Essex Local Wine School | Level One Associate Certification

Name: Essex Local Wine School | Level One Associate Certification: June 2026 – 2nd June 2026
Brand: Academy of Cheese
Price: 195 GBP
Availability: InStock

9.30am - 4.30pm

£195

Why Choose This Course?

Learn to taste cheese like an expert.

Do you have a passion for cheese? If so, why not expand your knowledge with The Academy of Cheese Level One course. For all lovers of cheese, increase your knowledge to share with family & friends or to enhance your career. This course is an introduction to all types of cheese, cheese making and learning to taste cheese the Academy way.

Join Certified Academy of Cheese and WSET Wine Educator, Liz Gibson, as she takes you through the basics of how cheese is made, how to make a great cheese board selection and the flavours and profiles of the 25 Level One cheeses.

What can you expect:
The course is completed within one day, you will learn all about the world’s classic cheeses, how they are made, their history and what they taste like. We use specialist training materials from the Academy of Cheese, taste 12 classic cheeses and learn about cheese in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Who’s it for?
Anybody with an interest in Cheese! Level One is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of cheese and cheesemaking whether out of their own passion or as a stepping-stone in their career.

Students may elect to sit the Academy of Cheese® Level One Associate exam, at no extra cost, after completing the course – this exam can be taken online, at home and at the convenience of the student. Anyone who successfully completes this exam will receive a certificate and pin badge – as well as the right to say they are a Certified Associate of the Academy of Cheese!

Will There Be Wine?
A tasting of 6 wines will be included in the course fee – we are a wine school after all! While the focus of the day is very much on cheese, students will also have the opportunity to taste 6 wines on the day chosen specifically to help demonstrate cheese pairing principles.

What’s Included for the course fee?
– 1 day classroom course with a certified Academy of Cheese® Training Partner
– Taste 12 cheeses over the course
– Learn about 25 different cheese styles
– Taste 6 wines to learn about cheese pairing principles
– Academy of Cheese printed delegate pack
– Hardcopy of the Level One Cheese book (detailing 25 different cheese styles)
– 12 month access to the Academy of Cheese online
– Access to online Learning Road and Cheese Library
– Level One Exam (taken online in your own time)
– Certificate and Pin Badge upon completion of the exam

Course benefits at a glance

Expert-Led by a Dual Cheese & Wine Specialist

Enjoy a dedicated session on the art of pairing cheese and wine, leveraging Victoria’s wine expertise to unlock perfect flavour combinations.

Official Academy of Cheese Level One Preparation

A full day of immersive, classroom-style learning that prepares students for the Academy of Cheese Level One assessment, with all core topics covered and explained in a clear, structured way.

Taste 12 Exceptional Cheeses (Plus Wine Samples)

Experience a guided professional tasting of 12 carefully selected cheeses, supported by complementary wine samples to bring pairings to life.

Essex Local Wine School | Level One Associate Certification

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Who is the course for?

Anybody with an interest in Cheese! Level 1 is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of cheese and cheesemaking whether out of their own passion or as a stepping-stone in their career.

Students may elect to sit the Academy of Cheese® Level 1 Associate exam after completing the course – this exam can be taken online, at home and at the convenience of the student. Anyone who successfully completes this exam will receive a certificate and badge – as well as the right to say they are qualified in cheese!