Sommelier Step 1
Sommelier step 1 is intended for all who wish to continue their career as sommeliers
Sommelier Step 1 is intended for those who want to continue their career as sommeliers. The course includes WSET Level 1 Award in Wine and also learning about Wine Service. Through this course, students gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary for becoming a sommelier. Students are trained for independent research in terms of wine style, wine and food matching, as well as proper storage and wine service. Through wine tasting, participants will have the opportunity to learn how wine is evaluated, tasted, and how it is properly served and paired with food. Sommelier step 1 is an excellent basis for further training in the wine sector.
The course is suitable for those in the hospitality and catering sector as well as for those involved in the wine business.
It is intended for future sommeliers, tourist guides, students, wine traders and also wine lovers who wish to learn more about wine.
THE LAST DATE FOR APPLYING IS TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE WHICH INCLUDES FULL PAYMENT!
- Basic principles of the sommelier
- Learning about the main styles of wine
- Wine evaluation with WSET Level 1 System approach to wine tasting
- Learning about characteristics and styles of wine produced from the most famous grape varieties
- Wines from well known wine regions
- Learning about proper storage and service of wine
- Wine service – practical part
- Wine tasting and evaluation – a practical part that is applied throughout every class
- Health and safety!
The course is in English as well as the course material and the exam.
290 EUR
The price includes: literature (textbook and workbook), lectures, wines, exams, equipment necessary for wine service and a tour of a vinery and vineyard in the vicinity after the completion of the course. In order to get a certificate, it is necessary to successfully pass the Level 1 Award in Wines exam which consists of 30 questions as well as the practical part about wine service.
Upon successful completion of the exam, each student receives the WSET Level 1 certificate recognized throughout the world!
THE LAST DATE FOR APPLYING IS FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE COURSE WHICH INCLUDES FULL PAYMENT!
The course duration is 3 days.
COURSE DATES IN THE FOLLOWING PERIOD:
SEPTEMBER
- September 4th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- September 5th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- September 6th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
The exam will take place on September 7th from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
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OCTOBER
- October 2nd 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- October 3rd 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- October 4th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
The exam will take place on October 5th from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
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OCTOBER 2
- October 30th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- October 31st 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- November 1st 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
The exam will take place on November 2nd from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
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DECEMBER
- December 4th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- December 5th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- December 6th 2023. (5-8.30 p.m.)
The exam will take place on December 7th from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
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JANUARY
- January 16th 2024. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- January 17th 2024. (5-8.30 p.m.)
- January 18th 2024. (5-8.30 p.m.)
The exam will take place on January 19th from 5 p.m. to 5.45 p.m.
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All WSET courses are in English as well as the course material and the exam.
In case that you fail the exam, each additional attempt costs 65 EUR.
The course is held at the town hall in the center of Sremski Karlovci (street address – Trg Branka Radičevića 1). For more details and the exact location please click here.

Cancellation is accepted until 20 days before the start of the course. An administrative fee of 4500,00 dinars will be rejected, and the rest of the course fee will be returned to the participant (minus the cost of the study material whose value depends on the level of the course). Transfer of the confirmed date for attending the course can be made to another participant or another course, 20 working days before the start of the reserved course, with a compensation of 4500,00, which is deducted from the already paid amount as well as the costs of additional study material. Transfer cannot be made at the next date of the course. All transfers are subject to availability. If a participant has cancelled a confirmed course reservation within 20 working days prior to starting the course or at any time after the beginning of the course, there is no refund. The course fee will be refunded in full if the Wine Academy of Serbia changes the start date of the course or cancel the course due to insufficient number of applicants. The notice will be sent 10 working days before the scheduled start date of the course. When registering for a course, it is important that the student provide the correct data and the address for the delivery of the study material (necessary books for the appropriate course) and will assure us that someone will be at the specified address to receive the package within the prescribed time limit. If the study material returns to the distribution center, as it has not been successfully received by the contracting authority, it will automatically lead to additional costs of returning the study material to the cost of the orderer, ie the course’s attendant.
President of the Wine Academy of Serbia
Ljubica Radan
VENUE
The course is held at the town hall in the center of Sremski Karlovci (street address - Trg Branka Radičevića 1).