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[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”spotlight-section-inner”][vc_column_inner width=”3/12″][vc_column_text]APWASI offers affordable certified online wine courses and wine education for everyone from wine enthusiasts to sommeliers and others looking for careers in the wine and spirit industry. During times of distress and immense pressure we must support one another as best as we can. APWASI is committed to all, especially the hospitality, airline, restaurant, tourism, wine and spirit, and all ancillary services. Our online wine courses are specially priced for these challenging times. Be ready, be certified, and when the economy is re-opened be confident when seeking that new position.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”9/12″][product_category per_page=”3″ columns=”3″ orderby=”date” order=”ASC” category=”spotlight”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_raw_html el_class=”hideinfo”]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1595741979791{background-color: #e7e7e7 !important;}” el_class=”homesection2 hiderow”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”22290″ img_size=”375×115″][vc_column_text]We know these are trying times with a lot of people isolated. We’re cutting all our prices to the bone to try and do our part. These prices and gifts are only available for a limited time.
All Course Enrollments come with:
- FREE APWASI Tasting Mat
- FREE APWASI Virtual Wine Assistant for Wine/Food Pairing
- FREE Seven Noble Grapes E-Magazine
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FREE 6-Month Access to Quini
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$99.95
FREE 1-Year Subscription to Wine Spectator Magazine!
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Convenient
Welcome to the fully digital online wine learning experience. Our online wine education is accessible for you at anywhere and at any time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Practical
Our online wine courses are designed with you in mind, focused on how the content you learn can be applied in the real world, in the wine industry. So whether, you are a wine professional, wine connoisseur, or just curious about wine, this knowledge will guide you into a great wine journey.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Certification
Our online wine courses generally take 19-25 hours to complete at your own self pace. Upon completion, you will receive a designation and certification that is globally recognized.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”overflowed_content homesection4″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Do I Need Experience?
No prior experience is needed to study our online wine courses. Our wine courses are designed to guide you through from the basics to becoming a Wine Expert in a matter of weeks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
What Will You Learn?
APWASI Wine education re-defines your way of learning about wines. Through learning about the history, culture and geography of wines, you will become a more-rounded student as you gain more in-depth knowledge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1606481469657{background-color: #dddddd !important;}” el_class=”apwasi-learning-cycle”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]
Adopting the APWASI Learning Cycle (ALC)
The APWASI Online Wine Courses prepares you to face the future on a digital platform. The APWASI ALC opens a full learning system to you:
- Beginning with the online wine and spirit education of your choice.
- Exciting extra on-line features through our strategic partners giving you the full picture of study, research and career prospecting.
- Finally, you can register with a recruitment company who will assist you in finding a new career or position in line with your skills and experience.
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Value: $780 USD
[/vc_column_text][/evc_tabs_item][evc_tabs_item tab_title=”Step 4″][vc_column_text]Plus, as an APWASI student you can access the following complimentary online:
• FREE APWASI Tasting Mat
• FREE APWASI Virtual Wine Assistant for Wine/Food Pairing
• FREE Seven Noble Grapes E-Magazine
You can also use Latina Wine, an app created by wine critic and journalist Florent Michel specializing in Latin American wine.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”34770″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://latinawine.com”][/evc_tabs_item][evc_tabs_item tab_title=”Step 5″][vc_column_text]And there is more, APWASI has a strategic alliance with Jancis Robinson so, as an APWASI student, you are able to enjoy a 23% discount on her reference material at www.jancisrobinson.com.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”34649″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.jancisrobinson.com”][/evc_tabs_item][evc_tabs_item tab_title=”Step 6″][vc_column_text]Yes, there are more advantages being an enrolled APWASI student, you receive a complimentary one-year online subscription to the prestigious Wine Spectator Magazine with whom APWASI has a strategic alliance.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22289″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.winespectator.com”][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text]
$99.95
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For almost five decades Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants has been a world leader is hospitality executive search – International and independent hotel companies, restaurants, food service companies, cruise lines, casinos and applicants alike.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”34682″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.renardinternational.com”][/evc_tabs_item][/evc_tabs][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][evc_section_title text_alignment=”left” title_tag=”h1″ title=”Testimonials”][evc_testimonials orderby=”ID” custom_class=”section-row testimonials-section” carousel_speed=”10000″ image_size=”thumbnail”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”overflowed_content homesection4″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover Online Wine and Spirit Courses” google_fonts=”font_family:Noto%20Sans%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apwasi.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fonline-courses%2Fwine-courses%2F|||”][vc_column_text]The APWASI Online Wine Courses provides you with education, practical training and a certification that is recognized globally.[/vc_column_text][product_category per_page=”4″ columns=”4″ orderby=”menu_order” order=”ASC” category=”online-courses”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1616481142630{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”section-row testimonials-section”][vc_column][stm_testimonials testimonials_slides_per_row=”2″ testimonials_title=”TESTIMONIALS”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1592722072681{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #273044 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”overflowed_content”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Expertise
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The APWASI online wine and spirit courses are curated and developed by Dr. Clinton Lee, who is an international wine lecturer, wine writer and critic who has delivered lectures to a wide body of audiences ranging from professional bodies to wine aficionados. Dr. Lee has travelled to all the major wine regions of the world and infuses his wine knowledge with his Doctoral knowledge, which was based on Cultural Diversity and organizational culture. Using both specialized knowledge streams he effectively projects them as a bridge to explore other cultures.
