How to Qualify

How to qualify

The WSET operates a rigorous approval process over applications to run our courses, designed to:

guarantee that the Programme Provider meets the stringent requirements set by WSET Awards, the WSET division which administers the scheme

The approval process has both a generic element and sections specific to each qualification that a provider wishes to offer. It involves:

• initial discussions with the WSET Awards office
• the completion of the General Application form (please read the relevant Guide(s) first) and the relevant qualification application forms, below
• an approval visit by WSET Awards;
• the payment of the relevant fee

There is a General Approval Guide for applying to become a WSET Programme Provider (including a summary of the fees payable) and a specific Guide for the following qualifications:

 0 - General Application Guide (2488KB)

 1 - Foundation Certificate Guide (1468KB)

 2 - Intermediate Certificate Guide (2098KB)

 2b - Professional Certificate Guide (7213KB)

 3 - Advanced Certificate Guide (126KB)

Application forms can be downloaded here:

Please ensure that you complete both the General Application form and the specific form(s) for the qualification(s) you wish to offer.

 0 - General APP application form (2396KB)

 1 - Fondation Certificate application form (2286KB)

 2 - Intermediate Certificate application form (2291KB)

 2b - Professional Certificate application form (2289KB)

 3 - Advanced Certificate application form (2309KB)

International APPs

International APPs are asked to complete the following  pre application form (72KB) and send it to Jude Mullins, International Development Manager (jmullins@wset.co.uk) prior to completing their application forms.

Email John Townley jtownley@wset.co.uk or call him on +44 (0)20 7089 3843 for further information.