8 Viticulture Preparatory Programs

The Viticulture A.A.S. program is designed for students interested in working with grapevines, vineyards, and wine production. It offers a comprehensive blend of classroom instruction and hands-on exp...

This program will provide foundational knowledge and skills for the next generation of wine-grape growers and wine producers in the Sierra Nevada foothills region of northern California. The program offers introductory training appropriate for local and regional wine-related employment opportunities and further training at 4-year programs in viticulture and oenology.

This certificate program offers students the opportunity to learn about the complex and vast wine industry, paving the way for a potential future global wine world. Wine studies courses generally include field studies to vineyards and wineries in the region.

Do you already have basic notions in the field of wine and want to deepen your knowledge? Whether you are a professional in the restaurant industry or an avowed amateur, the Wine Professional modules have been tailor-made to quench your thirst for learning. Thanks to the advice of seasoned teachers, numerous tastings and enriching meetings with producers, this program will equip you with the expertise necessary to advise your clientele perfectly.

To get an international overview of the wine industry and obtain a certification that will open doors for you all over the world, the ITHQ offers cutting-edge training in English: WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines .

This is a practical, work-related City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry course. It is designed to develop the skills of those working in the floristry industry, who have achieved a Level 2 Diploma in Floristry or equivalent, or who have extensive industry experience. Students attend the college three days per week.

Let your passion for the environment ‘grow and bloom.’ A horticulture career sees you responsible for preparing garden sites, planting flowers and shrubs, adjusting water irrigation systems and much more! Build your horticulture skills and learn environmentally sustainable practices.

This avant-garde training is aimed at professionals from the wine world wishing to deepen their knowledge of the techniques of tasting and evaluating wines and spirits from around the world.