Society of Wine Educators

The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) offers three prestigious certifications: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), Certified Wine Educator (CWE), and the entry-level Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate (HBSC), featured in our Somm Essentials Program. At San Francisco Wine School, an SWE-approved provider, we offer learning opportunities for all three credentials.

With in-house SWE expertise—our founder, Master Sommelier David Glancy, is a CSW, CWE, and former SWE board member, while our COO, Kristin Campbell, serves on the SWE board—you’ll get top-tier education and preparation.

We provide a CSW prep course and a proven path to the CWE exam. Learn more about our CSW course or Contact Us for details!

Educational Guidance

You can earn your HBSC through our Somm Essentials certification, take our CSW credential prep program or follow our proven curriculum to prepare for the distinguished Certified Wine Educator certification.