Dallas Wine Education Center

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course and Examination

You can find the course dates and the registration form for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course and Examination at the bottom of this page.

Topics covered in WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course

  • What is Wine & How is it Made?
  • Types & Styles of Wine
  • Introduction to Tasting
  • Grape Varieties & Wines
  • Storage & Service of Wines
  • Pairing Food & Wines

How the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course is conducted

  • The course itself is conducted online, however you have the option to take the exam in-person in Dallas, TX or online (at an additional cost of $35).
  • The online portion of the course takes 4 weeks and you can login at any time during these 4 weeks to communicate with your instructor and classmates. You can access the course material for 1 year from your date of registration even after your 4-week course ends.
  • The course modules should be followed in order, but you are free to complete the modules at your own pace.
  • Course activities include weekly tasks, group tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests and videos. Each week includes a series of independent and/or group activities to help you understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.
  • You will be advised but not required to buy and taste certain wines on your own.

This course is conducted online. You can take your exam on one of the advertised dates below, in-person in Dallas at no additional cost. WSET now also offers the online exam option for Levels 1 and 2 at an additional cost of $35. 

Technical Requirements

Access to a computer (recommended) and/or HTML5 compatible mobile or tablet with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer 10, Firefox 25.0, Safari 6, Chrome 30.0 or other HTML5 compatible; web browser with Javascript and cookies** enabled; Adobe Reader XI or equivalent; Internet access (broadband recommended)

How and when you take the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Exam

  • You can take your WSET Level 1 Award Exam in person in Dallas, TX or online at any location and on any date you specify as long as your system satisfies the technical requirements for the online exam.
  • When you go to the registration page (see below), you can select your exam date along with your course dates. Your chosen exam date must be later than your course end date.
  • In-person exams will take place at the indicated date and time at an exam venue in Dallas, TX and the address will be communicated to you approximately 2 weeks before your scheduled exam date.
  • If you are taking the exam in-person, you are expected to arrive at the exam venue on the scheduled date and time with your photo ID, two pencils and an eraser.
  • WSET Level 1 Award Exam contains 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. The passing score required to receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Certificate is 70%.
  • The exam takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, including the exam instructions and the 45-minute multiple-choice test.
  • You will receive your exam result via email approximately 6 weeks after your exam date. Receiving your certificate may take one or two additional weeks since the certificates are first sent from London to Dallas for us to mail them to your individual address.

The cost of WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course and Exam

Depending on the format, the course fee is $225 or $245. Please scroll down to the registration form to see the various options.

Wine is not provided in the online course.

How to register for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course and Exam

  • You must be at least 18 years of age by the time of your course start date.
  • Click the button below and follow the instructions to select your course and exam dates. Please register at least 12 business days in advance of your chosen course start date so that we have enough time to transfer your details to the London office.
  • Within 5 days of your registration on our website, you will receive an email from us with your online access information for the course.
  • You will have access to the course material for 1 year after your registration, however you can communicate with your instructor only during your course dates, and the course materials will become read-only after your course end date.

Please use the form below to register for WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Online Course and Exam

By enrolling in the online course, you'll be attending classes online and take your 45 minute multiple choice exam in person in Dallas or online at a date and time of your choosing. Please choose one of the dates below for the course and then choose the exam date. Your course start date must be at least 6 business days later than today's date and your exam date must be later than the finish date of the course you've chosen.
The courses that start with the letter "Z" feature 3 online meetings at the stated dates and times. During these live meetings, your instructor presents the material as they would in an in-classroom setting, conducts virtual tastings and answers student questions. You might prefer this version if interaction and a classroom environment is best for you.

The courses that start with the letter "O" can be attended at your convenience within the stated course dates.There are no live meetings, however, you have all the materials including several tutorials and videos online. Your online instructor is available for your questions and gives you feedback on all your assignments via the online platform. You might like this version better if you have a rather unpredictable schedule and would like to choose your own login and study times for the course.

Exam Venue:

Starting October 15, 2020, all in-person exams are scheduled to take place at Blind Bishop, 310 Sunset Ave. Dallas, TX 75208.

If there is a venue conflict, we may change the exam venue as long as it is in DFW. We'll make sure to let you know at least one week in advance if there is a venue change.

If you are opting for an online exam, you must have the technical requirements and follow the rules stated here.

Please fill out all the information below. Make sure to provide a valid shipping address that can be used for mailing WSET study materials, certificates and other correspondence.

This is how your name will appear on your WSET certificate which is an official document.
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MUST be a valid email address as we will use it to contact you about course details, notifications and your exam results.

If you pass the exam, your certificate will be sent to the address you’ve provided above. If your certificate is lost in the mail due to an incorrect address or an address change that was not communicated to us, there will be a $35 fee for a replacement certificate. Any address change requests should be sent in writing to admin@dallaswinecenter.com.

There are no refunds for WSET Online Courses. However, you may change your registered exam date by contacting us in writing at admin@dallaswinecenter.com at least 15 business days prior to your scheduled exam date. If you are late for your exam change request or if you are not present on your scheduled exam date, a new exam fee of $90 will apply.