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· Start whenever you are ready · Your course is available 24/7 · Access your course for 2-5 months, depending on course length · If you need more time, we'll extend your access for free · The ABCs of Wine Tasting: This is the jump-start course for novices. Once you complete the three classes and two step-by-step tastings, you'll know what to look for in a wine and how to describe it. You'll also get to know your preferences and learn how to buy wines that you like. · Understanding Wine: This is the complete survey course for ambitious beginners and intermediates. Through ten classes and ten tutored tastings, you'll explore the world's important growing regions along with their major grape varieties. Wine evaluation as well as grapegrowing, winemaking and food pairing are also covered. · Seminar Series: This group of in-depth courses challengse intermediate to advanced wine lovers. Consisting of three classes and three to six tutored tastings, our seminars currently include California Cabernet, Bordeaux, Tuscany, Australia & New Zealand and Sensory Evaluation. See our complete course catalog for wine lovers.   · The ABCs of Wine Sales and Service: This is the jump-start course for novices. The four classes and two tastings contain the knowledge required by everyone who needs to clearly and effectively describe wine on the job. · Understanding Professional Wine Sales and Service: This is the complete foundation course for ambitious beginners and intermediates. The ten classes and ten tastings cover the key growing areas and important grapes found on most wine lists. All successful waiters and retail staff actively use the information covered in this course. These professional courses have helped increase wine sales by up to 40% in restaurants, hotels, casinos and retail stores across the United States and around the world. Wineries, distributorships and public relations firms have also used these courses to train their employees about wine, enabling them to provide outstanding customer service. Learn more about our professional courses and why you should train with Wine Spectator. · Certificates will be awarded to students scoring 80% or better on the final exam in all courses · The Wine Spectator Mousepad will be awarded to students scoring 80% or better on the final exam in all courses · The Wine Spectator Pin will be awarded to students scoring 90% or better on the final exam in professional courses Questions? Find answers on our Frequently Asked Questions page or email us at wss@mshanken.com or, during business hours EST, call 212.481.8610 x302.