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Level 1 · 8 h

Certified Rum Ambassador™

The full day of rum, developed with WIRSPA — styles, origins, production and service.

From $195
Prices per person. Group rate: 10% off online courses for 5 or more.
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Certified Rum Ambassador™
LUXlife 2026
Best Luxury Beverage Education Provider
UK CPD
Accredited certificates
20+ years
Teaching wine & spirits
15,000+
Certified students
Upcoming classes

Join a class near you.

Wed 11 Nov 2026 · 9am–5pm
Wed 11 Nov 2026, end of class
Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach · venue confirmed 7 Nov
Classroom
By invitation
Trade seats sponsored by the Wine Institute
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November 11, 2026

Don’t see a date or city that suits you? Ask us about the next class — or start online today.

Booking a class means you agree to our terms & conditions — full refund 14+ days before the class (less a 25 admin fee), free transfer 7–13 days before, and you can always send a colleague in your place.

At a glance
Duration
8 hours online or in-person
Formats
Online · Zoom · Classroom
Classroom
$295
Online self-study
$195
Online: time to study & sit the exam
6 months from enrolment to study and sit the exam
Exam
30 multiple-choice questions · pass mark 70%
Samples tasted in class
12
Before you start
Recommended: Certified Rum Explorer™
Your next step
Certified Rum Sommelier™
Supported by
WIRSPA (The Rum Ambassador)
The course

What you’ll learn.

  • History and origins of rum and its importance in the global market
  • Key ingredients and the fermentation process
  • Distillation methods and their impact on flavour
  • Ageing and maturation
  • Rum classification, regional differences and the role of additives
  • Principles of rum tasting; assessing quality and identifying faults
  • Rum in classic and contemporary cocktails; hands-on cocktail session
  • The business of rum: key players, trends, promoting and selling
Who it’s for
Anyone with an interest in rum – enthusiasts and professionals in hospitality, retail or the beverage industry, from bartenders and sommeliers to rum lovers.
What’s included
  • 8 hours in the classroom, live on Zoom or online at your own pace
  • Digital course materials, the AWS online quiz platform and online resources
  • Printed AWS workbook in class · online students can add it for US$50 + shipping
  • 12 samples tasted in class · suggested tasting list for online students
  • 30-question exam · pass mark 70%
  • Verified digital AWS certificate and badge, with lifetime access
  • 6 months online access to study and sit the exam
Languages
Online self-study: English, Spanish or German · Classroom & live Zoom: English
How it works

From booking to certificate.

1
Book & pay

Choose online or a class date and book securely.

2
Get your welcome

Online: your student login arrives by email. Classroom: venue or Zoom details.

3
Learn & taste

Study with videos, the AWS workbook, practice quizzes and real tastings.

4
Sit the exam

At the end of class, or online whenever you’re ready within your access period.

5
Get certified

Your accredited digital certificate within 5 working days — verifiable online.

Booking for five or more?

Save 10% when five or more people book together — perfect for teams, friends and colleagues.

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Included with every course

Everything you need to pass with confidence.

Accredited certificate

Pass the exam and receive your AWS certificate, accredited by the UK CPD Certification Service, with your own certificate number you can verify online.

Course materials

Online course materials, the AWS quiz platform and practice exams, and online resources to keep.

AWS printed workbook

Included in every classroom course. Studying online? Add the printed workbook for US$50 plus shipping.

Group rate

Booking five or more people? Save 10% on the group. Discounts apply to online courses.

For hotels, resorts & restaurants

Training a whole team?

We bring this course to your venue, or run it live on Zoom, built around your wine list and your guests.

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