Events

This course is designed for brand new managers to better understand their new responsibilities, professional expectations, and how to apply best practices. Attendees leave this course with a better understanding of the skills required to manage the people that drive a successful winery.

This comprehensive course is designed to raise the bar for wine industry leaders by sharpening communication and people management skills while building financial acumen. Note: WISE #201 is an opportunity to purchase WISE #202 People Management and WISE #203 Demystifying Finance & Accounting as a package for more cost-effective savings.

This course is designed for anyone responsible for managing people or building teams. It is perfect for new managers with limited formal training and experienced managers who need a quick refresher on management basics.

This course is designed for non-financial people who want to understand business financial reports or budgets. It is ideal for anyone who is managing or controlling costs or who is accountable for financial or team results.

This course is for managers who need to understand the metrics behind a successful Direct To Customer (DTC) program, from winery owners and general managers to DTC managers.

This certification class is designed for current Tasting Room Managers who want to increase their effectiveness. It will also benefit winery managers seeking a better understanding of tasting room best practices and those who need multiple WISE Level II Certificates to begin their Level III DTC Leadership coursework. This course is also a valuable resource for those with tasting room experience who are seeking to expand their role.

This certification class is designed for current winery Event Managers (or others who works closely with events) who want to sharpen their existing skills. It will also benefit winery managers seeking a better understand of event best practices and those who need multiple Level II WISE Certificates to begin their Level III WISE DTC Leadership coursework. It will also benefit caterers focused on wine country events.

This course is designed for Wine Club Managers who want to increase their effectiveness. It will also benefit other winery managers seeking to understand Wine Club best practices and those who need multiple Level II WISE Certificates to begin their Level III DTC Leadership coursework. It is also ideal for winery employees moving into Wine Club Management.

This certification class is designed for current Outbound Phone Sales Managers who want to increase their effectiveness. It will also benefit winery managers seeking a better understanding of outbound phone sales best practices and those who need multiple WISE Level II Certificates to begin their Level III DTC Leadership coursework. This course is also a valuable resource for those with outbound phone sales experience who are seeking to expand their role.

This class is ideal for anyone who wants to master the art of public speaking (or overcome their fears).