{"product_id":"champagne-specialist-course","title":"September - Champagne Specialist Certification","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecome a Certified Champagne Expert!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Specialist course is a \u003cspan\u003ecomplete training course with a tasting of 14 Champagnes and a series of workshops that leads to recognised certification by the Comité Champagne. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis qualification is intended for both professionals and enthusiasts, from sommeliers to WSET students. You'll learn how to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand and interpret\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow how to\u003cstrong\u003e describe and assess\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow how to \u003cstrong\u003estore and serve\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne in optimum conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe able to \u003cstrong\u003erecommend a Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e by ascertaining the customer’s expectations and needs and drawing up an appropriate range of suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnow how to pair \u003cstrong\u003efood and Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eYou will also receive an\u003cb\u003e Official Comité Champagne certification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e upon passing the final assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about what you will cover during the course here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.champagne.education\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-06\/Comite-Champagne-Specification-Champagne-Specialist-Course.pdf\"\u003eComite-Champagne-Specification-Champagne-Specialist-Course.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-label-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Format\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an intensive, in-person class that takes place over two days. This course is taught by Alessandra Esteves DipWSET, MW student, official Champagne educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLanguage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-label-title\"\u003eAssessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-label-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions, two written short answer questions, and a tasting of two Champagnes. The assessment will take place on the second Saturday of the class, at the end of the day. A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass. Candidates with an average score of at least 55% will be awarded the official \"Champagne Specialist: understanding and recommending Champagne\" certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to cancel your registration you can do so for a $35 administrative fee. Making changes to your registration with 15 business days of the course start date will result in an administrative fee of $250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are no formal entry requirements for this course, the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or an equivalent level of experience, is recommended for registration. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in any alcohol tasting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrior Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents should dedicate a minimum of 7 hours to the following private study activities before attending the in person course:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete the Online Training E-learning Level 2 or 3 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.champagne.education\/en\/champagne-online-course-e-learning-mooc\"\u003ewww.champagne-mooc.com\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThorough reading of the \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding and recommending Champagne\u003c\/em\u003e training booklet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e from 9 - 4pm (day 1) and 9 - 5pm (day 2) at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e305 Wines (8233 South Dixie Highway, Miami FL, 33143). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"24\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-label-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Happens after Course Registration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive an automated email order confirmation after registering for a course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithin two weeks of your order:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida Wine Academy will ship the training booklet to the mailing address provided upon registration. You will receive a tracking number once this has shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne month prior to the course start date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florida Wine Academy will send you a welcome email containing more information about the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Florida Wine Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47668984283361,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/6802\/6849\/files\/ChampSpe.jpg?v=1779382474","url":"https:\/\/floridawineacademy.com\/products\/champagne-specialist-course","provider":"Florida Wine Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}