MOOC CAFA Formations: the 1st online course to learn about wine

Why Not Try Cafa Formations' MOOC?

In recent years, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have become increasingly popular. This online course format covers a wide range of subjects, from languages to sculpture and architecture. Until now, however, wine was not part of the equation. This is no longer the case with the launch of Cafa Formations' online MOOCs, International School of Wine and Spirits based in Bordeaux, whose registrations open this Monday.

Cafa Formations: 3 Free Initial Lessons

The concept is straightforward: 14 lessons, each lasting about 1.5 hours, with a quiz of 5 to 10 questions at the end of each session to test your knowledge, and a certificate issued upon passing the final exam.

Covering 14 diverse topics (such as the history of vines, grape varieties, wine professions, vintage concepts, and tasting methods), these one-hour lessons are taught by instructor Franck Chaussé and focus on the fundamentals of wine.

The goal is to help learners transition from casual wine enthusiasts to knowledgeable connoisseurs. "This will help them advise friends, identify price and label pitfalls, and be more informed when buying a bottle," notes Patrick Portier, General Director of Cafa Formations.

A Forum for Interaction with the Educational Team and Participants

While the first three lessons are free, users will need to subscribe for €39 to access the remaining MOOC content. Once subscribed, they can view the courses as many times as they like. However, the course has a time limit: users have 1 month and 15 days to complete the final exam, which consists of answering 50 questions in 50 minutes.

"This might seem a bit tight, but the goal is to remind participants that this is a real course, not just a game. But if you take the lessons seriously, there’s no reason not to pass the exam," reassures Patrick Portier. Throughout the course, users can interact with other participants and the educational team through the forum available on the website.

FAQ - Online wine course

How much does the CAFA Formations MOOC cost?

The first three lessons are free. To access all the courses, you then subscribe for €39, which lets you rewatch the lessons as many times as you like.

How many lessons does this online wine course include?

The course is made up of 14 lessons across 14 themes, such as the history of the vine, grape varieties, wine professions and tasting methods. Each lesson lasts about an hour and a half.

How does the final exam work?

The exam involves answering 50 questions in 50 minutes. You have one month and 15 days to take it, and a certificate is awarded if you pass.

Who teaches the MOOC lessons?

The lessons are led by instructor Franck Chaussé on behalf of CAFA Formations, the International School of Wine and Spirits based in Bordeaux.

Who is this online wine course for?

It is aimed at any wine lover who wants to move from casual enthusiast to knowledgeable connoisseur, to better advise friends, spot price and label pitfalls and choose a bottle with confidence.