Online Certificate of Winemaking & Oenology Course

Do you want to become a winemaker? Winemakers study the chemical science of oenology, which is the foundation of the winemaking process. Whether you’d like to start a winemaking business or entertain a hobby, this comprehensive winemaking course is ideal for you.

The Certificate of Winemaking is a professional development course that will provide the knowledge required to understand the winemaking process and make your own wines and spirits.

In this winemaking course, you will learn about different types of wine, how to assess and analyse wine quality, investigate the chemistry and microorganisms involved in wine processing and oversee the winemaking process.

On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the winemaking process.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.

Course Structure

Certificate of Winemaking Oenology

Unit 1 – Scope and Nature of Oenology

Introduction
Global Wine Production
Global Wine Consumption
What Is Involved in Winemaking
Wine Making Terminology
Testing, Tasting and Monitoring
What Can Go Wrong In Winemaking
Alcohol And Health

Unit 2 – Fermentation Science

Fermentation
Carbohydrates
Microbiology
Enzymes
Quality control
Malolactic fermentation
Secondary fermentation

Unit 3 – The Winemaking Process

Outline of the winemaking process
Clarification and Stabalisation
Preservation
Methods to determine sugar and sulphur dioxide levels

Unit 4 – Factors affecting Grape Characteristics

Fruit characteristics affecting wine
Fermentation preparation
Effects of yeasts in winemaking
Managing yeasts
Methods to determine alcohol content, chemical and microbial stability
Determine pH
Inoculum of yeast

Unit 5 – Wine Classification

Types of wines
Selecting wine grapes
Varieties

Unit 6 – Sensory Science and Evaluation

Wine sensory science
Determine consumer preference
Types of senses
Wine evaluation
Wine food interaction

Unit 7 – Production of White Wine and Sparkling Wines

Harvesting Grapes
Crushing the Grapes
Managing the Must
Sparkling Wines
The Champenois Method

Unit 8 – Production of Red Wines and Rosé Wines

Harvesting and Crushing for Reds
Fermentation
Extracting Colour
Thermovinification
Getting a Wood Flavour

Unit 9 – Production of Spirits

Introduction to Distillation
Classification of Spirits
Spirit Groups
Liquers and Liquer Groups
Aperitifs
Sherry and Types of Sherry
Vermouth
Port and Types of Port

Unit 10- Storage and Ageing of Wines

Different Storage Methods
Maturation
Causes of Spoilage

Estimated Duration

50 hours

Course Delivery and Start

Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online

Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

Winemakers
Horticulturists
Hobby Farmers
Vineyard Managers
Amateur Wine Makers

I had a very positive experience while completing this certificate with Australian Online Course, and I would like to especially thank my tutor, who was able to guide me effectively.

Nils

New Caledonia

Certificate of Winemaking (Oenology)

April 2026

I selected the AOC course on wine making because I thought the course description seemed to cover the subject well enough to not be superficial but in depth enough not to be extremely technical. It was ideal for me.

Don

Thirroul, NSW

Certificate of Winemaking (Oenology)

June 2024

The course was very well set out with emphasis on the basic of winemaking which allowed me to gain a good foundation of knowledge before undertaking the more complex aspects of the assignments. I found the content clear and all instructions easy to follow. Whenever I had a query it was answered in full and within 24 hours. Overall I was very satisfied with the course and the degree of learning I have obtained

S. Burke

Balingup, WA

Certificate of Winemaking (Oenology)

March 2023

The course provided good foundation information. The assignments were thought provoking. I learned a lot from this course.

K. Nelson

Apple Tree Flat, NSW

Certificate of Winemaking (Oenology)

March 2022