Here is our webinar schedule for the first part of 2025. Please note that we will be adding sessions as needed, so check back frequently to keep advised of all that we have going on! All times stated are in Central Time.
- Click here to download a list of webinar recordings available on SWE’s Webinar Library: SWE Webinar Library
March 2025
The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are considering stepping up to the Certified Wine Educator credential, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the exam itself (multiple choice, essay, and tasting portions) as well as the resources available to students for study and skills practice. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions that have been weighing on your mind. If you are considering whether the CWE is your next step (or just want to know more about the process), this 60-minute session is for you!
Login Instructions: At the appointed time, just click on this link: Saturday, March 29—at 10:00 am central time—The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam. There is no need to register in advance.
- When the SWE Adobe Connect homepage appears, click on “enter as a guest,” type in your name, and click “enter room.”
- There is no need for a dial-in number; audio will be available via the speakers on your computer or mobile device.
- If you have never attended an Adobe Connect event before, it is also a good idea to test your connection ahead of time (just click on the link).
- If you are having any trouble with your Adobe Connect connection, please see our SWE webinar Trouble-shooting page.
If you have any questions, please contact Jane Nickles: jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
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April 2025
The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
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Living History—The Rums and Stills of Guyana
This session will be presented by Ben Coffelt, CSE, CWE
The past informs the present and while that is true for all spirit categories, it is perhaps most true in Guyanese rum. Guyana embraces a rum making tradition going back centuries. These practices, methods, materials, and even equipment directly shape the rum of today. Join Ben Coffelt as we investigate the history behind the rums, the centuries-old wooden stills, and unique approach that makes Guyana one of the most distinctive rum producers.
- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
- Suggested taste-along beverages: El Dorado 5 Year, El Dorado 12 Year
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The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification, or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
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May 2025
Road Trip through Puglia
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
From Primitivo to Negroamaro, Puglia is a treasure trove of big, bold, flavorful red wines. However, the region is full of culinary delights (think “Assassin’s Spaghetti” and Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe) as well as cultural and archeological sites galore. Join us on this one-hour food, wine, and history tour of Puglia…from Alberobello to Lecce!
- This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
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