WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines [EN]

What does the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines program offer?

The programme delivers an in-depth and structured journey through all key areas of wine. You will study viticulture, winemaking, maturation, packaging, wine business and marketing, and the detailed styles of still, sparkling and fortified wines from around the world. A key element is the independent research assignment, which develops your academic and analytical skills.

At GBZ Koblenz, you benefit from exclusive additions: high-level science lectures held at the Weincampus Neustadt, guided excursions to German and international wineries, and additional support such as tasting workshops and writing coaching. Furthermore, selected modules from the IHK-certified “Geprüfter Sommeliermeister/-in” are included, offering added value and certification.

What you will learn:

• D1 Wine Production
  - Viticulture
  - Vinification
  - Maturation, treatments and packaging

• D2 The global Wine Business
  - Types of businesses engaged in wine production
  - Factors that contribute to the price of wine
  - Wine marketing

• D3 Still Wines of the World
  You will examine how the grape growing environment, grape growing options, winemaking options, wine law and regulation and wine business influence style, quality and price of the principal still wines of the world.

• D4 Sparkling Wines
  You study the productionmethods and acquire in-depth product knowledge and commercial understanding for the major sparkling wines of France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the New World.

• D5 Fortified Wines
  You study the productionmethods and acquire in-depth product knowledge and commercial understanding for the major fortified wines of Spain, Portugal, France and the New World.

• D6 Independent research
  You will research a specified wine-related subject, demonstrating your knowledge and understanding of the topic using relevant source material to develop ideas and arguments to reach informed conclusions.

This internationally recognised Diploma is designed for those working in the wine industry who want to take their expertise to the highest level – including wine buyers, import/export professionals, sommeliers, wine educators, consultants, and retail managers. It is also suited to highly motivated wine lovers looking to build on their WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines qualification and deepen their theoretical and sensory knowledge. The course is entirely delivered in English and attracts an international audience of ambitious wine professionals.

To participate, candidates must have successfully completed the WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines, be at least 18 years old (legal requirement for alcohol tasting in Germany), and possess strong proficiency in spoken and written English.

Included are enrollment fee of 480 €, introductory online sessions, access to online study material, examination fees for the D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5 exams, D6 Submission, add-on high-profile science lectures at Weincampus in Neustadt/Wstr., excursions to wineries, extra theory, tasting exam preparation sessions and writing workshops. All wine samples are included.

In dieser kostenfreien Informationsveranstaltung erhalten Sie einen fundierten Überblick über die Möglichkeiten zur Förderung für privat finanzierte Weiterbildungen:

https://ihk-akademie-koblenz.de/kurs/700PF-Info

1. QualiScheck Rheinland-Pfalz:
   Participation in educational measures can be funded via the QualiScheck Rheinland-Pfalz. Important: The QualiScheck must be available before registering for the course.
   Detailed information and application forms can be found on the Internet at www.qualicheck.rlp.de
2. Tax incentives:
   Expenses for vocational training can usually be claimed as special expenses or income-related expenses within the framework of the applicable tax regulations.