WSET® Level2 Award in Wines Online Course
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About the Course
The course covers the major grape varieties, regions of the world, food and wine pairing, sparkling wines, fortified wines and the major spirits over a period of five weeks.
What level of knowledge will I need to start this course?
You will not need any formal qualification just an enthusiasm for the subject and willingness to learn. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to wine in an informative and structured manner and is suitable for both the enthusiast and those entering or already working in wine and hospitality business requiring good level of product knowledge.
How does it work?
The course is based around a 5-week, 6-module online programme with a recommendation of 6 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
The course follows a weekly structure, but it allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars.
The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each week includes a series of independent activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognise the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.
All our online qualification courses are designed to be interactive making learning more accessible and engaging. The course utilises social media to allow students to study alongside their peers under the guidance of a WSET tutor.
Students will be asked to taste and write notes on eight general styles of wines which your tutor will then help you to structure using the systematic approach to tasting.
Where do I get the wines?
The course has a tasting activity each week where you will be required to post your notes. Students should be advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification.
Exam
This course is assessed with a 1 hour written paper consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. The pass mark is 55% and is the last session of each course.
- Please note: the exam is NOT online.
- 認定試験はオンラインではなく、キャプラン ワインアカデミーの試験会場にてご受験いただきます。
Exam Date
【Tokyo】
September 27 SUN 2026
September 29 TUE 2026
October 3 SAT 2026
【Osaka】
October 3 SAT 2026
【Nagoya】
October 7 WED 2026
Course fee only
Regular Price 68,200 yen(tax included)
Early bird 62,700 yen(tax included)
＊Discount available only for those who apply by Sunday, March 8th.
Course fee + Intensive tasting／Optional
Regular Price 99,000 yen(tax included)
Early bird 93,500 yen(tax included)
＊Discount available only for those who apply by Sunday, March 8th.
This option includes an intensive wine tasting of 20+ wines with one of our Certified Educators.
The tasting will be conducted in Japanese.
このオプションには、当校のWSET認定講師によるワイン20種類以上の集中テイスティングが含まれます。
テイスティングは日本語で行われます。
集中テイスティング【東京】
2026年9月13日(日)、13:00～18:00
集中テイスティング【大阪】
- The course fee includes the textbook fee and the examination fee, plus the certificate and the badge once the exam is passed
- Students attending for the first time a course at Caplan Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.
- Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
Application flow／お申し込みの流れ
Once you have been registered, WSET London will send you an email inviting you to join the online class. Textbooks will be sent to your registered address approximately one week prior to the start of the online class.
登録が済むと、WSETロンドン本校よりオンラインクラスに参加するためのご案内メールが送信されてスタートです。テキストはオンライン講座開始1週間前迄を目途にご登録のご住所宛てにお送りいたします（※送付テキストは英語になります）。
コース開始日
2026 April Course（O2WI2618APP）
Mon April 13th 2026 – Sun May 17th 2026
2026 May Course（O2WI2620APP）
Mon May 11th 2026 – Sun June 14th 2026
2026 June Course（O2WI2622APP）
Mon June 8th 2026 – Sun July 12th 2026
2026 July Course（O2WI2624APP）
Mon July 6th 2026 – Sun August 9th 2026
Course Structure
Module 1
– Wine and the consumer –
Recall how to use the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® and Level 2 Wine-Lexicon to assess and evaluate the quality of a wine.
Understand the key principals and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine.
Module 2
– Factors affecting quality and style –
Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.
Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.
Module 3
– Still white wine varieties –
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal white grape varieties.
Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important white grape varieties.
Module 4
– Still red wine varieties –
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal red grape varieties.
Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important red grape varieties.
Module 5
– Sparkling and fortified wines –
Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
Module 6
– Revision and feedback questionnaire –
There is a mock multiple choice test to complete.
Application
Important Notes for Course Attendance
Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
This course is subject to the New Cancellation Policy.
Please make sure that your address is registered correctly!
Textbooks and exam results will be sent to the physical address you registered on our website (MyPage).
Please make sure that this is correct and accurate, including the apartment number.
- Please note that if the package is returned due to an unclear address or missing apartment number, the textbooks will be reshipped to you and you will be charged for the shipping (着払い). Thank you for your understanding.
2026 April Course（O2WI2618APP）
Start Date : Mon April 13th 2026
Finish Date : Sun May 17th 2026Applications are now closed.
2026 May Course（O2WI2620APP）
Start Date : Mon May 11th 2026
Finish Date : Sun June 14th 2026Applications are now closed.
2026 June Course（O2WI2622APP）
Start Date : Mon June 8th 2026
Finish Date : Sun July 12th 2026Applications are now closed.
2026 July Course（O2WI2624APP）
Start Date : Mon July 6th 2026
Finish Date : Sun August 9th 2026Applications are now closed.
