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Organized by the Court of Master Sommeliers, an organization founded in the UK that now operates internationally, this two-day course will give you classroom-style information about wine, wine service, and how to pair food and wine. The classes are presented by Master Sommeliers (the fourth and final distinction) and you receive a lapel pin if you complete it.  If you have no experience in the sommelier industry, getting certified might be a good option to help you break into the business. The Masters Sommeliers Introductory Course and Examination costs ~£550. You must take the Certified Sommelier Examination within two years of completing the Introductory Course and Examination. The Certified Sommelier Examination is a credential to show potential employers, and connect students together - once you complete this course, you receive a purple lapel pin.  The test involves a short written component, a tasting test, and a practical service test. The Certified Sommelier Examination costs ~£230. This high-level, five-day course gives you a deeper understanding of not only wine but also aperitifs, spirits, and liqueurs. You’ll develop a precise understanding of wine glasses and decanting, learn how to communicate with any customer and sell any wine, and identify grape varieties, country, district of origin, vintage, and quality level. Upon completing this course, you will receive a green lapel pin.  The test involves a 1 hour theory paper, a blind tasting test, and a 45 minute serving test. The Advanced Sommelier Examination costs ~£720. The Master Sommelier certification and badge is the highest achievement a sommelier can attain. The test is includes an oral questioning component, a blind tasting component, and a service component. Upon completion of the exam, you will receive the coveted red lapel pin.  The Master Sommelier test is by invitation only.  As of 2017 there are only 229 Master Sommeliers in the world.  The Master Sommelier Examination costs ~£750.

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Take the Master Sommeliers Introductory Course and Examination. Complete your Certified Sommelier Examination. Earn your Advanced Sommelier Certificate. Become a Master Sommelier.