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Federal Sommelier Certificate
Federal Sommelier Certificate
The next cohort will begin in August 2026. Registration is now open.
Please send any questions you may have to isabel.baehler@changins.ch
Training modules
viticulture, winemaking and oenology
Knowledge of wines from around the world
Service, advice, food and wine pairings
Business economics
Prerequisites
3 years' experience in the field of catering, wine production or sales, with a Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) or equivalent qualification.
Useful documents
Current programme
Regulations concerning the Sommelier professional examination
Guidelines for the professional examination regulations
Contact us about training
Isabel Baehler
Executive assistant and admissions officer
Organisations responsible for the federal examination
Swiss Association of Professional Sommeliers ASSP
Werdstrasse 34
8004 Zurich
044 341 80 60
Hotel & Gastro training
Eichistr.20
Postfach 362
6353 Weggis
041 392 77 77
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