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The WSET Level 3 Award in Sake allows you to delve deep into this fascinating product and gain a new specialism. Through a combination of online and classroom-based learning, the course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of sake as well its cultural and commercial importance in the Japanese and export markets. The qualification is ideal for anyone who is required to make professional evaluations of sakes regarding their quality and value, or for enthusiasts keen to immerse themselves in a new subject. Prior to arriving in the classroom, you will complete a monitored online learning module which has been designed to give you a strong grounding in the terminology and culture of sake - perfect preparation if you are new to the subject. In the classroom, our specialist educators will work with you to develop your knowledge and understanding of sake. Your sake tasting skills will be honed through tutor-led tastings of a carefully selected range of sakes, including some rare, specially imported bottles. Throughout the course, you'll cover: - The main techniques that are used in the production of sake and how they influence style and quality - The principal and speciality categories of sake - The sake industry and the commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets - The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake - Tutored tastings of approximately 37 sakes - How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT) On successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to describe the characteristics of the principal sake categories and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. If you work with sake, you will be in an excellent position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of sakes in a broad variety of situations.

This advanced course has been carefully developed by and for professionals working closely with spirits. It also represents the pinnacle of structured spirits education for the serious enthusiast. The course will open your eyes to new categories and offer you the opportunity to taste an exceptional range of spirits from across the globe, produced by some of the most well-respected names in distillation. You'll take a deep dive into the raw materials and production processes behind the different categories, and our expert educators will work with you to develop your analytic tasting abilities through a carefully selected series of spirits samples. The course will cover: The techniques used in spirit production: - Processing of raw materials - Alcoholic fermentation - Distillation - Post-distillation practices Factors affecting the style and quality of spirits, studying eleven core spirit categories in detail: - Scotch Whisky - Bourbon - Rye Whiskey - Tennessee Whiskey - Cognac - Armagnac - Caribbean rum - Tequila - Mezcal - Vodka - Gin The characteristics of 23 additional spirit categories, focusing on: - Principal production methods - Key styles - Key labelling terms How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT) Tutored tastings of over 60 spirits from all over the world

This confidence-boosting spirits course for beginners is the perfect way to gain knowledge of the key styles of distilled beverage found around the world. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling more confident navigating a drinks list, stocking up your bar, and serving spirits optimally. The course will cover: o The basic principles of spirit production o The main types and styles of spirits o Factors affecting the flavour of spirits o Tutored tastings of 10 spirits (classroom courses only) o How to serve spirits o How to describe spirits using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits® (SAT) By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste and describe spirits using a globally recognised approach, identify important styles of spirits and know the raw materials and production methods that define them.

A comprehensive foundation in hospitality business management for professionals Our PDD features bespoke academic content, a hospitality-focused field trip plus a 6-month professional internship. This program also provides the perfect springboard to our flagship MBA program.

A comprehensive foundation in hospitality business management for professionals Our PDD features bespoke academic content, a hospitality-focused field trip plus a 6-month professional internship. This program also provides the perfect springboard to our flagship MBA program.

Enhance your entrepreneurial expertise Designed for career-switchers, aspiring or current entrepreneurs, as well as professionals who own a family business, this master’s teaches the A-to-Z of entrepreneurship.

More than a degree, a career-maker Gain the knowledge, network and experience to thrive, not just in the global hospitality industry, but in any customer-facing business where professionalism, cultural fluency and soft skills are prized.

The complete hospitality leadership toolbox Gain the skills to manage business, operations and people in international hotels and world-class hospitality companies.

An industry-leading Bachelor’s degree combining academic rigor with real-world professional experience Gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications to launch your hospitality management career or as a foundation for graduate studies.

A comprehensive foundation in hospitality business management Our most popular graduate program has launched thousands of successful hospitality careers in every corner of the world. You can also use it as a springboard to our flagship MBA program.

A comprehensive foundation in hospitality business management Our most popular graduate program has launched thousands of successful hospitality careers in every corner of the world. You can also use it as a springboard to our flagship MBA program.

EHL’s MBA in Hospitality is designed for busy working professionals who want to upgrade their strategic hospitality management skills, without leaving their career or personal life on hold. Around 80% of the courses are delivered online, for a flexible work-study balance. Students spend three weeks on the Lausanne campus in Switzerland to network with industry leaders and peers.

WSET's flagship Diploma arms you with specialist-level skills, knowledge and recognition as an expert in the field of wines. The course not only develops advanced product knowledge but will also develop your research and analysis abilities, which will continue to be of great value to you in the future. All our classes are delivered by highly qualified educators, many of whom are MWs, and all of whom are subject-matter experts. You'll learn alongside like-minded individuals in a discussion-led setting, with all theory underpinned by tastings of an extensive variety of still, sparkling and fortified wines from all over the world. Beyond the Diploma: WSET Alumni Body Upon successful completion of the Diploma, you will gain the distinction of the 'DipWSET' postnominal, making you recognisable as one of just over 10,000 individuals worldwide who have gained this prestigious qualification. You'll join a global community known as the WSET Alumni Body. This will offer you fantastic opportunities for continued learning, including a unique programme of tasting, networking and career events and access to market reports. You’ll join ranks with many of the wine world’s most well-respected figures and build long-lasting relationships with your fellow Diploma alumni. The Diploma is comprised of six essential units of study, each designed to develop expertise in a specific area. These units are weighted differently and require different amounts of guided and private study time. Those who choose to study with us through one of our classroom courses will taste over 250 light, sparkling and fortified wines, all carefully selected by our buying team to build your analytical tasting skills and contextualise your theoretical knowledge. Online students will be offered guidance on the styles of wines to source and taste. D1 – Wine production (20% weighting) o Vine requirements o Anatomy of the vine and grape o Grape growing options, explaining and evaluating the different approaches and how these options affect grape yields, quality and the final wine produced o Natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and price o Winemaking and post-fermentation options and how they influence the style, quality and price of wines D2 – Wine business (10% weighting) o The types of businesses engaged in wine production and the options for getting wine to the point of sale o Factors that contribute to the price of wine o Key considerations in wine marketing D3 – Wines of the world (50% weighting) | D4 – Sparkling wines (5% weighting) | D5 – Fortified wines (5% weighting) In each of these units you will learn: o How grape-growing, winemaking, maturation, wine law and wine business influence the style, quality and price of the principal still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) of the world. o How to taste and evaluate still wines (D3), sparkling wines (D4) and fortified wines (D5) using the WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) D6 – Independent research assignment (10% weighting) o How to research a specified wine-related subject and clearly communicate your findings