The CIA Certified Wine Professional™ Credential

If you're ready to advance your career in wine and food, one of the best ways to do it is by gaining independent validation of your wine expertise. Adding a CIA Certified Wine Professional (CWP) credential to your business card and résumé lets peers and employers know you have that expertise.

Certification is available at the Foundation (CWP) and Advanced (ACWP) levels and tests your wine knowledge through rigorous written and hands-on exams.

Level I—Certified Wine Professional™ (CWP)
The one-day CWP—Foundation Level I certification exam tests competency across a broad range of wine-related topics. Wine Immersion I or individual wine courses can help you prepare for the exam, but are not required. Learn more >

Level II—Advanced Certified Wine Professional (ACWP)
A follow-on to Level I certification, ACWP status can be achieved through further study—either on your own or with the help of professional wine courses at the Rudd Center. An optional half-day prep course is available the day before the ACWP exam. Learn more >