The Best Online Wine Courses in 2026 (Free & Paid)

It’s a new year, so why not learn something new with some online wine courses?

I haven’t completed all of the below personally, however the ones that I haven’t – are high on my wish list. If you have completed any of these online wine courses, make sure to drop a comment below to let others know what you thought of them. I may also get in touch for a quote to add to this post 🙂

Please note: There are some affiliate links in this post which means at no cost to you, I may earn a small amount of commission if you click through and purchse.

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World of Wine: From Grape to Glass – University of Adelaide

Price: Free
Certificate: Yes – you can pay for a shareable verified certificate for $275
Time to complete: It’s self-paced however they recommend to do it over 6 weeks (2-3 hours per week)
Level: Beginner – Passionate Consumer
Perk: You get to make your own wine virtually!

I completed this online wine course in 2015 and I loved it. It’s absolutely free to do and it’s been put together by the University of Adelaide – which of course is a highly reputable source here in Australia.

I wrote a full review here on the blog when I did it, so please click through to my edX World of Wine Course blog post for more information. To find out when the next intake is, please visit the World of Wine course page on the edx.org website.

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Online Wine Tasting Course with Anna Maria Kambourakis

Price: €10,00
Certificate: No
Time to complete: It’s self-paced and includes over 1 hour of video content (broken into bite size pieces) and 50+ lessons
Level: Beginner – Passionate Consumer
Perk: There is lots of fun bonus material and handy infographics + charts

I was recently invited by Anna Maria to try out her course and be an affiliate partner and I must say for a busy person like myself, the bite size lessons of her brand new online wine tasting course were absolutely perfect!

Anna Maria is a certified sommelier, wine blogger and owns and operates a wine tour company in Crete. So it’s safe to say she knows her stuff when it comes to wine! She explains even the most technical wine terms in easy to understand ways.

Whether you’re just new to wine or looking to broaden your wine knowledge further, I would highly recommend checking out Anna Maria’s Online Wine Tasting Course.

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WSET Global Online Wine Courses

Price: From approximately AU$300 for level 1
Certificate: Yes
Time to complete: Self-paced however you need to complete the study by the set exam dates
Level: Beginner – Expert
Perk: A WSET qualification is industry recognised around the world so if you plan to work in the wine industry, this is definitely the institution to go with

Thanks to Covid, so much more is available online to do now. And this includes the world renowned Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) courses. I completed my level 2 & 3 WSET certificates when I was living and working in Dubai in the early 2010s. I did in-classroom courses which my work at the time paid for, however I am so happy to see that you can do many of their certificates online now.

Head to their special online wine classroom page to learn more about what online wine courses they offer and the institutions you can study through.

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Become a Champagne Expert with Comité Champagne

Price: Class = Free and Premium = 49€
Certificate: Yes for the Premium course
Time to complete: Less than 5 hours
Level: Beginner – Expert
Perk: Available 24/7 and learn more about Champagne from the actual region and experts!

I haven’t yet done these specialised champagne online courses but they are high on my to do list! Comité Champagne is the regional public body of the Champagne region in France. Their courses are to help people around the world become experts on Champagne to better taste, present and sell Champagne.

It’s aimed at those working in the wine industry although many passionate wine lovers from around the world have completed the courses too.

The Classic course is absolutely free to do and the Premium course is 49€ (approx. AU$78). Once you have successfully completed the Premium course you will receive the  MOOC statement of completion.

Learn more and enrol in this champagne online wine course here.

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Wine Folly Online Wine Courses

Price: From US$50 (approx. AU$70)
Certificate: Yes
Time to complete: Self-paced
Level: Beginner – Immediate
Perk: Once you have. bought it, you’ll always have access to the latest version

If you haven’t heard of Wine Folly, then you need to get acquainted stat. I actually did an online interview with Madeline Puckette the Sommelier and founder of Wine Folly back in 2014 and I also have a couple of her books. She is a fantastic educator in the world of wine and I have no doubt her online wine courses will be worth the money.

From a Wine 101 course to group Wine Styles Tasting Courses and a couple of regional and wine country courses – you have a few wine courses to choose from on the Wine Folly website.

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James Suckling Online Wine Masterclasses

Price: From AU$276 for an annual membership
Certificate: No
Time to complete: Self-paced
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Perk: Learn from renowned American wine critic who has tasted over 200,000+ wines

If you have read about wine, then you have probably come across the name James Suckling. He is an American wine critic and journalist and he is part of the Masterclass platform which includes a wide variety of trainers.

James teaches wine appreciation and from what I understand, if you sign up for a monthly subscription (billed annually) you then have access to all the content across the platform.

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Rioja Wine Academy

Price: Free courses for all levels
Certificate: Yes – An official certificate issued by the DOCa Control Board
Time to complete: Self-paced
Level: Beginner – Expert
Perk: Completing these courses will make you the go-to resource for Spanish Rioja wine!

The Rioja Wine Academy offers a comprehensive range of free online courses designed for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned wine professionals.

Developed directly by the DOCa Rioja Control Board, these courses provide accurate, up-to-date, and interactive content. Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal appreciation with the “Rioja Enthusiast” course, learn tasting techniques, or achieve professional certification as a “Diploma Trade Specialist” or “Educator,” the academy provides flexible, self-paced learning.

Plus, all certified students gain access to exclusive webinars, specialised courses, and an international student network. It’s an excellent way to gain confidence in choosing and discussing Rioja wines, all with official recognition.

You can learn more and enroll at the Rioja Wine Academy.