Program Schedule and Application

All Introductory Sommelier Courses and Certified Exams are filled on a first come, first served basis. The Advanced Course applications are subject to the decision of the selection committee and will be based on merit, preparedness and letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

You must be qualified to register for these courses and exams. A minimum of three years in the wine/service industry is strongly recommended for the Introductory Course.

Candidates must have passed the Introductory Course Exam to enroll for the Certified Exam.

Entrance into the Advanced Course is via a selection process of the Court of Master Sommelier's academic admissions committee. You must have passed the Introductory and Certified Exams and have a mandatory five years minimum experience in the wine/service industry.

The M.S. Diploma Exam is by invitation only after successful completion of the Advanced Course. If you have any questions, please call (707) 255-5056.

STEP 1: Select a Course

Introductory Sommelier Course & Exam - $495

Two-day educational course ending with a multiple-choice theory examination at the end of day two

  • December 7-8, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    Hacienda del Sol, 5601 N Hacienda del Sol Rd -- 8am - 5:30pm

    (70 students)
     
  • December 16-17, 2009
    Campbell (San Jose Suburb), CA
    Professional Culinary Institute - 700 W. Hamilton Ave., -- 8am-5:30pm

    (21 students)
     
  • January 30-31, 2010
    New York, NY
    former Fiamma Restaurant Bld, 206 Spring Street, between Sullivan St. & 6th Ave - 8am - 5:00pm

    (78 students)
     
  • February 7-8, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, 333 W Harbor Dr - 8am-5:30pm

    (70 students)
     
  • March 16-17, 2010
    Orlando, FL
    California Grill at Disney Contemporary Hotel - 4600 North World Drive -- 6:30am-4pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • March 24-25, 2010
    Campbell ( San Jose suburb), CA
    Professional Culinary Institute - 700 W. Hamilton Ave., -- 8am-5:30pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • March 27-28, 2010
    Laguna Beach, CA
    Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S Coast Hwy - 8am-5:30pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • March 30-31, 2010
    Las Vegas, NV
    Bellagio Resort Hotel & Casino - 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd -- 7:45am-5:30pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • April 5-6, 2010
    San Francisco, CA
    Campton Place, 340 Stockton Street - 8am-5:50pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • April 6-7, 2010
    Houston, TX
    Del Frisco's of Houston, 5061 Westheimer Rd - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • April 11-12, 2010
    Cincinnati, OH
    Mid West Culinary School at Cincinnati State, 3520 Central Parkway-8am-5:30pm

     
  • April 19-20, 2010
    New Orleans, LA
    Commander's Palace, 1403 Washington Ave - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • April 25-26, 2010
    Seattle, WA
    Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 3-4, 2010
    Philadelphia, PA
    Penn's View Hotel, 14 N Front St - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 11-12, 2010
    Beverly Hills, CA
    Spago Beverly Hills, 176 North Cañon Dr. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 11-12, 2010
    Chicago, IL
    Mortons The Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 17-18, 2010
    Atlanta, GA
    103 West, 103 West Paces Ferry Rd. -- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • May 24-25, 2010
    Aspen, CO
    The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • June 5-6, 2010
    New York, NY
    former Fiamma Restaurant Bld, 206 Spring Street, between Sullivan St. & 6th Ave - 8am - 5:00pm

     
  • June 15-16, 2010
    Raleigh, NC
    Angus Barn Restaurant - 9401 Glenwood Avenue (Highway 70 at Aviation Parkway) 8am - 5:30 pm

     
  • June 26-27, 2010
    Vancouver, BC
    International Culinary School @ Art Institute, 300 - 609 Granville St- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • June 28-29, 2010
    Hollywood (Miami Suburb), FL
    Westin-Diplomat Hotel - 3555 S. Ocean Drive - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 6-7, 2010
    Boston, MA
    Top of the Hub Restaurant - 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center -- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • July 12-13, 2010
    Kansas City, MO
    Venue TBD - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 19-20, 2010
    Portland, OR
    Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway at Salmon - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 19-20, 2010
    St. Helena (Napa Valley), CA
    Culinary Institute of America, Greystone EcoLab - 2555 Main Street- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • August 1-2, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Mandarin Oriental Hotel - 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, -- 8am - 5:pm

     
  • August 13-14, 2010
    Irvine (Dallas Suburb), TX
    Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas - 4150 North MacArthur Blvd. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • August 16-17, 2010
    Palm Beach, FL
    The Breakers - One South County Road -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • September 11-12, 2010
    Toronto, CANADA, ON
    Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • September 12-13, 2010
    Tulsa, OK
    Fleming's Steakhouse in 1976 Utica Square (at 21st and Utica) - 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • September 21-22, 2010
    Louisville, KY
    Sullivan University NCHS, 3101 Bardstown Rd - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • September 23-24, 2010
    Greenville, SC
    The Lazy Goat restaurant, 170 River Place - 8am-5:30pm

     

Certified Sommelier Exam - $295

Mandatory prerequisite: Introductory Sommelier Course. One-day exam only

  • December 6, 2009
    Tucson, AZ
    Hacienda del Sol, 5601 N Hacienda del Sol Rd -- 8am - 5:30pm

    (23 students)
     
  • December 18, 2009
    Campbell (S. San Jose), CA
    Professional Culinary Institute - 700 W. Hamilton Ave., -- 8am-5:30pm

