Please contact The Court of Master Sommeliers for further information before applying.

The Certified Sommelier qualification is the primary certification for Sommeliers and beverage professionals in the hospitality industry and is intended to provide a meaningful qualification for the working Sommelier. The examination will recognise beverage professionals whose knowledge, skills and demeanour are worthy of the title – Certified Sommelier.

Eligibility

The Certified Sommelier Examination is open to all applicants aged 18 or above who have attained the Introductory Sommelier Certificate within the past two years, and who are currently working and residing within the Asia Pacific region. Students who fail to meet the eligibility requirements may have their enrolment cancelled and fees refunded in full.

Applicants must hold a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) which is valid in the State of Victoria. For further information please contact the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation's website.