Would you like to learn about winemaking and wine-tasting? This program will quench your thirst for such knowledge!
Admission
June 2 to August 15
November 2 to January 10
Course start date
Fall
Winter
Duration
3 months part-time (80 h)
Format
In-person
Schedule
Part-time
Language of instruction
French
Compulsory internships
No
Diploma
ITHQ Attestation
Overview
The program Professionnel du vin 1 (Wine Professionnal 1) provides you with a basic knowledge of the world of wine, from production to tasting. Once you have completed this program, you may choose to pursue your training with Wine Professional 2 – European Vineyards or Wine Professional 3 – World’s Vineyards.
Program key elements
- ITHQ exclusive training
- Part-time program for restaurant professionals and earnest amateurs
- Tastings and meetings with professionals and producers
- Experienced and passionate instructors
Expand your knowledge from vine to glass!
What you’ll learn
Viticulture, winemaking and wine sensory analysis
Partner
Program structure and courses
Duration and schedule
- Program starting in the fall and winter
- Includes a total of 80 hours of coursework, spread over 12 weeks on a part-time basis
- Classes offered on Mondays and Tuesdays evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Course dates
| Session | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | From August 25 to November 25 Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
| Winter 2026 | Upcoming dates |
- Schedule, dates and course order are subject to change.
- The ITHQ reserves the right to cancel a course or program if there are insufficient registrations to justify its offering. In such cases, program and registration fees will be refunded in full.
Diploma
Attestation of achievement from the ITHQ
Pathways
- Wine Professional 1 is a prerequisite for Wine Professional 2 and 3.
- Wine Professional 2 and 3 do not need to be completed in consecutive order.
- It is possible to do Wine Professional 3 and not do Wine Professional 2, and vice versa.
All students are required to follow certain basic rules regarding professional image.
Admission
Admission application periods
Québec and Canadian applicants
June 2 to August 15 (course start date in Fall)
November 2 to January 10 (course start date in Winter)
International applicants
June 2 to August 15 (course start date in Fall)
November 2 to January 10 (course start date in Winter)
Admission requirements
To be eligible for this program, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age before the course start date
- Have basic knowledge of the wine industry
- Be fluent in oral and written French
International applicants
Admission to this program is conditional on obtaining or possessing a valid status in Canada (visitor’s visa, study permit, work permit, visitor’s record, etc.) for the duration of the program.
Please note that it is not possible to obtain a study permit for this program. In addition, the ITHQ does not provide a letter of invitation for a temporary resident visa (TRV). For more information, we invite you to consult the website of the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).
Selection criteria
- Places are limited to 24 students per group.
- Applications are selected on a first come, first served basis according to the date of receipt of the admission application.
- In the event that the program is full, you will be able to add your name to a waiting list.
Required documents
- Birth certificate
- Proof of photo identification (passport or driver’s license)
- Applicants must meet all of the requirements of their chosen program and provide all required documents. Incomplete or late admission application file will be considered ineligible.
- In order for your file to be considered complete, be sure to upload legible copies of all official documents required by your status in PDF format.
- Documents that are not in French or English must be accompanied by an official translation in French or English.
Costs and financial assistance
Program fees
Use the program fee calculator to find out about the costs of this program.
Financial aid and scholarships
Looking for financial support for your study project? Find out about the different options available to you.
Future prospects
A job with meaning and passion
After completing Professionnel du vin 1, 2 and 3, you will be qualified to work in a variety of positions in the restaurant services and wine industry. If you already work in the service field, it will allow you to better advise your customers and to access sommelier positions, with attractive salary prospects. These programs are also a gateway to work in private import agencies.
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