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APWASI Goals
Our Mission
The Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute is committed to promoting, expanding, and developing a greater consciousness about global awareness, diversity, and inclusivity in our lives. Countries, communities and individuals will be encouraged to develop a broader and wider understanding of these principles. Understanding is gained through cultural interaction, experience, and adventure. Thereby, stimulating greater appreciation of the historical, geographical, social norms, stories, legends, food, wine, and cultural values of each different country in the different continents.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read More” color=”primary” css_animation=”slideInLeft” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apwasi.com%2Fapwasi-is-a-non-profit-dedicated-to-online-learning-courses-and-certification-around-wine-spirits-and-luxury-items%2Fabout-us%2Fapwasi-goals%2F|title:Read%20More||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”35751″ parallax_speed_bg=”2″ disable_element=”yes” el_class=”homesection3 hiderow”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
APWASI Global Social Media Contest
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WIN A FREE ONLINE COURSE
Simply post about APWASI to any of your social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to enter.
This month’s theme: the wines of Argentina!
Prizes:
1st: Wine Essentials I Course ($199 value)
2nd: Wine Essentials I Course ($199 value)
3rd: Consumer Wine Course ($99 value)
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Priority Rebound Training
APWASI is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver, Canada dedicated to providing wine and spirit education to hospitality professionals and connoisseurs.
Develop your expertise with instant access to our courses. All courses have multiple lessons, expansive video, quizzes and a final exam that allow you to get certified.
Our courses strive not only to give you the knowledge you need, but the cultural context and history that will allow you to be a true specialist.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Wine Courses” color=”primary” css_animation=”left-to-right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apwasi.com%2Fproduct-category%2Fonline-courses%2Fwine-courses%2F|||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”34067″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_rounded”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”overflowed_content blog-section hideinfo” css=”.vc_custom_1616395082771{background-color: #dddddd !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
APWASI Blog
Check out our latest blog entries. Also, feel free to ask questions of interest that we may feature here.[/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”post” max_items=”3″ initial_loading_animation=”none” grid_id=”vc_gid:1637463384068-3be239a4-c365-4″ taxonomies=”531″][vc_btn title=”View all Blog Posts” color=”blue” align=”center” css_animation=”none” link=”url:%2Fapwasi-blog%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_speed_bg=”1.6″ css=”.vc_custom_1616395100433{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 29px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #273044 !important;}” el_class=”stm_fixed_background hideinfo”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SUCCESS STORIES” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1588766085096{margin-bottom: 51px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1436163882282{margin-bottom: 46px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”32427″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_border” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Jeff Osborne is a Toronto-based sommelier and wine business professional. With several years of restaurant and hotel food and beverage management experience across 4 countries Jeff found his true calling while studying WSET with Dr. Lee at Vinoscenti / BC Wine School in Vancouver. Now based in Toronto and with a sommelier designation under his belt, Jeff works on the wine agency side focused on sales and distribution of premium wine to restaurants, hotels, and private customers while also finding time to occasionally sommelier on the side.
A recent highlight in Jeff’s career was being brought on to curate all the wine content for RC Show 2020, Canada’s largest hospitality trade show. Jeff curated and executed a Sommelier Service competition judged by local master Sommeliers with a $3,000 prize for the champ, led a panel of 3 winemakers on the topic of organic, biodynamic and natural wine and orchestrated a 3 day “walk around tasting” inclusive of 18 wine agencies / wineries. When not selling or talking about wine, Jeff and his partner Madi love eating and adventuring their way through major cities and off-the-beaten-track destinations. Visit Jeff on Instagram at @jeffosborne_
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