Wine Confidence Course with RSA Certificate

Learn Wine with Confidence: Tasting, Pairing & Professional Service Skills



2 x 3 hours Location Melbourne Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 5 to 30   $699
Learn Wine with Confidence — From Tasting to Service
Step into the world of wine through a fun, interactive and professionally guided wine program designed for hospitality professionals, aspiring sommeliers and wine lovers alike.
Across online learning and an immersive tasting experience in Melbourne, you’ll develop practical wine knowledge, tasting confidence and real-world service skills you can immediately apply at work or in everyday life.
No previous wine knowledge needed — just curiosity and a love for great wine.
What You'll Learn
*Understand wine styles, regions and grape varieties
* Taste wine professionally using sensory analysis techniques
* Learn food and wine pairing principles
*Build confidence recommending and discussing wine
*Improve wine service, presentation and upselling skills
* Discover how climate, terroir and winemaking influence flavour
Course Structure
Online Theory Sessions
Interactive classes covering:
Wine history & culture
Old World vs New World wines
Viticulture & winemaking
Wine tasting techniques
Aromas & flavour development
Food pairing principles
Hospitality service & guest experience
Modern wine trends and sales confidence
Practical Tasting Experience — Melbourne
Put theory into practice with a guided tasting session featuring premium wines from different regions and styles.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience with:
Professional wine tasting techniques
Decanting & presentation
Guest interaction & wine recommendations
Food pairing discussions
Service confidence in real hospitality scenarios
Who This Course Is For
Hospitality professionals wanting to improve wine knowledge
Venue staff looking to build confidence with guests
Aspiring sommeliers
Wine enthusiasts wanting a structured but approachable learning experience
By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with practical wine knowledge, refined tasting skills and the confidence to speak about wine naturally and professionally.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 7 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Wine Confidence Course with RSA Certificate

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 15 Nov 2026, 6:18am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

60 upcoming dates between 17 Nov 2026 and 28 Dec 2027.

  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 10am-1pm then Tue 24 Nov, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 6pm-9pm then Tue 24 Nov, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm then Tue 8 Dec, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm then Tue 8 Dec, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm then Tue 22 Dec, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 15 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm then Tue 22 Dec, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 29 Dec 2026, 10am-1pm then Tue 5 Jan, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 29 Dec 2026, 6pm-9pm then Tue 5 Jan, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 12 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 19 Jan, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 12 Jan 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 19 Jan, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 26 Jan 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 2 Feb, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 26 Jan 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 2 Feb, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 9 Feb 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 16 Feb, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 9 Feb 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 16 Feb, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 23 Feb 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 2 Mar, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 23 Feb 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 2 Mar, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 9 Mar 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 16 Mar, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 9 Mar 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 16 Mar, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 23 Mar 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 30 Mar, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 23 Mar 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 30 Mar, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 6 Apr 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 13 Apr, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 6 Apr 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 13 Apr, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 20 Apr 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 27 Apr, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 20 Apr 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 27 Apr, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 4 May 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 11 May, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 4 May 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 11 May, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 18 May 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 25 May, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 18 May 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 25 May, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 1 Jun 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 8 Jun, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 1 Jun 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 8 Jun, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 15 Jun 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 22 Jun, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 15 Jun 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 22 Jun, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 29 Jun 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 6 Jul, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 29 Jun 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 6 Jul, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 13 Jul 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 20 Jul, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 13 Jul 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 20 Jul, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 27 Jul 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 3 Aug, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 27 Jul 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 3 Aug, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 10 Aug 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 17 Aug, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 10 Aug 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 17 Aug, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 24 Aug 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 31 Aug, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 24 Aug 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 31 Aug, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 7 Sep 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 14 Sep, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 7 Sep 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 14 Sep, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 21 Sep 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 28 Sep, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 21 Sep 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 28 Sep, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 5 Oct 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 12 Oct, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 5 Oct 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 12 Oct, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 19 Oct 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 26 Oct, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 19 Oct 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 26 Oct, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 2 Nov 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 9 Nov, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 2 Nov 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 9 Nov, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 16 Nov 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 23 Nov, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 16 Nov 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 23 Nov, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 30 Nov 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 7 Dec, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 30 Nov 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 7 Dec, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 14 Dec 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 21 Dec, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 14 Dec 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 21 Dec, 6pm-9pm
  • Tue 28 Dec 2027, 10am-1pm then Tue 4 Jan, 10am-1pm
  • Tue 28 Dec 2027, 6pm-9pm then Tue 4 Jan, 6pm-9pm
What you'll get
*Taste and analyse wine with greater confidence using professional sensory techniques.
*Understand and interpret wine labels from both Old World and New World regions.
*Pair wine and food in a way that enhances both the dining experience and guest satisfaction.
*Present, serve and decant wine with polished hospitality standards.
*Recommend wines confidently, engage guests naturally and improve wine sales through better service.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Waitstaff Sequence of Service ($170)
  • Customers Service Excellence ($130)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive sessions, which are 1 week apart.

Location

Melbourne, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 kms of Melbourne, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

Wine Confidence Course with RSA Certificate location
Your teacher

Elite Hospitality Training
Elite Hospitality Training

4.9 (35)
female Women-owned

Elite Hospitality Training delivers engaging, practical workshops for hospitality teams and professionals. Our sessions blend technical expertise with real-world service insight, enabling participants to refine their skills and consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Elite is designed for businesses that want their teams fully trained when needed, without relying on expensive management structures that often fail to deliver effective, hands-on training. We provide targeted, practical education that translates directly to the floor.
Alongside industry training, we also offer hospitality workshops and masterclasses for those outside the industry who are curious to learn, explore, and experience hospitality at a deeper level. These sessions are tailored for individuals, private groups, and corporate teams, combining hands-on learning with an engaging, immersive experience.

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