Discover WSET Courses with Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Aspiring wine enthusiasts and professionals alike can elevate their expertise with Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) certifications offered by Willow Park Wines & Spirits in Calgary & Edmonton. Here’s a breakdown of what's available—including upcoming dates and essentials to plan your wine learning journey.

Alberta — Calgary & Edmonton Offerings

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

• Calgary: Saturday, September 28, 2025, starting at 10:00 am

• Exam held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 5-6pm
  
  

• Edmonton: Sunday, October 5, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am 

• Exam held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6-7pm

These one-day introductory courses cover wine styles, tasting fundamentals using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), food pairing, wine service, and conclude with an exam.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

• Calgary: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Calgary: Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Calgary: Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Exam held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 from 5-6pm

• Edmonton: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Edmonton: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Edmonton: Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 10:00 am

• Exam held on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6-7pm
  
  

Level 2 digs deeper into grape varieties, wine regions, influential factors on style and quality, and enhanced tasting techniques with SAT.

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - Missing a bunch of dates - see the commas 

• Calgary: Sunday,  March 15, 2026, at 10:00 am 

• Calgary: Sunday,  April 12, 2026, at 10:00 am 

• Calgary: Sunday,  May 3, 2026, at 10:00 am 

• Calgary: Sunday,  May 24, 2026, at 10:00 am 

• Exam held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1-4pm

This advanced, multi-week course culminates in theory and blind-tasting exams, requiring detailed analysis and a background at Level 2 or equivalent.

Course Summary Table

Why Enrol in These WSET Courses?

• Structured progression: Start with a foundation (Level 1), build depth (Level 2), and test your expertise (Level 3).
  

• Convenient access: Multiple locations—Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, and Saskatoon—make it easier to join.
  

• Globally respected credentials: WSET certifications are well-regarded worldwide.
  

• Enhanced tasting and theory: All levels use SAT to refine your tasting language and analytical skills.

Ready to Book or Learn More?

Whether you're just starting or looking to up your wine knowledge, these WSET courses offer a well-structured path to achieving mastery. For more information or questions, please reach out to Samantha at Samantha@willowpark.net.