Wine, Spirits, and Cider Professional and Continuing Studies

Grow your wine, cider and spirits knowledge with industry experts.

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The Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) at Brock University is the Canadian authority in skills-based professional and continuing studies for grape, wine, cider, and spirits. Register for online or in-person programs to learn more and develop your skills as a professional within the industry or an enthusiast.

CCOVI is an accredited program provider for Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) certifications. WSET® is the most respected and internationally transferable certification available.

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CCOVI is also an education partner with the Cider Institute of North America (CINA).  CINA provides training for all stages of a career in cider and perry production.

Programs

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Course CodeProgram NameCredential EarnedOSAP EligibleProgram information
COOL 9N505Cider and Perry Production: A FoundationCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N501Foundations in WinemakingMicro-credentialYesLearn more
COOL 9N504Foundations in ViticultureMicro-credentialYesLearn more
COOL 9N503Certification in Ontario WinesMicro-credentialYesLearn more
COOL 9N551WSET Level 2 Award in WinesCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N552WSET Level 3 Award in WinesCourseINP: No, SYN: YesLearn more
COOL 9N553WSET Level 1 Award in Spirits - OnlineCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N554WSET Level 2 Award in SpiritsCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N555WSET Level 1 Award in WinesCourseNoLearn more
COOL 9N560Practical Social Media Marketing Strategies for Wineries and CideriesCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N561Cider Tasting: Varieties, Styles, and RegionsWorkshopNoLearn more
COOL 9N562Wine Appreciation 2: Wine Regions of the WorldWorkshopNoLearn more
COOL 9N563Essential Laboratory Testing of Cider and PerryCourseYesLearn more
COOL 9N564Essential Sensory Evaluation of Cider and PerryCourseYesLearn more

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