2025 – 2026 Webinar Schedule

Here is our webinar schedule for the next few months.  Please note that we will be adding sessions as needed, so check back frequently to keep advised of all that we have going on! All times stated are in Central Time.

• Click here to download a list of webinar recordings available on SWE’s Webinar Library: SWE Webinar Library November 2025
  • The webinar library may be found on the member portal of the SWE website.

January 2026:

• Saturday, January 10, 10:00 am CST: The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.

• Saturday, January 17, 2026—10:00 am central time. What’s New(s) in the Wine World? We’ve been busy! The wine world experienced quite a few updates over the past year! From a new DOCG in Italy, two new vinos de pago in Spain, and lots of shuffling in the PDO/PGI wine regions of Europe, it was a lot to keep up with! Join Jane A. Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification for a look at some of the recent updates to the world of wine.
  • This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
  • To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

• Saturday, January 24—10:00 am central time: The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. This is one for the spirits crowd!! If you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

February 2026: 

• Saturday, February 7—10:00 am central time: The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. If you are considering stepping up to the Certified Wine Educator credential, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the exam itself (multiple choice, essay, and tasting portions) as well as the resources available to students for study and skills practice. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions that have been weighing on your mind. If you are considering whether the CWE is your next step (or just want to know more about the process), this 60-minute session is for you!
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
  • If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

• Saturday, February 14, 10:00 am CST: The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.

• Saturday, February 28, 10:00 am central time. Bordeaux Blanc—Bordeaux is known for big red wines, fancy châteaux, and luscious dessert wines. While these certainly show up in many a wine lover’s dreams…the dry white wines of the region represent a lighter (and, perhaps, more accessible) side to Bordeaux. Join Jane A. Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification, on a deep dive into the dry white wines of Bordeaux.
  • This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
  • To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

Schedule is subject to change!