    (17 students)
     
  • January 29, 2010
    New York, NY
    former Fiamma Restaurant Bld, 206 Spring Street, between Sullivan St. & 6th Ave - 8am - 4:00pm

    (19 students)
     
  • February 16, 2010
    Boston, MA
    Top of the Hub Restaurant - 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center -- 8am - 5:30pm

    (21 students)
     
  • March 15, 2010
    Orlando, FL
    California Grill at Disney Contemporary Hotel - 4600 North World Drive -- 8am-4pm

     
  • March 15, 2010
    Santa Fe, NM
    Coyote Café, a32 West Water St -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • March 26, 2010
    Campbell (San Jose suburb), CA
    Professional Culinary Institute - 700 W. Hamilton Ave., -- 8am-5:30pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • March 29, 2010
    Laguna Beach, CA
    Montage Resort & Spa, 30801 S Coast Hwy - 8am-5:30pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • March 29, 2010
    Las Vegas, NV
    Bellagio Resort Hotel & Casino - 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd -- 7:45am-5:30pm

     
  • April 6, 2010
    Palm Beach, FL
    The Breakers, One South County Road - 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • April 10, 2010
    Cincinnati, OH
    Mid West Culinary School at Cincinnati State, 3520 Central Parkway

     
  • April 21, 2010
    New Orleans, LA
    Commander's Palace, 1403 Washington Ave - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • April 27, 2010
    Seattle, WA
    Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 5, 2010
    San Francisco, CA
    Hotel Palomar, 12 4th St. at Market -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 10, 2010
    Beverly Hills, CA
    Spago Beverly Hills, 176 North Cañon Dr. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 10, 2010
    Chicago, IL
    Mortons The Steakhouse, 65 East Wacker Place -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • May 16, 2010
    Atlanta, GA
    103 West, 103 West Paces Ferry Rd. -- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • May 23, 2010
    Aspen, CO
    The Little Nell, 675 E. Durant Ave - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • June 4, 2010
    New York, NY
    Former Fiamma Restaurant Bld, 206 Spring Street, between Sullivan St. & 6th Ave - 8am - 5:00pm

     
  • June 14, 2010
    Raleigh, NC
    Angus Barn Restaurant - 9401 Glenwood Avenue (Highway 70 at Aviation Parkway) 8am - 5:30 pm

     
  • June 28, 2010
    Vancouver, BC
    International Culinary School @ Art Institute, 300 - 609 Granville St- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • June 30, 2010
    Hollywood (Miami Suburb), FL
    Westin-Diplomat Hotel - 3555 S. Ocean Drive - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 6, 2010
    St. Louis, MO
    Venue TBD - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 18, 2010
    Portland, OR
    Heathman Restaurant & Bar, 1001 SW Broadway at Salmon - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • July 31, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Mandarin Oriental Hotel - 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, -- 8am - 5:pm

     
  • September 13, 2010
    Toronto, CANADA, ON
    Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay Street - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • Septepber 14, 2010
    Tulsa, OK
    Fleming's Steakhouse in 1976 Utica Square (at 21st and Utica) - 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • September 20, 2010
    Indianapolis, IN
    National Wine & Spirits, 700 West Morris St. - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • September 22, 2010
    Greenville, SC
    The Lazy Goat restaurant, 170 River Place - 8am-5:30pm

     

Advanced Course/Exam - $895


Please note the new policy regarding deadlines for upcoming Advanced Courses. From calendar 2010 on there will be separate deadlines for each of the three Advanced Courses. Students whose applications are not accepted for an earlier course are welcome to reapply for a later course in the same calendar year.

Click the date below to submit an application.

April 26-30, Anaheim, CA - Application Period Closed

August 9-13, Cincinnati, OH - Applications are due on April 9th

October 25-29, Aspen, CO - Applications not currently being accepted Application will be posted May 25 and due by June 25

For information call (707)255-5056.


M.S. Diploma Exam - $800

The Masters Exam is by invitation only.

STEP 2: Credt Card Payment

Credit Card Payment for Introductory Course and Certified Exam Only

You may also apply by mail (with check) and by fax (with credit card only); phone orders will not be accepted. You must be at least 21 years of age to participate in courses.

To apply by mail, please print and complete this form, then mail to:

    Court of Master Sommeliers
    American Chapter
    P.O. Box 6170
    Napa, CA 94581
    Fax: 707.255.2868

Make checks payable to Court of Master Sommeliers. If you have any questions, please call 707.255.5056.

Street address and zip code listed below must match the credit card or it will result in an Address Verification Security (AVS) mismatch. With an AVS mismatch funds may be earmarked for the CMS for 3-10 days but will not be permanently withdrawn from the credit card. Please contact your bank to confirm the address on file for the credit card being used before proceeding.

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    • STEP 3: Submit Payment

    Cancellation Policy: The Court of Master Sommeliers must receive written communication of cancellation. Notification must be emailed to klewis@mastersommeliers.org. Candidates will receive a full refund of the program fee, less a $40.00 administrative fee per registrant, if cancellation is more then 31 days before program. If cancellation is between 15 days to 30 days candidates will receive a 50% refund; less then 15 days prior to the program there is no refund or transfer of funds to another program. The Court of Master Sommeliers does not carry credit on the books from one calendar year to another.