WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN SPIRITS - ONLINE

WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits Online is a four week online class, with fixed beginning and ending dates. After the course has ended, students will take a proctored exam. Exams can be taken in-person or online. Exam dates will be arranged with you after registration. Online exams can be taken at a day and time that works for your schedule. Set dates available for in-person exams. Advanced registration required. 

All students must be 21 years of age or older by start date of course.

For individuals new to spirits study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits. Students will explore the main types and styles of spirits, gain the basic skills to describe spirits accurately, learn how to serve spirits, and master the main principles of spirits production.

For more information regarding the Level 1 in Spirits course, please review the Level 1 Specification. 

Tasting is an important part of this course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found inside your course dashboard. Cost of tasting samples is not included in the course fee. 

Online Modules include: 

• Module 1: What Are Spirits and How Are They Made?
• Module 2: Cognac, Vodka, and an Introduction to Tasting
• Module 3: Whisk(e)y
• Module 4: Rum and Tequila
• Module 5: Flavored Spirits & Aromatised Wines
• Module 6: Mixing With Spirits
• Module 7: Revision

Additional Information

• Self-paced! Log on anytime during the week to complete the weekly tasks. There are no set times to be online during the week.
• One exam registration, and access to the Online Classroom are included in course fee
• Candidates will receive a digital certificate and digital badge with a passing exam score. Within 4 weeks students will receive a physical lapel pin, mailed to the address given at checkout for the course. Shipping charges will apply for non-domestic addresses. 
• All course materials are online 
• List of spirit samples to be tasted will be shared with students on first day of course. All spirit styles are able to be ordered online, or picked up from major grocery stores or beverage stores.
  
• Students must complete the material during the posted dates of the course.
• In order to access the course materials, students will require 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)

Online Exam Information

• Pick the exam date that works for you!
• Exam must be taken within one year of course start date

• Exams may not be taken prior to the posted end date of the course
• In order to take the online exam students will need a computer with a webcam and microphone (ex: laptop), and a secondary device with a camera to record the exam room (ex: Android phone or iPhone). The exam device (laptop) must have either Windows 10 or 11, or Mac OS (latest two releases). You will need to use Chrome to take the exam.

• Please note: Android tablets (Nexus 7, etc.), iOS tablets (iPad, iPad mini, etc.), and Microsoft Surface Pro and earlier releases are not supported for the exam device. Exams cannot be taken on tablets or phones. Tablets can be used as your secondary recording device.

• Google Pixel 3 and newer, Huawei P30 series, and the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) are not able to be used as your secondary recording camera device. If you have any questions regarding your devices please contact us for assistance. 

• An in-person exam option is available in Las Vegas for students that cannot meet the tech requirements for an online exam, or who would prefer a paper exam. Dates listed below.

Exams can be taken in-person or online. Online exam dates are selected by student, and offered every day of the week, except for holidays (UK and US holidays). In-person exam dates are listed below. Students can choose either in-person or online for exams.

Online exam registration information will be provided to students after completed registration, and prior to the course start date. Exams may not be taken prior to the posted end date of the course

Registration Deadlines Beginning 2026: 

Please register by 12pm Pacific Time on the designated registration deadline. Courses will close before registration deadlines if they are full.

January 12 - February 8, Please Register by January 2

March 9 - April 5, Please Register by February 27

In-Person Exam Dates - 2026: March 5