The package includes:
The Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 Study Manual, access to the Unit 1 Online Study Program, registration for the Online Exam sit for Unit 1.
Detail of the package:
Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 Study Manual
- A 262-page, full-color study manual on the wines of Northern Italy
- The most current and comprehensive resource on the wines of Northern Italy
- Manual doubles as a reference book for wine professionals
One-year access to the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 1 Online Study Program
The Wine Scholar Guild offers an interactive professional development program that is put into a measurable, meaningful format designed for maximum retention of content and ease of use.
Program's features and benefits:
- Students study all the wine regions of Northern Italy online... at their own pace!
- Study materials are available 24/7 and registration is for one full year. Access may be extended for a nominal fee should students need or want to do so.
- Interactive e-learning modules with loads of illustrations, quizzes and learning games
- Final review quizzes for self-evaluation on each region
- Instructor Q&A forum for assistance as well as Student Community forums
- Downloadable maps
Registration for the IWS Unit 1 online exam-sit
- The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions and must be completed in 60 minutes.
- To become an Italian Wine Scholar and receive the IWS credential candidates need to pass the exams for Unit 1 and Unit 2 with a composite score of 75%
- The scores from both exams are added together and averaged for final assessment.
- Students with a composite score of 85-90.5 pass with HONORS. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with HIGHEST HONORS.
- Online exam candidates must have a computer (tablet not compatible), a good internet connection, a webcam and a microphone with speakers for proctoring purposes.
- Candidate has one year from registration date to take the exam. When ready, the candidate may contact 1 month in advance, WSG office manager Celine Camus at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule the exam.
Important notice: Candidates cancelling less than 10 business days prior to their scheduled exam date or not showing up the day of will incur a $99 re-scheduling fee.
