Foundation Of Sommelier Skills Diploma

The Foundation of Sommelier Skills Diploma is a premier professional program designed to launch or elevate your career in the dynamic world of beverages. Developed in collaboration with renowned industry experts, this full-time course blends wine, sake, and spirits education with real-world business management training—giving you the tools to thrive in today’s global hospitality, retail, and beverage industries.

More than just a certification, this diploma offers a holistic approach to beverage education. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of wine, sake, and spirits, while mastering their integration with gastronomy, service, and business operations. From product knowledge and food pairing to cellar management and guest experience, you’ll develop both operational skills and strategic insight.

What You’ll Experience

• Guest lectures by top industry professionals, covering business development, e-commerce, marketing, sales, brand strategy, logistics, and leadership.
• Hands-on training in tasting, customer service, communication, and real-time observation of restaurant operations.
• Practical event experience, including hosting public wine tastings to apply and refine your skills.
• Immersive field visits to wineries, breweries, distilleries, and restaurants across Thailand, France, and Japan.
• Participation in trade tastings and wine industry events to build networks and global perspective.

Why Choose This Program?

• Learn from world-class sommeliers and educators
• Master a complete beverage portfolio—wine, sake, and spirits
• Blend service excellence with business strategy
• Gain international exposure and real industry experience
• Graduate with a competitive edge in a fast-paced global market

 Entry Criteria

This program is ideal for:

• Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related fields
• Professionals working in restaurants, hotels, beverage retail, or F&B management
• Passionate individuals with prior experience or training in wine, sake, or spirits
• Candidates with a strong interest in pursuing a career in the beverage or hospitality industry

Note: Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be considered based on relevant professional experience.

Course Description

• Duration: 4 months (320 hours) +4 months of internship
• Intake: 1 per year
• Week day: Monday to Friday
• Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wine, Sake & Spirit Tasted: over 500
• Level: Professional, Expert
• Diploma fee include: uniforms, tool kits, learning materials, subscription to Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages
• Certificate of Completion Wine & Spirit Academy

Examination & Assessment Criteria

• Written Examination split in 3 credits: 60% Composed of 50 multiple-choice questions and 5 open-ended questions assessing theoretical knowledge from all chapters.
• Tasting Evaluation: 40% Practical tasting session assessing students’ ability to analyze and describe wines using professional tasting techniques.