WSET Level 1 and 2 Digital Certificates

WSET Digital Certificates
We are very pleased to announce that beginning this month, all level 1 and level 2 candidates that sit and successfully pass their respective exams, will receive digital certificates from WSET.

Why has WSET introduced digital certificates?
WSET has partnered with Accredible, a world leading digital certificate platform, to bring you a fast, sustainable, and secure alternative to paper certificates.

For more information about digital certificates, visit the WSET  FAQ section. 

What is a digital certificate?
A digital certificate is essentially an online version of a paper certificate that a candidate receives after they finish a WSET qualification. Instead of being a physical piece of paper, it’s a unique webpage that is linked to the candidate’s email address, which can easily be shared on social media, or to potential employers.

What are the key benefits of digital certificates?
Digital certificates will bring you a huge range of benefits, including the following:

• Candidates will receive their certificates much faster via email than by post
• Candidates will also be able to share their results more easily on social media, with employers, and will be able to print their own certificate
• Digital certificates are secure and easily verifiable online
• Digital certificates are better for the environment and more sustainable in the long-term

How do they work?
We’re keen to keep digital certificate management as easy, simple and low-effort as possible, and the process will be as follows:

1. All candidates should register for a WSET account at wsetglobal.com/registration/ - this allows WSET to verify their email address to ensure that we only provide digital certificates to verified candidates
2. After the exam WSET will send your APP the grade list, which will include a unique link for each candidate. The APP can then share the individual link with candidates who’ve passed, allowing them to claim their digital certificate immediately
3. WSET will automatically send an email to candidates who have not claimed their certificate five days after they release the grade list. (Note: This email can only be sent to candidates who have verified their email address – see Step 1).

Level 3 Candidates will continue to receive paper certificates for the near future.

Help & support
We understand that you’ll likely have lots of questions about digital certificates.
Please read our FAQs.
For more information, or if you would like to discuss the specific details of this system please email out to New England Wine Academy.

The new system will be implemented with December 2024 exam candidates.

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