There are many people who have looked into taking WSET wine classes in the past, but few understand what the WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) classes entail or mean for their careers and personal network as a whole. The WSET is not a walk in the park, and the classes and testing can be difficult; however, it is all worth it if you are looking to further your career in any way even if that career is not necessarily in the wine industry. We’re going to share a few reasons students have taken our WSET wine classes and how these classes could help you now and in the future.
Ways the WSET Could Help You
- Wine Industry Career Advancements
Whether you’re just starting out as a server or bartender or have been a sommelier for years, the WSET can help you further your career and make you more knowledgeable about the wine industry as a whole. From learning about the different types of wines (still, sparkling and fortified) to grape growing and wine making and so much more, you’ll cover every aspect of the wine industry that you could possibly need to further your career. Taking these classes may also show you a specific area in the industry you prefer or are better suited for that you weren’t aware of before. By covering the process from beginning to end, you’ll learn more about wine than you ever have before and may in turn find a career you enjoy even more than the one you were initially pursuing. - Business Advancements Outside of the Wine Industry
Another advantage to taking the WSET classes is the personal network growth. Even if you aren’t pursuing a career in the wine industry specifically, there are many careers that require networking in high society and having a thorough understanding of wine and the industry as a whole could further your career with the knowledge provided by the WSET classes. Just a few examples would be:- Consulting – This completely depends on the type of consulting of course, but some consulting requires a broad knowledge of topics and understanding the wine industry as a whole could be helpful with both personal and professional consulting.
- Writing – Whether it be for a fictional story in a book you’re writing or writing in general for a company, having the understanding of the wine industry that the WSET wine classes offer could be helpful for landing that writing career you’ve been wanting or making your story even more realistic.
- Retail – The retail industry is massive and is available as a career anywhere in the world. Having a global understanding of the shipping, growing, types of wine and more can be beneficial to secure a job in retail no matter where you end up moving to or living.
- Teaching – Whether it’s teaching wine in general or teaching about the different aspects of what goes into getting just one product into a store or shipped around the world, the WSET classes can be beneficial in helping you become a better teacher and making learning fun and interesting.
- Networking – Networking is key when it comes to any industry, but often having a broad understanding of wine and the many aspects of the wine industry can help you stand out in a crowd of others who all have the same general knowledge of wine without the specifics that could help set you apart.\
- Shipping – Having a broad understanding of the way wine is imported and shipped around the world could be vital when applying for managerial roles in companies where shipping and exports are key components. Whether it be shipping glass bottles, liquids or other items, already understanding the industry and how the shipping industry works is a step up from other applicants.
There are many other industries that could benefit from the WSET wine classes, but we wanted to share just a few today. The wine industry as a whole impacts so much of the world and can benefit so many in furthering your career without even being in the wine industry directly.
- Advanced Personal Education
There are many wine classes and courses you can take to learn about wine before taking any of the WSET classes, but it can still be a lot of fun growing your education about the wine industry as a whole. Personal education is so important especially as we get older, and educating ourselves on things that interest us is a great way to continue to learn and grow in a way that is fun and enjoyable. The WSET classes are not a walk in the park, but if you like a good challenge and want to continue growing and learning about a subject that has so many different aspects and areas to grow in, the WSETs are a great way to do that.
For more information about the WSET wine classes we offer or to help figure out which course is right for you, check out our Which Wine Course is Right for You page here. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses with a varied schedule to help work around your current work and life schedule as much as possible. We also offer the WSET Level 4 Registration Renewal. We hope you find what you’re looking for no matter what level of wine connoisseur you are or what industry you’re currently in, and that you are always learning about the wonderful world of wine.
