From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦ From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦ From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦ From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦ From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦ From 12–18 May 2026 | A nationwide celebration of careers across the UK wine industry ✦

Wine education and training

Wine education and training builds knowledge, confidence and capability, supporting progression within a skilled and specialist professional sector.

The value of wine education and training

Learning opportunities range from introductory courses to advanced professional qualifications covering tasting, production, service, sales and business operations. High-quality wine education and training helps individuals develop technical understanding while building practical skills that are valued across the sector, recognised by employers and applicable across a wide range of professional roles.

As standards rise and sustainability becomes increasingly important, ongoing learning supports professional credibility and adaptability. Structured study allows people to respond confidently to industry change, refine expertise over time and remain competitive as roles evolve and new specialisms continue to emerge.

National Wine Careers Week highlights how wine education and training connects directly to employment, helping learners choose appropriate courses, understand progression routes and plan realistic, achievable next steps with greater confidence and clarity across the wider UK wine sector today.