Enrolling now for the next batch of WSET Level 1
CERTIFIED SAKE SOMMELIER®
A natural transition post The Introductory Sake Professional course, CSS is suited for the professionals and serious Sake connoisseurs. Designed to provide an in depth level knowledge of Sake with Theory and Practical exposure during the duration of the course.
MUMBAI
Sept - Oct 2026
INR 74,950
The Sake Sommelier Academy has been providing world-leading sake education for over 20 years and is widely regarded as the international authority for sake training. We strive to promote global education, awareness, and appreciation of sake whilst simultaneously increasing opportunities for students to learn its rich cultural history.
Overseen and accredited by the Sake Sommelier Association, the Sake Sommelier Academy works alongside a network of approved professional sake educators in all corners of the globe, to provide unprecedented Sake Sommelier training.
Since its creation in 2000, the Sake Sommelier Association has been training over 3,000 Certified Sake Sommeliers from across the world with a franchise network covering over 40 countries.
Who it is aimed at:
The CSS program is for the Sake Professionals seeking to take their sake education to the next level. Restaurant professionals, Sommeliers, Hospitality students who wish to dive deeper in the quest for this beautiful beverage.
Examination:
You have 90 minutes to complete the exam which comprises of 40 multi-choice questions & short answer questions
Blind Tasting Exam of Sakes
What's Included:
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CSS Study Material
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3-day Tuition session
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Sake Styles Tasting
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Exam Cost
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CSS Certificate & Pin
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Courier costs
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All taxes & duty
Topics covered:
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The History and Culture of Sake
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Sake ingredients
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Sake Production & styles
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Science of Umami
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Tasting of various Sakes, Hot & Cold Sake
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Labelling terms
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Purchasing, Storage and Sake vessels
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Serving Etiquette
You may not, legally or ethically, use the title “Sake Sommelier” 酒ソムリエ unless you have passed the Certified Sake Sommelier® examination and have been duly awarded this professional certification by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA), who solely confer this title. For the avoidance of doubt, and with reference to the Sake Service Institute (SSI), Japan; any qualification earned from the International Kikisake-shi 唎酒師 class provided by SSI (or any trainer or affiliated provider of theirs) confers the title “International Kikisake-Shi”, (with a literal translation of sake specialist or sake tasting instructor/teacher); it does not confer the title “Sake Sommelier” nor "Certified Sake Sommelier", as this is awarded solely by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA).