WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Certification - November & December, 2026

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: -$100 off the first 15 registrants before August 1, 2026. Use code "EARLYBIRD" at checkout!

The WSET 3 Award in Wines is the industry standard for a well-rounded understanding of wines and takes candidates from an intermediate to advanced, professional level.

Course Dates:

• Sunday, November 1

  • 10:00am - 5:00pm

• Monday, November 2

  • 10:00am - 5:00pm 

• Sunday, November 15

  • 10:00am - 5:00pm 

• Sunday, November 22

  • 10:00am - 5:00pm 

• Wednesday, December 9 - 3-Hour Theory Review Webinar

  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm 

• Saturday, December 12

  • 10:00am - 5:00pm 

Exam Date:

• Sunday, December 13

  • 10:00am - 1:00pm

Registration Deadline:

• Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

• The Factory
  • 616 E Haley St. Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Instructor:

• Monica Marin, DipWSET, Director of WSET & WSG Education programs

Suggested Prerequisite:

• Pass the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or interview and test with instructor

Cancellations:

Printed study materials available for pick up from The Factory (616 E Haley Street, Santa Barbara) OR The Wine House (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles) shortly after you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up the materials before the first class on Sunday, November 1

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines (Advanced Certificate) course is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of equivalent education courses or sufficient wine trade experience. The WSET course covers wines of the world in considerable depth over 35 hours (including exam). Over 65 wines will be tasted, and all in-person classes include tastings.

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines requires students to prove competency in theory and tasting. The examination for the Advanced Certificate is in two parts, a theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short-answer questions and a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of two wines. The WSET recommends that students complete at least 56 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for students wishing to progress to the Level 4 Diploma Course. Students cannot enroll in a Diploma course until they have passed the Level 3 Course.

COURSE INCLUDES:

• Courses taught by Awarded Instructor with over 10 years of Level 3 experience & Top Sommelier
• All printed study materials available for pick up shortly following complete registration 
• 5 days of in-person instruction, plus 1 theory webinar - including tasting of over 65 wines and one session dedicated to the Theory Exam
• Exam fees for in-person exam (theory and tasting)
• Students who pass the exam will receive a digital certificate and may pick up a lapel pin in the store upon receipt of the digital certificate
• Sanitized tasting glasses in each class
• If you need an exam re-sit, The Wine House offers frequent re-sit dates for students registered with us
• View the complete course specification.

Installments: Two installment payment plans are available – please email drew@satellitesb.com with this link

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