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Educators Unite!

From teaching in a classroom to guiding customers on site, it is our job to navigate, calibrate, and invigorate our audience with passionate ideas, flavors, and events.

Below you will explore the tools, tests, and applications that pertain to being an educator!

Homepage:
SocietyOfWineEducators.org
Certifications:
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- Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate (HBSC)
- Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Program
- Certified Wine Educator (CWE) Program
- Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) Program
- Certified Spirits Educator (CSE) Program
Conferences:
SocietyOfWineEducators.org/Annual-Conference/
Below contains a carousel of information to guide you through each part of your studies.
You can also click here to enroll for:
SWE Account Registration
SWE Online Test Prep Classes for the CSW & CSS
SWE Online Study Catelog
SWE Examination Enrollment
SWE Purchase Catalog
Constant engagement is paramount for the fortification of one’s knowledge and the continuation of educational growth.
Through the SWE you will be able to attend the Annual Conference for the latest of wine topics as well as a medium for you to stretch your teaching capabilities.

Tasting

Explore SWE’s official tasting grids and practice resources by certification.
CSW Wine Tasting Grid (PDF)
Study companion; the CSW exam has no tasting component.
CWE Wine Tasting Grid (PDF)
The official grid for the CWE tasting exam.
CSS & CSE Spirits Tasting Grid (PDF)
For CSS study and CSE sensory evaluation. CSS has no tasting exam; CSE uses this grid for its non-blind tasting assessment.
CWE Recommended Wine List (PDF)
CSE Iconic Spirits Study List (PDF)
CWE Faults & Imbalances Practice Instructions (PDF)
Practice method for the separate faults-identification assessment.
HBSC: Multiple-choice assessment; no separate public tasting grid is listed by SWE.
Theory

This is the most important part of the exam. Here are direct links to theory, the fundamentals within the SWE:
CWE Reading List
CSW Study Guide
CWE Manual for Candidates
SWE Study Site - Catalog
SWE “SWEbinars”
SWE Annual Conference
Written Component

Though this portion may be unorthodox in the everyday application of wine, beer & spirits, the essay portion on this exam will guide you to becoming more serious industry professionals.
To be able to express your ideas fluidly, effectively, and articulately to convey innovation is key:
CWE Practice Essay Questions
Jane Nickel’s article on Writing Essays
CWE Essay Rubric
Faults & Imbalances

One of the most unique portions of this exam verse all others, faults & imbalances are a deep dive into having an intricate understanding to the quality of wine.
CWE Faults & Imbalances Kit - Guide
CWE Faults & Imbalances Kit - Purchase
CWE Manual for Candidates
Presentation

Here’s the icing on top, a key portion of the exam to see how effective you are at communicating your ideas with students.
This will challenge your ability to teach all calibers of students, bring clarity to topics of interest, and enliven your research with quality entertainment!
CWE Pres. Skills Demonstration Req
CWE Pres. Skills Demonstration Outline
CWE Approved Presentation Topics
CWE Presentation Rubric
Responsible Beverage Alcohol Service Certification

Candidates will be required to send SWE evidence of certification for responsible beverage handling & service, from any of the following programs:
State’s responsible alcohol service program
National Restaurant Association - ServSafe Alcohol
TiPS - Training for Intervention Procedures

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