Wine Service Management Certificate

Turn your passion for wine and hospitality into a rewarding career. This flexible program combines online courses, tastings, and hospitality training to get you ready for the wine tourism industry.

Certificate

27 Credit Hours

In-Person

Hybrid

Program Overview

This program provides a foundation in culinary arts, hospitality, and business. Learn to describe wines to guests, taste wines from around the world, and improve the dining experience through food and wine pairing. Start a career in wine marketing and sales, and help customers find wines that suit their preferences.

Career Outlook

Wine tourism is thriving in the Finger Lakes region, increasing the demand for wine service professionals. Our Wine Service Management program prepares you for front-of-house roles in wine and hospitality, such as:
- Tasting Room Associate or Manager
- Wine Steward or Sommelier
- Wine Sales and Marketing
- Wine Tour Guide
- Food and Beverage Manager
Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more.

Spring start recommended. If you start this program in spring as a full-time student, you'll learn about wine as it goes from vine to bottle. Then, you'll graduate right before the wine tourism hiring season begins.

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll help you select courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.
- Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
- Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.
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Where Our Students Transfer

Continue your education by transferring to our Event and Hospitality Management AAS or Culinary Arts AAS degree programs. With an associate degree, you'll be well-positioned to advance quickly in your career or enter a four-year program to further specialize your knowledge of food and beverage.
Wine and Food Pairing Expertise

Discover the joy of a perfect pairing. Our beverage and culinary fundamentals courses teach how sweetness, acidity, and body influence the palate. In tasting labs, you'll sample wines with different foods to see how these elements interact.

Learn from Industry Experts

Connect with the local wine community through hands-on experiences and networking opportunities. Our instructors and industry partners are experts who share their practical insights in the classroom.

From guest lectures by winery owners to guided tours of wine trails, you’ll see what makes the Finger Lakes a top wine destination. Complete 300 hours of professional work experience at hospitality businesses during the program.

Some of our Finger Lakes partners in food, wine, and hospitality include:
- New York Kitchen
- Barnstormer Winery
- Pleasant Valley Wine Company
- Heron Hill Winery
- Billsboro Winery
- Silver Thread Winery
Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses available in this program include:

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Food and Wine Facilities

During the program, you'll spend time at hands-on teaching facilities, including the Viticulture and Wine Center in Geneva and New York Kitchen in Canandaigua.

These facilities let you experience professional tasting rooms and restaurant environments firsthand, preparing you for a career in the industry.

Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarship Opportunities

Earn a quality education at an affordable rate. With our low cost per credit and general scholarship opportunities, you can maximize your potential with minimal debt. Our financial aid counselors will guide you through the process and help you understand college costs.

$5,544

per year for in-state tuition ($231 per credit hour).
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72%

of students are eligible for financial aid or scholarships.
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$23M

in financial aid was disbursed to our students last year.
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Wine Service Management Certificate

Program Overview

Career Outlook

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

Where Our Students Transfer

Wine and Food Pairing Expertise

Learn from Industry Experts

Sample Courses

Food and Wine Facilities

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