This wine business course focuses on timely topics in the international wine industry, including wine economics and the current state of wine markets around the world.
Topics Covered:
- Wine Economics
- The World Wine Economy
- Financial Planning & Analysis for the Wine Industry
- International Wine Markets & Analyzing Wine Markets at Different Levels
- Wine Marketing
- Wine Business Marketing Plan & Advertising Program
You will receive 400+ pages of material, specifically designed for this course. You will write a marketing plan as part of this course.
Prerequisites:
This class is open to all, but we strongly recommend that you first take the Guild Certification Seminar before attempting any Level 3 course.
This is an opttional course for the Level 3 diploma. You may be enrolled in our Level 2 Course and concurrently take this course.
This course is the second of our wine business courses, and is a more detailed and technical course than our Wine Business course.
This course is available in two formats:
- As a 9-week course: Meets from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM once a week; Tuition: $2195 (includes registration fees, class materials, and instruction)Register – January 17 to March 21, 2025
Fridays 6:30PM – 10:30PM ($2195)Register – July 18 to September 19, 2025
Fridays 6:30PM – 10:30PM ($2195) - As a 1-week intensive study course: Meets from 9AM to 5PM Monday – Friday; tuition: $2070 (includes registration fees, class materials, gourmet lunch each day and instruction)Register: Denver, CO March 21 – March 31, 2023
Daily, 9:000AM to 5:00PM ($2195)Register: Denver, CO September 23 – September 27, 2025
Daily, 9:000AM to 5:00PM ($2195)
There is no difference in course content and instruction between the 9-week and 1-week course formats, which both total at least 36 contact hours.
If for any reason a class is canceled we will phone or e-mail you 48 hours prior to the start of the class. If a class is canceled at the last minute due to bad weather (this is very rare) we will reschedule the class. However, if a class is held and you decide not to attend because you believe the weather is bad than it will be treated as a no-show. It is highly recommended that you register early, your credit card will not be charged until seven days in advance of the course. We must have a minimum students registered in order to form a course. If you are traveling from out of town to attend, please do not make arrangements until two weeks in advance of the course.