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.
- Click here to download a list of webinar recordings available on SWE’s Webinar Library: SWE Webinar Library
December 2023
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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- 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 webinar trouble shooting page.
This webinar is offered free-of-charge, and open to the public! This session will last for about one hour, and is offered as a live, interactive event.
January 2024
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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- 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 at least once a month.
- 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.
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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- 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.
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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- 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 once a month.
- 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 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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- 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 every other month.
- 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.
February 2024
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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- 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 at least once a month.
- 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.
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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- 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.
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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- 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 once a month.
- 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.
March 2024
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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- 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.
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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- 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 at least once a month.
- 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 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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- 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 once a month.
- 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.
April 2024
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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- Agenda will be announced soon!
- This is a members-only event, and advance registration is required. You are welcome to attend any, some, or all of the sessions.
- To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
- Recorded versions of the conference sessions will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live event.
