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Level 1

Course Formats

In-Person - $350

Fee includes:

  • 6 hours of guided instruction
  • Course workbook (provided at first session)
  • Wine and food samples
  • 45-minute exam

In-Person Options

One-Day Intensive

  • One 7-hour session with a 1-hour lunch break
  • Exam held at the end of the session

Weekly  

  • One 2-hour session per week for three weeks
  • Exam held at the end of third session

Locations

  • McMinnville, OR: Linfield University
  • Salem, OR: Chemeketa CC – Eola Campus  
  • Hood River, OR: Best Western Plus
  • Walla Walla, WA: WW Valley Wine Academy

Scroll down to see the schedule for each location

Group & Custom Courses available at all locations  
email wset@linfield.edu for more information


 

Online - $250

Key Features

  • Access to the WSET Online Classroom
  • Learn at your own pace - no set classes
  • Email/chat support from a WSET instructor
  • One pre-exam live remote support session  
  • Integrated digital workbook  
  • Online exam on a scheduled date and time

Technology requirements:

  • High-speed internet
  • Two internet-enabled devices
  • Private exam space

Wine samples:

  • Wine tasting is an integral part Level 1 
  • Course activities specify 10 different wines  
    Enrollees can choose to:
  • Order a WSET-approved wine sample kit  
    • $135 at registration (inc. shipping)
  • Source/purchase the wines themselves
    • list provided upon registration

Course Schedules

In-Person  

McMinnville – Linfield University

One-Day Intensive  
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • August 2, 2025 – Register by July 16
  • October 4, 2025 – Register by Sept 17
  • December 6, 2025 – Register by Nov 19

Register in McMinnville

Salem – Chemeketa Community College - Eola 

One-Day Intensive  
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • September 6, 2025 – Register by Aug 20
  • November 8, 2025 – Register by Oct 22

Register in Salem


Hood River – Best Western Plus Riverside Inn

Summer Schedule Coming Soon !  


Walla Walla - Walla Walla Valley Wine Academy

One Day Intensive 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Monday, August 4, 2025 - Register by July 16
  • Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 - Register by Oct 1

Register in Walla Walla

 

Group & Custom Courses available at all locations  
email wset@linfield.edu for more information

Online  

  • July 7–August 3, 2025
    • Exam: August 11, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: June 22, 2025
  • August 4–August 31, 2025
    • Exam: September 8, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: July 20, 2025
  • September 1–September 28, 2025
    • Exam: October 10 , 2025, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: August 17, 2025
  • October 13–November 9, 2025
    • Exam: November 17, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: September 28, 2025
  • November 10–December 7, 2025
    • Exam: December 15, 2025, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: October 26 2025
  • December 8, 2025–January 4, 2026
    • Exam: January 12, 2026, 9 a.m. PT
    • Register by: November 23, 2025

 

Register for an Online Course