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Professional Sommelier Programme

Offered by the School of Hospitality, Gastronomy & Tourism of the Paraninfo Institute, referenced to the European Qualifications Framework and taught in EN.

Sep 2027 · EN

About this programme

Sommellerie, professional cooking, housekeeping and tourism — taught for a sector where English is the working language and excellence is measured at the table and the front desk.

Professional Sommelier Programme forms part of this school's pathway. It is taught in EN and referenced to the European Qualifications Framework. Its workload — 200 hours, approximately 8.0 ECTS — follows the European convention of 25 hours per credit, covering guided instruction, independent study and assessment.

Certification

On completion you receive a Paraninfo micro-credential referenced to the EQF, in the sense of the European Council Recommendation of 16 June 2022 (2022/C 243/02). It is a professional qualification, not an academic degree.

How to join

Request admission using the button opposite — no payment is made until you receive your admission letter with the SEPA payment details. You may also enrol directly on the Orbis platform. Membership in The Paraninfo Circle or as a Full Student lowers your fee.

All programmes are subject to minimum enrolment. Certificates are professional qualifications, not academic degrees.