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Capstone Certification Program

Wherever you are in your discovery of California wine, we have a class that’s right for you. We offer four levels, from novice (no wine knowledge required) to expert. Each level builds upon the previous one and covers history, geography, climate, soils, grapes, viticulture, vinification, aging/maturation, wine law, official classifications, terminology, producers, vintages and the business of wine.

How the program works:

Start with the free California Wines 101 course
Progress through all for levels one at a time
Earn your certificate by passing the level's exam

Enroll in this program and begin your journey to mastering your knowledge of California wines

California Wines 101: An Introduction to the Capstone California Education Program

California 101: An Introduction to the Capstone California Education Program. A foundational course leading to the four-level Capstone California Certification program.

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Capstone California: Introductory Level 1 Course - English

California Wine Certification Program Introduction Level 1

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Capstone California: Introductory Level 1 - English

Pass the exam to earn your Capstone California Introduction Level 1 Certification.

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Capstone California: Intermediate Level 2 Course - English

California Wine Certification Program: Intermediate Level 2

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Capstone California: Intermediate Level 2 - English

Pass the exam to earn your Capstone California Level 2 Certification. You must have passed Level 1 in order to be eligible for this exam.

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Capstone California: Advanced Level 3 Course - English

California Wine Certification: Advanced Level 3

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Capstone California: Advanced Level 3 - English

Pass the exam to earn your Capstone California Level 3 Certification. You must have passed Level 2 in order to be eligible for this exam.

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Capstone California: Expert Level 4 BETA Course - English

Capstone California's Expert Level 4 course covers 125 hours of curriculum and is designed for students with a serious commitment to understanding California wine.

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Capstone California: Expert Level 4 BETA - English

Pass the exam to earn your Capstone California Level 4 Certification. You must have passed Level 3 in order to be eligible for this exam.

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How this certification program works:

Take the training one level at a time.
Certificates will be awarded at each level when you pass the final exam for that level.
Continue on to the next level after passing the exam for the previous level.