EDUCATION PROGRAM INITIATIVE
CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF WINE (CSW) PROGRAM MALAYSIA
by ENTWINE
The Institution
The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) was founded 1974 in USA with a mission to advance wine education through professional development and certification. SWE offers professional credentials for those seeking to certify their wine knowledge by an independent organization measured against current industry standards, which are internationally recognized.
The Certification
The Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) is an international certification offered by the Society of Wine Educators. It recognizes a high standard of academic wine knowledge and the mastery of key elements within the world of wine via this comprehensive program. Successful candidates are entitled to add the appropriate post-nominal to their vocational signature, a valuable credential and respected mark of a wine professional’s commitment to personal career development and ultimately to the wine industry as a whole. The CSW also serves as the prerequisite for those wishing to pursue the Certified Wine Educator certification. There are no exceptions to this rule, regardless of a candidate's background or other credentials.
The Benefits
SWE credentials are career-enhancing and resumé-building tools for dedicated wine professionals by professionals. Certificate holders, also have the option to be listed on the SWE website, which maintains a pool of qualified educators and offers other resources. Many industry leaders have embraced the Certified Specialist of Wine program as a vital credential that validates wine proficiency. Among the active growing list are international corporations and education institutions of higher learning such as:
Banfi Vintners, Brown-Forman, E & J Gallo Winery, The Four Seasons, International Wine Center, Kobrand Corporation,
National Wine & Spirits Corporation, Singapore Airlines, Southern Wine & Spirits, Trinchero Family Estates Winery,
Johnson & Wales University and many more!
The Program
The body of knowledge required to successfully pass the CSW exam is detailed in the Certified Specialist of Wine Book and Study Guide, that presents the fundamentals which all wine professionals should be familiar with. Information is conveyed in a comprehensive, practical format and is designed to help participants gain a greater understanding of the complex world of wine.
The Exam
The Certified Specialist of Wine examination is a comprehensive test within a 60-minute time frame. Test questions are based on the content of the Study Guide itself. Certification is awarded to those candidates who answer at least 75 percent of the questions correctly. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate upon completion, a CSW lapel pin and the right to use the post-nominal CSW as part of their professional title.
The Candidate
You! Wine merchants, wine sales, wine marketers, wine regional trade board representative, sommeliers, wine buyers, butlers, hospitality and F&B lecturers, wine investment specialists, food & wine journalists and restaurateurs. 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.
CSW PROGRAM SCHEDULE MALAYSIA 2012
Schedule to be advised.
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*session commencement subject to a required minimum number of confirmed candidate signup.
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