Wine Marketing & Sales

South Seattle College ETPL
The program provides introductory and professional development classes relating to the wine industry. Options include the following: Winemaking (learning to produce quality wines and develop an individual style of wine); Wine Marketing and Sales; and Food and Wine Pairing (the intricacies of bridging food and wine). The program prepares individuals for a career in the wine industry, and provides advanced skill training for those already employed in the industry. Must be 21 years or older to apply.

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,445.75

Total required fees

$150.00

Books and supplies

$110.00

Locations

Seattle

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

53

Credits

561

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Wine Steward/Sommelier

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

69%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.66

Typical (median) annual earnings

$47,719.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Wine Steward/Sommelier

Manufacturing

35%

Other Industries

30%

Retail Trade

20%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
33%
Female
67%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
8%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
33%
50 and over
33%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
9%
Some college experience, but no degree
21%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
48%