WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Study Level 3 with guidance, accountability, and a community beside you.
Level 3 Prep Live is a guided 12-week coaching program designed for students who want more than self-study. You'll receive everything included in Level 3 Prep, plus six live coaching sessions with Joanne Close, DipWSET, the complete Wine Educate Level 3 Flashcards, and a dedicated study group that will work alongside you throughout the program.
$995one-time payment
Join Prep LiveLimited to 20 participants. Registration closes 14 August 2026 or when the cohort is full.
Why this exists
After teaching Level 3 for many years, I noticed that the students who struggled weren't usually the least capable. More often, they were studying alone.
They weren't sure what to study first. They second-guessed themselves. They didn't have anyone to discuss difficult concepts with or someone to keep them accountable over several months of study. Level 3 Prep Live was created to change that.
Over twelve weeks, I'll guide you through your studies with a clear weekly focus, regular coaching, accountability, and a small community of students all working toward the same goal.
My goal is simple. I don't want you wondering what you should study next. I want you confidently moving forward every single week.
Across the twelve weeks
What's included
Six rotating study modules, twelve video lessons with Learning Checks and 20 multiple-choice questions, essay practice with suggested answers, private podcast feed, study framework, preparation checklist and study group guidelines.
The complete Wine Educate Level 3 Flashcards are included with Prep Live.
Live coaching every other Sunday to workshop essay questions, tackle difficult concepts, answer submitted questions, and keep everyone progressing together.
Every participant is placed into a study group of approximately five students who work together throughout the cohort.
Every coaching session is recorded and uploaded for members who cannot attend live.
These resources are designed to complement your Level 3 studies. They are not a substitute for the official WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course, the WSET textbook, or the independent study required to prepare for the examination. Individual essay marking is not included.
Is it for you?
Who teaches it
After teaching Level 3 for many years, I noticed the same pattern again and again. Students weren't struggling because they weren't capable. They were struggling because they didn't know how to approach the material. That is what these resources are built to fix.
FAQ
No. Level 3 Blueprint, Level 3 Prep, and Level 3 Prep Live are independent study resources created by Joanne Close, DipWSET to complement the official WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course. They are designed to help you prepare more effectively before, during, or after your studies, but they are not a substitute for the official course, textbook, or the independent study required to prepare for the examination.
All sessions are held at 1:00 PM Central Time, every other Sunday.
Cohort One, 2026: Sunday 23 August, Sunday 6 September, Sunday 20 September, Sunday 4 October, Sunday 18 October, and Sunday 1 November.
Every session is recorded and uploaded shortly afterwards, so you can watch whenever your schedule allows.
Level 3 Prep Live is offered in three-month cohorts several times throughout the year. Each cohort includes six live coaching sessions held every other week.
The current cohort runs from August through November 2026. The next Level 3 Prep Live cohort will begin in January 2027.
Throughout the 12-week program you'll receive weekly study goals, participate in a dedicated study group, and join Joanne for six live coaching sessions.
Yes. Every participant is placed into a small study group of approximately five students. These groups work together throughout the cohort and are an important part of the learning experience.
We'll workshop essay questions, discuss difficult concepts, answer submitted questions, and make sure everyone knows exactly what to focus on before the next session.
Every coaching session is recorded and uploaded shortly afterwards, so you can watch whenever your schedule allows.
Absolutely. Questions may be submitted before every coaching session and will be answered live.
Prep Live includes six months of access to the Level 3 Prep membership. This includes the full 12-week guided cohort, followed by an additional three months of continued access to the Prep modules and resources so you can continue preparing for your exam.
No. Individual essay grading is not included.
The next step
Join a small group of committed Level 3 students and spend the next twelve weeks studying with structure, accountability, and expert guidance.
$995one-time payment
Join Prep LiveLimited to 20 participants. Registration closes 14 August 2026 or when the cohort is full.
These resources are designed to complement your Level 3 studies. They are not a substitute for the official WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course, the WSET textbook, or the independent study required to prepare for the examination. Individual essay marking is not included.
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