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 (Level 1) - $495

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

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

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

    (58 students)
     
  • August 1-2, 2010
    Washington, DC
    Mandarin Oriental Hotel - 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, -- 8am - 5:pm
    FULL - wait list only.
    Complete full registration form to get on waitlist.
     
  • August 13-14, 2010
    Irving (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 15-16, 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.
     
  • 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

     
  • October 2-3, 2010
    San Francisco, CA
    Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary Street at Taylor - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • October 4-5, 2010
    Traverse City, MI
    Hagerty Conference Center, Northwestern Michigan College - 715 E. Front Street -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • November 2-3, 2010
    Lahaina, Maui, HI
    Westin Maui Resort & Spa, 2365 Ka'anapali Parkway - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • November 14-15, 2010
    Colorado Springs, CO
    The Broadmoor , 1 Lake Avenue - 8am -- 5:30pm

     
  • November 22-23, 2010
    San Diego, CA
    Grand del Mar - 5300 Grand Del Mar Court -- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • December 6-7, 2010
    Tucson, AZ
    Hacienda del Sol, 5601 N Hacienda del Sol Rd -- 8am - 5:30pm

    8 seats left.
     

Certified Sommelier Exam (Level 2) - $295

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

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

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

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

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

     
  • September 17, 2010
    Campbell (San Jose Suburb), CA
    Professional Culinary Institute - 700 W. Hamilton Ave -- 8am-5:30pm

    4 seats left.
     
  • 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

     
  • October 1, 2010
    San Francisco, CA
    Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary Street at Taylor - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • October 4, 2010
    Pomona, CA
    Collins College of Hospitality Management @ CalPoly Univ.-3801 W. Temple Ave-8am-5:30pm

     
  • October 11, 2010
    Detroit (Bingham Farm), MI
    Shiraz Garden, 30100 Telegraph Rd - 8am - 5:30 pm

     
  • November 1, 2010
    Kissimmee, FL
    Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center, 6000 W Osceola Pkw - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • November 4, 2010
    Lahaina, Maui, HI
    Westin Maui Resort & Spa, 2365 Ka'anapali Parkway - 8am-5:30pm

     
  • November 17, 2010
    Anaheim, CA
    Napa Rose @ Disney's Grand Californian Hotel-1600 S. Disneyland Drive -- 8am-5:30pm

     
  • December 5, 2010
    Tucson, AZ
    Hacienda del Sol, 5601 N Hacienda del Sol Rd -- 8am - 5:30pm

     
  • Certified Sommelier Exam Schedule,
    2011 schedule will be posted in November or December
     

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.

2011 Advanced Sommelier Courses will be posted November or December

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

August 9-13, Cincinnati, OH - Application Period Closed

October 25-29, Aspen, CO - Application Period Closed

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.

Applicant Information:

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*FOR CERTIFIED REGISTRANTS ONLY – List Date Passed the Introductory Course

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    *Expiration Date

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  • Billing Information:
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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.

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