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Intro Sommelier Course

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What will I learn?

Unlock the world of wine with our Intro Sommelier Course, designed for beverage professionals looking to up their game. Get stuck in with the art of matching food and wine, explore different wine areas and what makes them special (terroir), and learn how to taste wine like a pro – spotting body, texture, smell, and flavour. Learn how to put wine information together and share it properly, and get clued up on different types of wine. This clear and top-notch course gives you the practical know-how to boost your sommelier skills and career.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Get the hang of pairing wine and food to make eating out even better.

Know your way around the world's wine areas and what makes their terroir unique.

Get better at tasting wine and describing it properly.

Put together and share detailed wine information like a boss.

Understand different wine types and what makes them tick.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.