Courses & Qualifications
All Introductory Courses and Exams and Certified Exams are filled on a first come, first served basis. The Advanced Course applications are subject to the decision of the selection committee and will be based on merit, preparedness and letters of recommendation.
Qualifications
A minimum of three years in the wine/service industry is strongly recommended for the Introductory Course.
Candidates must have passed the Introductory Course Exam to enrol for the Certified Exam. The Certified Exam is the pre-requisite for entrance into the Advanced Course.
Entrance into the Advanced Course is via a selection process of the Court of Master Sommelier's academic admissions committee. You must have passed the Introductory and Certified Exams and have a mandatory five years minimum experience in the wine/service industry.
The Master Sommelier Diploma Exam is by invitation only after successful completion of the Advanced Course. If you have any questions, please contact Fine Wine Partners.
