Here is our webinar schedule for 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
July 2025
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam July
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.
Login Instructions: At the appointed time, just click on this link: Saturday, July 19— 10:00 am central time—The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam.
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- 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.
This webinar is offered free-of-charge, and open to the public! There is no need to register in advance.
Chile—Geografía y Geología
This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE
From the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, and the Zona Austral—Chile is spectacularly diverse in its geography and geology. Join us for this one-hour session as we explore the mountains, rivers, currents, and climates of Chile…from the Norte Grande to Cape Horn.
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- 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.
- If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam July
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!
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- 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.
August 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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- This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
- If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
- Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
- If you have any questions about this event, 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.
The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam August
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.
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- 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.
September 2025
Sensing Spirits: A Guide to the Sensory Evaluation and Perception of Distilled Spirits.
This session will be presented by Ben Coffelt, CSE, CWE
The modern world of spirits contains the greatest diversity of aromatics, flavors, and colors than ever before. From the brightness of Tequila to the smokiness of Scotch, it can be a lot for any palate to handle! Join Ben Coffelt as we walk through how to systematically evaluate spirits by using three case studies: Bourbon, Tequila, and Gin. We’ll go over how to review each spirit and what components we should expect to find and identify.
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- Note: Taste-along spirits will be announced in the near future.
- 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.
