Level I: Guild Sake Certification Seminar

 

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The basic Sake Certification seminar is an introductory professional course of study designed for individuals who desire to learn about Sake. The focus is to develop a basic knowledge of Sake, Sake evaluation and description, production techniques, styles and Sake and food pairing. Depending upon your background and professional needs, the Guild offers the option of earning one of two different diplomas upon successful completion of the wine certification seminar. These are:

• Certified Sake Sommelier (for the professional)
• Certified Sake Connoisseur (for the enthusiast)

Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.

In the Sake certification seminar, you will:

• Taste more than 20 sakes.
• Receive 100 pages of handout material prepared specifically for this certification seminar.
• Receive a Sake Style Chart - developed by the Guild
• Learn about Sake and food pairing.
• Have a great experience!
• Receive a diploma, membership card and membership pin.

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What type of people have completed the certification seminar?

Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, Banquet Chefs, Chefs, Cooks, Restaurant Owners, Importers, Distributors, Wine Buyers, Appraisers, Retail Liquor Store Staff and Owners, Sommeliers, Waitstaff, Meeting and Banquet Planners, Convention Managers, Catering Directors, Hospitality Managers, Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Brokers, Bankers, Culinary Students and anyone interested in wine!

If you are interested in joining the Guild and becoming certified as a professional in the industry or a serious enthusiast then you should check out the Professional Program requirements.

More Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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