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Elevate Your Pour.

Professional wine & spirits education that connects you to careers. Start with our free Basics course, earn your credential, and get matched with top employers in the beverage industry.

How Thirst Academy Works

Learn at Your Pace

Video lessons, quizzes, and practical knowledge from industry professionals. Start free with our Basics course.

Earn Your Credential

Complete assessments and earn your Thirst Academy certification. Built around the Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier exam — also solid prep if you're working toward WSET, CSW, or CSS.

Get Hired

Browse our job board and apply directly to openings posted by restaurants, distributors, hotels, and importers looking for trained talent.

Thirst Academy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Featured Courses

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FREEBasics

Wine & Spirits Basics

Master the foundations of wine and spirits. Grape varieties, production methods, tasting technique, and service essentials.

6 units4 hours

PREMIUMIntroductory

Wine & Spirits Introductory

Deepen your knowledge with regional deep-dives, spirits categories, food pairing principles, and professional tasting methodology.

12 units8 hoursCertificate

PREMIUMCertified

Wine & Spirits Certified

Advanced theory, blind tasting mastery, cocktail construction, and exam prep built for the Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier exam — also useful prep for WSET, CSW, and CSS candidates.

14 units12 hoursCertificate

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