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Wine, spirits and sake courses online

In many locations around the world WSET qualifications can be studied for online.

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WSET Level 1 Award in Beer

Have you ever wished you knew more about beer? Can you tell the difference between an IPA and a pilsner? A brown ale and a porter? WSET are proud to have launched our first-ever beer courses. Our exciting new Level 1 Award in Beer is a beginner-level qualification for anyone interested in learning the basics about lagers, ales, sours and more. Through a short and interactive course, you’ll learn...

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WSET podcasts

WSET has launched its first podcast Spirits Distilled. Over the course of six episodes WSET’s spirits specialists, Liam Scandrett, Charlie McCarthy and Rob McCaughey will share their expertise about everything distilled.

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Our story

WSET was founded as charitable trust in 1969 to serve the growing educational needs of the UK wine and spirits industry. We have since grown to become the world's most recognised name in drinks qualifications.

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WSET, an awarding organisation

WSET is an awarding organisation (exam board ). We are responsible for the creation, processing and quality assurance of WSET qualifications. The qualifications are delivered to candidates through our global network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs). As the awarding organisation, WSET is responsible for ensuring that APPs deliver our qualifications according to our standards and requirements.