Create Your Personalized CMS Exam Study Plan—Learn How Top Sommeliers Study Efficiently

Stop wasting time on inefficient study methods. Discover your unique learning style and build a customized study plan that maximizes retention and exam success. The same VARK framework used by hundreds of successful sommeliers.

Before you dive into wine regions, blind tasting, or service techniques, you need a study system that works for YOUR brain. This self-paced course teaches you how to identify your learning style, create personalized study materials, and build a realistic study plan that fits your schedule and maximizes retention. Whether you’re preparing for the CMS Certified Sommelier exam, WSET Level 3, or any wine certification, this course gives you the study framework used by over 200 successful sommeliers who’ve passed their exams on the first attempt.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Our Study Course!

    2. Theory Study Guide: How To Study

    3. How To Use This Course

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Intro Slideshow

    3. Module 2 Slideshow

    4. Slideshow Transcription

    5. Video Resources

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 3 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. VARK Quiz

    5. Video Resources

    6. Examples of Study Techniques for Different Learning Styles

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 4 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. Additional Study Resources

    5. Areas of Study

    1. Module Goals:

    2. Module 5 Slideshow

    3. Slideshow Transcription

    4. Example Study Plans

    1. Pulling Everything Together

    2. Planning for Future Learning

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 25 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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Our proven and effective study techniques will give you the right materials to succeed in studying for your wine exams. Perfect for the Certified or Advanced Sommelier exams, or for any other wine certification.

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FAQ

  • Q: Is this course only for CMS exam candidates?

    A: No! While the course was designed with CMS exams in mind, the study principles apply to any wine certification (WSET, CSW, FWS, etc.) or even non-wine exams. The VARK learning styles framework and study plan creation process work for any subject.

  • Q: How long does it take to complete this course?

    A: Most students complete the course in 2-4 hours. It’s self-paced, so you can work through it in one sitting or spread it over several days. You’ll have lifetime access to revisit materials as needed.

  • Q: Will this course teach me wine theory or blind tasting?

    A: No. This course focuses exclusively on HOW to study, not WHAT to study. It teaches you to identify your learning style and create a personalized study plan. For wine theory and blind tasting instruction, see our Certified Sommelier Prep Course or Blind Tasting Course.

  • Q: Do I need this course if I’m enrolling in your 10-week cohort?

    A: The 10-week Certified Sommelier Prep Course includes personalized study plan creation, so this course is optional. However, many students take this course first to build their study foundation before the cohort begins.

  • Q: What if I’ve already started studying for my exam?

    A: Perfect! This course will help you assess whether your current study methods are effective and make adjustments. Many students discover they’ve been using techniques that don’t match their learning style, which is why they feel stuck.

  • Q: Is there a refund policy?

    A: Due to the digital nature of this course and immediate access to all materials, we do not offer refunds. However, we’re confident this course will transform your study approach. If you have concerns, contact [email protected] before purchasing.

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Meet Your Instructor

Ashley Broshious

Instructor

Ashley passed the Advanced Sommelier exam in 2015 and has over 15 years of experience as both a sommelier and a wine educator. She has helped over 200 students pass the Certified Sommelier Exam and teaches for WSET, CSW, and many others. Her ability to bring focused knowledge and real life applications to our programs is invaluable in helping our students succeed. She is the created of the Sommelier Prep Course and the author of the soon to be published textbook on how to prepare and and pass your sommelier exams.