Webinars

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

May 2025

Members Only

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

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!

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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.

Public Event

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam May

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 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.

Public Event

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

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam May

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.

June 2025

Public Event

Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam June

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, June 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam June

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.

Members Only

Saturday, June 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CT

Trek Alpin (Alpine Trek)—Wine and Spirits of the French Alps

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

When you envision the Alps, you most likely think of world-class ski resorts, soaring mountains, and herb-flecked meadows that host a herd of dairy cattle. All of that makes sense, but the Alps—specifically the French Alps, for our purposes—is also home of an array of diverse wine- and spirit-making cultures. Join us on a trek through the French Alps, as we encounter Vin de Savoie, Clairette de Die, Chartreuse, and Vermouth de Chambéry…as well as a few surprises along the way!

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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.1
• 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