For over two decades, the modern wine industry in Armenia has been thriving despite the challenges the country has had to address. This has resulted in a significant increase in employment opportunities in the wine industry.
As the country reopens and summer approaches, wine sales and tourism have begun to see the benefits. From cozy bars and restaurants to large wineries, wine professionals are in high demand in Armenia. The sector is in dire need of new entrants who can bring successful, creative approaches to the industry.
With an education legacy worth celebrating, the EVN Wine Academy in collaboration with Geisenheim University, Germany has developed the Enology and Wine Business Certificate Program, promoting wine industry development in Armenia.
This program aims to fill the gap between wine producers and science in Armenia. The curriculum offers a specialized concentration in winemaking and the wine industry, as well as rigorous on-the-job preparation, preparing young professionals for the job market.
The program incorporates an interactive 18-month curriculum in the English language. It features professional internships at wineries, study trips and workshops. Classes at EVN Wine Academy are conducted two to four times a week in the evenings. Fall internships last four weeks when companies are busy with harvesting.
The program includes the following main modules:
- Introduction to Enology
- Introduction to Wine Chemistry
- Viticulture
- Wine Chemistry
- Wine Microbiology
- Wine Sensory Evaluation
- Wine Production
- Wine Business
- Winery Sanitation
- Winery Management
- Winery Equipment
- Wine Marketing
- Wine Tourism
- Industry Internship (Four weeks)
The EVN Wine Academy has created and introduced an online curriculum that uses special videoconferencing technologies to simulate a real-world classroom environment. Local and international students can enroll remotely from anywhere on the globe thanks to this technology.
Students who complete the in-class program receive a diploma from the EVN Wine Academy and Geisenheim University upon graduation. A certificate is issued to online students.
Guest Contributor
This is an interesting development. EVN Wine Academy online to earn a certificate; in person study to earn a diploma. Cooperation with Geisenheim adds international credibility to Armenia’s deep history in wine making. Congratulations and best wishes.