Going Pro with Online Wine Science Education

September 2, 2010 by Brian C. Clark  

When Higher Learning recently talked to students in the WSU professional certificate program in enology, we learned that they not only come from all over the country, they’re also making connections, starting businesses and getting jobs in wine regions all over the place. Hear what certificate program students have to say in this short video.

The two-year certificate programs in viticulture and enology are continuing education programs offered through Washington State University Extension. These non-credit, professional certificate programs are tailored for people who are seriously interested in working in the wine industry — grape growing and winemaking — but are not interested in obtaining a college degree.

Comments

  • http://www.uncorkedventures.com wine clubs

    Very cool idea. There have been some serious advances in wine education in the past few years. UC Davis has an online only certificate program now through their extension college and Sonoma State has the only Wine MBA in the states. Good to see another wine producing region get involved!

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  • Valeriec

    Central Washington University offers the World Wine Program, which confers professional certificates and a bachelor’s degree. It is one of the only programs in the United States that focuses on the business of wine (marketing, retail, etc.). An online program is in the works.

  • Anonymous

    In my opinion there will be no student who want to make their career in wine industry.But if someone have interest in it then there is a chance for them because the Central Washington University offers the World Wine Program,which confers professional certificates & a Bachelor’s degree,it is a online program.

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