Wine Studies

Certificate in Tasting Room Management

About the Tasting Room Management Certificate

The Tasting Room Management Certificate at CWU embraces experience. Our program is designed to prepare you for a successful career in one of the most engaging areas of the wine industry, the tasting room. With a focus in hospitality, customer service, and business operations, this program bridges the gap between wine knowledge and business wit, offering a blend of skills tailored to the modern tasting room environment.

Why Study Tasting Room Management at CWU?

The Tasting Room Management Certificate program is designed with industry input, ensuring that you learn the skills and knowledge that are most relevant in today's wine industry.

Our faculty of experience professionals provide you with insights beyond textbooks and opportunities for practical experiences.

“We designed the new certificate options so they would be accessible to all undergrads,” said Perillo Clark, program director for the Wine Studies Program. “The prerequisites are pretty flexible. Our goal is to open the classes up to anyone who is interested.”

Where is this program offered?

• Ellensburg
• Online

How much does this program cost?

Explore information on Cost, Aid, and Value to make an informed decision about investing in your education at CWU.

Where can I find more information?

Please visit the CWU Academic Catalog for current information about admission requirements, course descriptions, learner outcomes, and credit information.

Highlights

Learn from the Best

Jill Perillo Clark, lecturer, and program director in the CWU Wine Studies Program, holds a Sommelier Certificate from the Master Court of Sommeliers in London.