The Registry of Olive Oil Sommeliers showcases their abilities and encourages collaborations.

Participants who successfully complete the Olive Oil Times Sommelier Program are listed in the registry.

Read up on olive oil

Read some current articles on olive oil production, including the different types of olives and the factors that affect olive oil quality. You can find a wealth of information in Olive Oil Times.

Practice sensory evaluation

You can get acquainted with basic tasting techniques to evaluate the aroma and taste of various olive oils. Try to identify the flavor and aromatic characteristics of a few different olive oils, such as fruity, bitter, and peppery notes.

Build your vocabulary

Understanding the terminology used to describe different aspects of olive oil production and sensory evaluation is important for becoming an olive oil sommelier. Learning some of the terms in advance could be helpful.

Review the course materials

Finally, review any course materials provided on your course page in advance. This will give you an overview of the topics and help you focus your preparation efforts.

Don't sweat it

The Education Lab has empowered people worldwide with diverse backgrounds and experience levels through an innovative program designed to inspire and empower a new generation of olive oil experts and educators.

Whether you can prepare in advance for your course or not, you will soon be well-equipped to join the growing community of olive oil masters who use their knowledge to make big things happen.

Olive oil sommeliers are trained to use their senses, particularly taste and smell, to assess the quality of olive oil. They are knowledgeable about the production and processing of olive oil and the different types of olives used to make it. They can also guide properly storing and using olive oil to get the best flavor and nutritional benefits.

Becoming an olive oil sommelier requires specialized training and certification from organizations such as the Olive Oil Times Education Lab. The training typically includes coursework on olive oil production, sensory evaluation, and tasting techniques. After completing the training and passing a certification test, an olive oil sommelier can apply their expertise in various industries, including production, distribution and retail, hospitality and culinary arts.

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You will receive an email notification and a 24-hour window to enroll if a spot becomes available.

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After you have watched the lessons in full, contact the support team to request an assessment.

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The Education Lab support team will gladly address your follow-up questions in consultation with the instructor for your video course.

Start times published on the Education Lab portal are UTC. Be sure to know your corresponding local time.

Ensure that you have a solid connection to the internet and join the webinar a few minutes before the scheduled start time. You can ask Education Lab technicians for assistance by clicking the Tech Support link beneath the video player on the course page.

If you cannot join the lesson at the scheduled time, a recording will remain on the course page, which you can view at your convenience. In addition, instructors will remain available to answer questions in the chat room for one week beyond the live lesson.

For some webinars, as posted, you will receive tasting samples before the lesson.

After the lesson, you will receive an assessment to complete if you wish to receive a certificate for the course.

The Program offers a Certificate of Completion to participants who successfully meet the established criteria. The decision to award the Certificate is merit-based, contingent upon the participant's performance and achievement throughout the Program.

Various groups offer other educational sommelier courses that issue their certificates of completion. There is no governing body nor international recognition for such credentials, per se.

The certificate indicates that you completed the program and testing. The vast majority of participants have done well in the final evaluations because the comprehensive instruction provides the necessary preparations.

What you do with the expertise gained from the course is up to you. Those who have attended the program have gone on to embark on meaningful projects, improve their businesses and teach others.