Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier Certificate
The Certified Sommelier is the primary qualification for hospitality wine and beverage professionals, recognizing sommeliers whose knowledge, skills, and professionalism merit the title.
Prerequisite: Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Certificate (must be completed within 2 years).
Objectives:
- To create a minimum standard of service and knowledge for the Hospitality Industry.
- To provide successful candidates with credentials to show employers their skills have been evaluated at a high level of proficiency by the leading authority on beverage service – the Internationally recognised Court of Master Sommeliers Worldwide.
- To create a certification that provides all successful candidates with a sense of accomplishment while providing the most dedicated students an opportunity to further their education and skills at the Advanced and Masters levels.
The Certified Sommelier Examination comprises three parts:
- Short written theory paper of 40 multiple choice and short answer questions.
- Tasting test consisting of two wines tasted blind, and answered on a Tasting Grid.
- Practical service test.
Read more about Court of Master Sommeliers HERE
FAQ
Can I skip directly to Advanced levels?
No. Each CMS level must be completed in order.
Can I sign up for both Introductory and Certified now?
Yes. You can register for both courses now, and if you don’t pass the Introductory, we will refund the Certified exam fee with the exception of a small refund fee if you paid by invoice.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Price:
The course fee is 3,600 DKK and exempt from VAT.
Where and When:
All classes will be at our premises at Hotel- og Restaurantskolen, Vigerslev Allé 18, 2500 Valby, Denmark.
The course will take place on the following date: March 27 2026 from 9.30 – 17.00
Payment:
In case of cancellation of registration before December 1st 2025 the total course fee will be refunded with the exception of a small refund fee if you paid by invoice.
In case of cancellation between December 1st 2025 and February 25th 2026 50% of the course fee will be refunded
In case of cancellation after February 25th 2026 the course fee will not be refunded.
Your place on the course is not guaranteed until we have received your payment.
In case you do not pass the exam, your money will not be refunded.
Contact:
Questions regarding the content and organization of the course: Philip Nordstrand: philip@vinakademiet.dk or Edouard Oger M.S: edouard@courtofmastersommeliers.org
Questions regarding registration and payment: Hotel- og Restaurantskolen - see contact information on the bottom of the page.
