Collection: Education

The Atlantic Chapter provides certification courses for both wine and beer, employing a number of highly experienced instructors with many years of experience in their respective industries.

Course Cancellation and Refund Policy

Individuals registered for a CAPS‐AC course who decide not to proceed are asked to contact the Director of the Education Committee as soon as possible so their spot can be offered to the next person in line on the waitlist. Refunds can be provided to those who provide notice of cancellation up to 7 days before the course begins.

After the course has begun, no refunds will be provided for course withdrawals. Students are expected to review the syllabus and ensure there aren’t any conflicts with exam times.  Supplemental exam dates will not be given.

To pass a course, students must achieve a minimum 70% overall final score, as well as a collective average of 70% on tasting components. 

Students have four years to complete the program starting from when they start Sensory Development & Wine Styles.

Payment Plans

Students can sign up to a class and pay via a payment plan, typically 3 or 4 payments over the course of class. Please contact us directly for this option. Payment must be made in full before writing the final exam and no final mark will be given until payment is complete. If a student resigns from class with remaining payments they will be required to complete all payments within 30 days. We cannot carry over partial payments into future classes