Society of Wine Educators

The Society of Wine Educators was founded in 1977. We are a non-profit educational organization (501c3) whose mission is to set the standard for quality and responsible wine and spirits education and professional certification. In many professions, a successful career is marked by an appropriate education verified by a credible certification program that is recognized both by the public and ones peers. These credentials are a valuable and widely respected mark of a wine professionals commitment to personal career development and ultimately to the wine industry as a whole. Individuals that receive professional certification raise the standard of proficiency in the wine arena and assist the industry by elevating the knowledge base of everyone with whom they come in contact. Professional certification encourages an industry to build upon itself by fostering an environment where individuals can pursue excellence and achieve subject mastery. Our CSS, CSW, CWE, and CSE programs confer ...