Professional Micro-certificate in Wine Fundamentals

This micro-certificate introduces participants to the foundational elements of wine, including grape varieties, major wine regions, and structured sensory evaluation. Participants develop the ability to describe wine characteristics, understand regional and climatic influences on style, and communicate effectively about wine in professional or consumer contexts. The program provides a broad grounding in wine knowledge suitable for industry entry, hospitality roles, or further study.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this micro-certificate, participants will be able to:

1. Identify major wine grape varieties and describe the sensory characteristics associated with them.
2. Describe the key environmental, cultural, and regulatory factors shaping major wine regions of the world.
3. Apply structured sensory evaluation techniques to assess wine aroma, taste, and trigeminal sensations.
4. Communicate wine characteristics and quality attributes clearly to consumers or industry professionals.

Required micro-credentials:

COOL 9N565 Wine Appreciation 1: Exploring Varietals
COOL 9N562 Wine Appreciation 2: Wine Regions of the World

Plus one of the following:
COOL 9N503 Certification in Ontario Wine
COOL 9N551 WSET Level 2 Award in Wine