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Sommelier Certification Pathways

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WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Cape Wine Academy — choosing the right route.

Sommelier Certification Pathways\n\nMost African somms combine WSET (knowledge) with the Cape Wine Academy or Court of Master Sommeliers (service).\n\n## Roadmap\n\n1. WSET Level 2 (essentials)\n2. WSET Level 3 (intermediate; gateway to professional work)\n3. Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory (service)\n4. Cape Wine Diploma or WSET Diploma (specialist)\n