Description

Certified Sake Adviser

Prepare for a career in the restaurant, beverage, or food industry with our Certified Sake Adviser course. This course offers essential background knowledge on sake, including its history, production process, and types. Students will gain the skills to confidently explain basic sake varieties and brewing methods.

Note: Certified Sake Adviser graduates are eligible to enroll in the advanced Certified Sake Sommelier Course.

Course Schedule

Monday, September 14, 2026

• Online Lecture: 9:00am – 4:00pm PT | 12:00pm – 7:00pm ET

Please adjust accordingly for your own time zone.

Exam Schedule & Details

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

• Online Exam: 11:00am – 12:00pm PT |  2:00pm – 3:00pm ET

Please adjust the schedule to your local time zone.

The one-hour exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions based on the textbook and lecture material. A blind tasting exam is not included at the Sake Adviser level.
Note: A minimum score of 75% is required to pass.

Main Concepts Covered

• • The history of sake in Japan
  • Sake ingredients and brewing processes
  • Sake terminology and reading production labels
  • Principles of sake storage, selection, and service
  • Introduction to sake tasting and analysis

Study Support

All students will receive a review guide to support course preparation. We encourage students to contact us prior to the course with any questions regarding materials.

Prerequisites

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Important Notice

• Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enroll and take the exam.
• Registration will close when the course reaches capacity or after the enrollment deadline Monday, August 31, 2026. Late registrations may be subject to additional textbook rush-shipping fees.
• Zoom access details will be provided after registration is complete.
• If a student cancels before tasting samples are shipped, a full refund will be issued. Cancellations made after samples have shipped are non-refundable; however, the course fee may be applied to a future class.
• Please register using your legal name as it appears on your government-issued ID. This name will be printed on your certificate.