2025 > Mar 23, 2025 (Jan 12) Feb 10, 2025 > Apr 13, 2025 (Feb 2) Mar 3, 2025 > May 4, 2025 (Feb 23) Mar 24, 2025 > May 25, 2025 (Mar 16) Apr 14, 2025 > Jun 15, 2025 (Apr 6) May 5, 2025 > Jul 6, 2025 (Apr 27) May 26, 2025 > Jul 27, 2025 (May 18) Jun 16, 2025 > Aug 17, 2025 (Jun 8) Jul 7, 2025 > Sep 7, 2025 (Jun 29) Level 3 Wine Tasting Workshop will be offered on the following dates for the academic calendar 2024-2025:
Oct 19, 2024 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT Jan 18, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT Apr 26, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT Aug 2, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT This workshop is available for any student enrolled in a Level 3 Wine course, and is included in your course registration and tuition. This workshop is also available to any other student or prospective student wishing to experience WSET exam and tasting formats. Students not currently enrolled in a L3 course, but wishing to attend the workshop should follow the Level 3 Enrollment link above to book your spot in our sessions. |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Spirits 
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Spirits 1 IN-PERSON Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. One Session Class
Nov 3 (Oct 14 / Nov 4) There are two exam options for this in-person offering Spirits 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Oct 28, 2024 > Nov 24, 2024 (Oct 20)
Jan 6, 2025 > Feb 2, 2025 (Dec 15) Mar 10, 2025 > Apr 6, 2025 (Mar 2) May 12, 2025 > Jun 8, 2025 (May 4) Jul 14, 2025 > Aug 10, 2025 (Jul 6) Spirits 1 In-Person Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 2 Award in Spirits ONLINE 
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Spirits 2 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Nov 25, 2024 > Dec 29, 2024 (Nov 17)
Jan 20, 2025 > Feb 23, 2025 (Jan 12) Mar 17, 2025 > Apr 20, 2025 (Mar 9) May 12, 2025 > Jun 15, 2025 (May 4) Jul 7, 2025 > Aug 10, 2025 (Jun 22) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 3 Award in Spirits ONLINE (Students should hold the Level 2 Award in Spirits, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge) 
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Spirits 3 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Nov 18, 2024 > Jan 19, 2025 (Nov 10)
Feb 24, 2025 > Apr 27, 2025 (Feb 16) Jun 2, 2025 > Aug 3, 2025 (May 25) This class is offered in two format options: 1 - purely online format 2 - Combo (online + hybrid) format Both formats include an optional 1-day tasting workshop. The combo format will include 3 zoom study sessions, during the course period, with Brian Mitchell. Please click below to see the shop page for full details. Level 3 Spirits Tasting Workshop will be offered on the following dates for academic calendar 2024-2025:
Nov 9, 2024 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT Feb 8, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT May 17, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT Jul 26, 2025 (9:30-3:30) Hartford, CT This workshop is available for any student enrolled in a Level 3 Spirits course, and is included in your course registration and tuition. This workshop is also available to any other student or prospective student wishing to experience WSET exam and tasting formats. Students not currently enrolled in a L3 course, but wishing to attend the workshop should follow the Level 3 Enrollment link above to book your spot in our sessions. |
***NEW***
Brainscape Pro subscription is now included with all NE Wine Academy WSET Level 2 and Level 3 enrollments. Simply indicate that you would like to take advantage of this program when you enroll, and we will send you a complimentary 3-month subscription link. One code per class enrollment is provided as part of each course study material package - additional codes may be purchased at our industry discount rate if you need more time.
With Verified Flashcard Decks and Mock Exams that match your course, Brainscape is one of the best ways to study for your exam.
This premium to your class will save you time and enhance your knowledge base for wine or spirits studies.
WHO IS TAKING OUR COURSES?
- Hospitality professionals looking to enhance their careers
- Bar / Restaurant Managers and Owners
- Wholesale distributor sales reps and managers
- Active and Retired Military
- People looking to transition their career paths
- Wine and Spirits enthusiasts
- Retirees
- Accountants, College Professors, Medical Transcribers, and other professionals
- Those looking for a second job or additional means of income and savings
AcademyAcademy Classes are geared toward the wine consumer/enthusiast and the drinks professional, alike. These are focused on learning about specific wine regions or other drink categories, and involve both classroom discussion as well as practical tasting sessions. This is your opportunity to taste with a professional and learn about the beverage world from top to bottom.
Upcoming Academy Classes |
Pro SeriesThe NEWA Pro-Series is a series of professional development seminars designed for people working in the drinks industry who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge on a range of topics, especially as it relates to the running of restaurant or bar programs. These sessions also include classes for developing skills for achieving professional qualifications in wine and beverage service.
Upcoming Pro Series |
WSETThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognized drinks organizations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades. Currently, New England Wine & Spirits is offering qualifications at there different levels throughout the academic calendar year. WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts.
Upcoming WSET Courses |
