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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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 academic year are detailed below.
NEW ENGLAND WINE ACADEMY
CLASSES AND TRAINING SEMINARS
FOR 2026-2027 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 is offered, 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.
Generally it is recommended that you sit the online exam at the same time as the in-person exam is offered, 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.
NEXT CLASSES BEGIN:
*** 2026-2027 Academic Calendar Added ***
*** 2026-2027 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 
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Beer 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Aug 24, 2026 > Sept 9, 2026 (Aug 17)
Oct 26, 2026 > Nov 22, 2026 (Oct 19) Jan 1, 2027 > Feb 7, 2027 (Dec 21) Feb 2, 2027 > Mar 21, 2027 (Feb 15) Apr 26, 2027 > May 23, 2027 (Apr 19) Jun 21, 2027 > JUL 18, 2027 (Jun 14) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Sake ONLINE |
Sake 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. |
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Oct 19, 2026 > Nov 15, 2026 (Oct 12)
Jan 4, 2027 > Jan 31, 2027 (Dec 21) Mar 8, 2027 > Apr 4, 2027 (Mar 1) Jun 28, 2027 > Jul 25, 2027 (Jun 21) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Wine ONLINE 
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Wine 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Jul 20, 2026 > Aug 16, 2026 (Jul 12)
Aug 3, 2026 > Aug 31, 2026 (Jul 27) Aug 17, 2026 > Sep 13, 2026 (Aug 10) Aug 31, 2026 > Sep 27, 2026 (Aug 24) Sep 14, 2026 > Oct 11, 2026 (Sept 7) Sep 28, 2026 > Oct 25, 2026 (Sept 21) Oct 12, 2026 > Nov 8, 2026 (Oct 5) Oct 26, 2026 > Nov 11, 2026 (Oct 19) Nov 9, 2026 > Dec 6, 2026 (Nov 2) Nov 23, 2026 > Dec 20, 2026 (Nov 16) Jan 4, 2027 > Jan 31, 2027 (Dec 28) Jan 18, 2027 > Feb 14, 2027 (Jan 11) Feb 1, 2027 > Feb 28, 2027 (Jan 25) Feb 15, 2027 > Mar 14, 2027 (Feb 1) Mar 1, 2027 > Mar 28, 2027 (Feb 2) Mar 15, 2027 > Apr 11, 2027 (Mar 8) Mar 29, 2027 > Apr 25, 2027 (Mar 21) Apr 12, 2027 > May 9, 2027 (Apr 4) Apr 26, 2027 > May 23, 2027 (Apr 18) May 10, 2027 > Jun 6, 2027 (May 2) Apr 24, 2027 > Jun 20, 2027 (May 16) Jun 7, 2027 > Jul 4, 2027 (May 30) Jun 21, 2027 > Jul 18, 2027 (Jun 13) Jul 5, 2027 > Aug 1, 2027 (Jun 27) Jul 19, 2027 > Aug 15, 2027 (Jul 4) |
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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. Jul 20, 2026 > Aug 23, 2026 (Jul 12)
Aug 3, 2026 > Sept 6, 2026 (Jul 27) Aug 17, 2026 > Sept 20, 2026 (Aug 10) Aug 31, 2026 > Oct 4, 2026 (Aug 24) Sept 14, 2026 > Oct 18, 2026 (Sept 7) Sept 28, 2026 > Nov 1, 2026 (Sept 21) Oct 12, 2026 > Nov 15, 2026 (Oct 5) Oct 26, 2026 > Nov 29, 2026 (Oct 19) Nov 9, 2026 > Dec 13, 2026 (Nov 11) Nov 23, 2026 > Dec 27, 2026 (Nov 16) Jan 4, 2027 > Feb 7, 2027 (Dec 28) Jan 18, 2027 > Feb 21, 2027 (Jan 11) Feb 1, 2027 > Mar 7, 2027 (Jan 25) Feb 15, 2027 > Mar 21, 2027 (Feb 18) Mar 1, 2027 > Apr 4, 2027 (Feb 21) Mar 15, 2027 > Apr 18, 2027 (Mar 7) Mar 29, 2027 > Mar 2, 2027 (Mar 21) Apr 12, 2027 > May 16, 2027 (Apr 4) Apr 26, 2027 > May 30, 2027 (Apr 18) May 10, 2027 > Jun 13, 2027 (May 2) May 24, 2027 > Jun 27, 2027 (May 16) Jun 7, 2027 > Jul 11, 2027 (May 30) Jun 21, 2027 > Jul 25, 2027 (Jun 13) Jul 5, 2027 > Aug 8, 2027 (Jun 27) Jul 19, 2027 > Aug 22, 2027 (Jul 11) |
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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. Aug 3, 2026 > Oct 4, 2026 (Jul 27)
Aug 31, 2026 > Nov 1, 2026 (Aug 24) Sept 28, 2026 > Nov 28, 2026 (Sept 21) Oct 26, 2026 > Dec 27, 2026 (Oct 19) Nov 23, 2026 > Jan 24, 2027 (Nov 16) Dec 28, 2026 > Feb 28, 2027 (Dec 21) Jan 18, 2027 > Mar 21, 2027 (Jan 11) Feb 15, 2027 > Apr 18, 2027 (Feb 8) Mar 15, 2027 > May 16, 2027 (Mar 7) Apr 12, 2027 > Jun 13, 2027 (Apr 4) May 10, 2027 > Ju 11, 2027 (May 2) Jun 7, 2027 > Aug 8, 2027 (May 30) Jul 5, 2027 > Sep 5, 2027 (Jun 27) Level 3 Wine Tasting Workshop will be offered on the following dates for the remainder of the academic calendar 2025-2026:
Apr 25, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, CT Aug 1, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, CT Oct 24, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, 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 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are 9am EST on the date highlighted in red. Aug 17, 2026 > Sept 13, 2026 (Aug 10)
Oct 19, 2026 > Nov 15, 2026 (Oct 12) Jan 25, 2027 > Feb 21, 2027 (Jan 18) Mar 22, 2027 > Apr 18, 2027 (Mar 15) May 17, 2027 > Jun 13, 2027 (May 10) Jul 5, 2027 > Aug 1, 2027 (Jun 28) |
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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. Aug 10, 2026 > Sept 13, 2026 (Aug 3)
Oct 12, 2026 > Nov 15, 2026 (Oct 5) Jan 18, 2027 > Feb 21, 2027 (Jan 11) Mar 15, 2027 > Apr 18, 2027 (Mar 8) May 10, 2027 > Jun 13, 2027 (May 3) Jun 28, 2027 > Aug 1, 2027 (Jun 21) |
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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. Sep 7, 2026 > Nov 8, 2026 (Aug 31)
Jan 4, 2027 > Mar 7, 2027 (Dec 21) Mar 22, 2027 > May 23, 2027 (Mar 15) Jun 14, 2027 > Aug 15, 2027 (Jun 7) This class can also be a 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 reach out to us for more details. Remaining Level 3 Spirits Tasting Workshop will be offered on the following dates for academic calendar 2025-2026:
Feb 28, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, CT May 23, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, CT Jul 18, 2026 (9:30-3:30) Southington, 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 |
