Webinars

  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

August 2026

Public Event

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam August

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.

Public Event

Saturday, August 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam August

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!

Read More

• 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.
• If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

Public Event

Saturday, August 22, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

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.

Read More

• 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 several times a year.

Members Only

Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

 The Many Faces of Valpolicella

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CWE, CSE

Valpolicella DOC—the leading red wine of Italy’s Veneto Region—is easy to drink, easy to find, and easy to love. There is however, more to Valpolicella than its perfect-for-pizza-and-pasta normale version…as evidenced by the fact that there are four separate appellations approved for its production. Join Jane Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification, as we dive into the many faces of Valpolicella and reveal the secrets behind Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG—in addition to the ever-consistent (and delicious) Valpolicella DOC.

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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.

September 2026

Public Event

Saturday, September 12, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam September

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!

Read More

• 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.

Public Event

Saturday, September 19, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam September

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.

Read More

• 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 several times a year.

Members Only

Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

 A Deep Dive into Ribera del Duero:

This session will be presented by Jane A. Nickles, CWE, CSE

One of modern Spain’s pre-eminent red wine-producing regions, Ribera del Duero has a long history of wine production, with some references dating it as far back as 2,600 years ago. Despite this history, when Ribera del Duero received its Denominación de Origen (DO) status in 1982, there were only nine wineries in the region. Since then, Ribera del Duero has evolved substantially. Over the past few decades, its finely crafted Tempranillo-based wines have risen to international prominence and today, the region boasts over 300 wineries. Join Jane A. Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification, in a deep dive into the wines of the Ribera del Duero DO (including a nod to obscure-but-delicious white and rosado wines of the region).

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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.

October 2026

Public Event

Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam October

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!

Read More

• 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.
• If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

Public Event

Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam October

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!

Read More

• 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.

Public Event

Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam October

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.

Read More

• 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 several times a year.