Food · Wine · Hospitality
From social hygiene to sommelier. Earn your SVH diploma alongside your job, taught by people from the trade.
SVH-accredited courses
Partners of WTOL Academy
Our courses
In 1 day
SVH quality mark
SVH · Hospitality
€ 475 Exam incl.
3 training days
SVH quality mark
SVH · Hospitality
3 class days with online study
Exam incl. Online € 899
€ 1.195 Exam incl.
Wine starter
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 2
No prior training needed
With e-learning Online € 145
€ 350 Exam excluded
Level 4
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 4
17 practical lessons
rVS® title Online € 1.895
€ 3.495 Exam excluded
In 1 day
SVH quality mark
SVH · Hospitality
€ 475 Exam incl.
Coffee
Hospitality
One practical day in Woerden
Dutch or English
€ 395
3 training days
SVH quality mark
SVH · Hospitality
3 class days with online study
Exam incl. Online € 899
€ 1.195 Exam incl.
Level 1
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 1
€ 155
Level 2
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 2
No prior training needed
With e-learning Online € 145
€ 350 Exam excluded
Level 3
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 3
The major wine regions
Online € 225
€ 699 Exam excluded
Level 4
SVH quality mark
SVH · Wine level 4
17 practical lessons
rVS® title Online € 1.895
€ 3.495 Exam excluded
Online
SVH quality mark
Online · SVH
€ 395 Exam incl.
Online
SVH quality mark
Online · SVH
Online version of Hospitality Mentor
€ 899 Exam incl.
Leervorm
Learn in a small group at locations across the Netherlands. Your teacher comes from the hospitality industry.
Learn alongside your job or schedule, at your own pace. Many courses are also available online.
Some courses combine class days with e-learning. You prepare at home and practise in class with your teacher.
In class
Tasting with a system
Online
Learning at your own pace
Blended
Classes and e-learning
Locations
40+
locations in the Netherlands
Wine courses
Each level builds on the last. Start where you are now.
1Level 1
Starter
€ 155including certificate
2Level 2
Online € 145
€ 350SVH exam excl.
3Level 3
Online € 225
€ 699SVH exam excl.
4Level 4
rVS® title
Online € 1.895
€ 3.495SVH exam excl.
Swipe for the next level
Not sure about your level?
Take the free wine knowledge test and find out where to start.
Free practice tests
Practise for your SVH exam for free, or use the wine knowledge test to find the level that suits you. After each test you see your score and the matching course.
Fifteen statements · your level instantly
Sociale Hygiëne, Leermeester, Hospitality, Barista
SVH Wijn 2, Wijn 3, Vinoloog
Example question · Social Hygiene
From what age can a guest buy alcohol in the Netherlands?
Reviews
9,4
Average score from 193 reviews on Klantenvertellen. 97% recommend WTOL.
Klantenvertellen
“I was taught by Sebastian. He had a really pleasant way of teaching, with a good mix of theory and practice. Students are well involved.”
Mariska, Amersfoort
6 October 2026 · Klantenvertellen
“Ronald is a good trainer who makes every day an interesting and enjoyable day to learn.”
Kimberley, Amsterdam
“Learned a lot about beer and hospitality. Definitely recommended.”
Dae Schrama, Roelofarendsveen
Teachers
Wine & Hospitality
Wine & Hospitality
Tasting
Barista & Cocktail
Mentor in Hospitality
Mentor in Hospitality
Mentor in Hospitality
Mentor in Hospitality
SVH Recommended Wine Teachers
See which wine courses they teach, from Groningen to Maastricht.
In-company
We train at your venue, at a time that keeps service running. You choose the course; we tailor the content and schedule.
8+
From 8 participants, you get a group discount
“A pleasant collaboration with quick responses.”
Van der Valk Hotels & Restaurants
Frequently asked questions
SVH courses such as the one-day social hygiene course, SVH Mentor in Hospitality and SVH Hospitality, wine courses from SVH Wijn 1 to the sommelier programme, and practical training such as the barista course. Many courses are also available online.
Yes. Our SVH courses end with an official SVH exam, leading to a recognised SVH diploma. Anyone who passes the Vinoloog/Sommelier exam may use the rVS® title.
It depends on the course: from €145 for an online course to €3,495 for Vinoloog/Sommelier. Each course page shows the price and whether the exam is included.
No. Our courses are exempt from VAT, so you pay no VAT on the course fee.
Yes. There are online courses from €145, and SVH Wijn 2, Wijn 3 and Vinoloog/Sommelier are also available online.
At locations across the Netherlands. The calendar shows where and when each course starts.
Members of De Horecabond get 20% off our courses. Groups of eight or more get a group discount.
Yes, as in-company training at your own venue. Request a proposal and we will tailor the content and schedule with you.
Find your course, or call us for personal advice.
Courses
From SVH Wine 1 to Vinologist
Social hygiene, hospitality mentor, barista
At your own pace, with e-learning
Training at your own location
More
SVH
Wine regions
Continuing education
Opleidingen
Van SVH Wijn 1 tot vinoloog
Sociale hygiëne, leermeester, barista
In je eigen tempo, met e-learning
Training op je eigen locatie
Meer
SVH
Wijnlanden
Nascholing
Opleidingen
Van SVH Wijn 1 tot vinoloog
Sociale hygiëne, leermeester, barista
In je eigen tempo, met e-learning
Training op je eigen locatie
Meer
SVH
Wijnlanden
Nascholing
