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Here is our webinar schedule for 2023 and the first part of 2024.  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.

December 2023

Public Event
Saturday, December 2, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

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!

Login Instructions: At the appointed time, just click on this link: Saturday, December 2—at 10:00 am central time—A Spirited Discussion: The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam.  There is no need to register in advance.

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January 2024

Public Event
Saturday, January 6, 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.

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Members Only
Saturday, January 13, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CT

What’s New(s) in the Wine World?

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

The wine world experienced quite a few updates and changes over 2023! From two new California AVAs and a newly-promoted, rosé-only AOC in Southern France to another DOCG for Piedmont (Italy), it was a lot to keep up with! Join Jane A. Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification for a look at some of the recent updates to the world of wine.

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Public Event
Saturday, January 20, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam January

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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Public Event
Saturday, January 27, 10:00 am - 11:30 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam January

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 and some tips for studying 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 90-minute session is for you!

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February 2024

Public Event
Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam February

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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Members Only
Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm CT

Memory In and Out—What Teachers (and Learners) Need to Know about Encoding and Retrieval

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

Successful learning involves memory in and memory out—otherwise known as encoding and retrieval. Teachers and learners alike can benefit greatly from understanding how this actually occurs…how does  new information reach our memory? How do we find it and retrieve it when we need it? What are the different types of memory? Learn all this and more in our webinar all about how we remember. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CWE, CSE, MBA; this webinar should last about 90 minutes.

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Public Event
Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam February

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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March 2024

Members Only
Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

Barbados– Past, Present, and Future

This session will be presented by Ben Coffelt, CSS, CSW 

Barbadian rum has been a key influencer and driver in the rum renaissance of the last 15 years. In this seminar—presented by Ben Coffelt, CSS—we’ll review the history that formed and shaped the island, its inhabitants, and its rum producing culture. We’ll examine the current state of the industry focusing on the main producers and styles that have garnered attention and praise worldwide, before concluding with a look into the future and the possibility of a GI for Barbadian rum.

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Public Event
Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam March

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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Public Event
Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam March

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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April 2024

Members Only
Friday, April 26, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

Wine and Spirits Virtual Conference

April 26 to 27: Save the date for SWE’s Virtual Conference! We’ll have one full day of wine content, and one full day of spirits events. 

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