We’re proud to be launching this trade-focused Champagne certification program in Canada, created and administered by the Comité Champagne. The course is held over two full days (14 hours of instruction), plus an exam.
Course Objective
Understanding and interpreting Champagne wine labels.
Describing and assessing Champagne wines.
Knowing how to store and serve Champagne wines in optimal conditions.
Being able to recommend a Champagne wine by ascertaining a customer’s expectations and requirements and then making a range of proposals suited to their request.
Pairing food and Champagne wines.
Course Advantage
Focus is on practice with workshops, allowing students to apply the knowledge acquired.
Develop consulting skills required for the exercise of professional activities such as recommending, serving, selling, and purchasing Champagnes, as well as managing a cellar.
This program is created and certified by the Comité Champagne : the content is up to date and you are guaranteed to have a global vision of Champagne
The course is limited to small groups (max 14) to encourage interaction and active participation, with numerous tastings.
DATES: October 4 & 5, 2026. 10am - 4:30pm.
Exam October 18, 2026. noon - 2pm.
VENUE:
This is Wine School - 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Details:
Instructor: Treve Ring
Course Prerequisites: Aimed at professionals working in the wine industry. There is a prerequisite e-learning program that must be completed prior to the start of the course.
Textbooks: Manual provided at first class.
Student Evaluation: The 1 hour, 45 minute examination consists of a 30 question multiple choice paper, 2 open questions, and a blind tasting of 2 wines. A score of 55% or higher is required to pass.
Cancellation Policy: Review here.
We’re proud to be launching this trade-focused Champagne certification program in Canada, created and administered by the Comité Champagne. The course is held over two full days (14 hours of instruction), plus an exam.
Course Objective
Understanding and interpreting Champagne wine labels.
Describing and assessing Champagne wines.
Knowing how to store and serve Champagne wines in optimal conditions.
Being able to recommend a Champagne wine by ascertaining a customer’s expectations and requirements and then making a range of proposals suited to their request.
Pairing food and Champagne wines.
Course Advantage
Focus is on practice with workshops, allowing students to apply the knowledge acquired.
Develop consulting skills required for the exercise of professional activities such as recommending, serving, selling, and purchasing Champagnes, as well as managing a cellar.
This program is created and certified by the Comité Champagne : the content is up to date and you are guaranteed to have a global vision of Champagne
The course is limited to small groups (max 14) to encourage interaction and active participation, with numerous tastings.
DATES: October 4 & 5, 2026. 10am - 4:30pm.
Exam October 18, 2026. noon - 2pm.
VENUE:
This is Wine School - 265 East Pender Street, Vancouver
Details:
Instructor: Treve Ring
Course Prerequisites: Aimed at professionals working in the wine industry. There is a prerequisite e-learning program that must be completed prior to the start of the course.
Textbooks: Manual provided at first class.
Student Evaluation: The 1 hour, 45 minute examination consists of a 30 question multiple choice paper, 2 open questions, and a blind tasting of 2 wines. A score of 55% or higher is required to pass.
Cancellation Policy: Review here.
Read more about becoming a Certified Champagne Specialist here.
