FAQs
FAQs
Yes. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion that acknowledges your training and newly acquired skills.
Absolutely. Our program is designed to bring value to experienced olive oil experts and sommeliers, expanding their knowledge through advanced techniques, rare cultivars and terroirs, and active consumer presentations. We also incorporate the latest industry insights to offer an unparalleled opportunity for sommeliers to refine and update their expertise.
Yes. For newcomers without significant prior experience or olive oil sommelier training, we offer an introductory module at no extra cost. This module is designed to fast-track participants, bridging the knowledge gap and ensuring they are well-prepared to fully engage in the course. The curriculum remains accessible to all, yet still provides in-depth lessons. Our instructors offer step-by-step guidance to help you build a strong foundation.
No formal prerequisites are required. Simply bring your enthusiasm for learning and a passion for olive oil. We’ll provide all the resources you need during the course.
Our program follows rigorous educational standards and is accredited by CPD to ensure recognized quality and learning outcomes. We also provide a recognized certificate of completion.
The course will be held in a sunlit, easily accessible classroom space at the prestigious NEW Hotel in Athens, specially arranged for this event.
We uphold strict standards in our curriculum development, At the Olive Oil Network, certification isn’t just a formality—it’s your badge of authority in olive oil evaluation and appreciation.
You can expect to taste a broad selection of common and rare varieties, covering producers from both the old and new worlds. This allows you to compare various flavor profiles and appreciate the nuances of different terroirs and production methods.
Yes. We recommend the NEW Hotel as well as nearby hotels and guesthouses that offer special rates for our participants. A detailed list will be provided upon registration. Please contact us for more information.
The course fee is EUR 2'600 payable via bank transfer. More details will be provided upon registration. Please contact us for additional information at info@oliveoilnetwork.org
Tuition covers all course materials, olive oil samples for tasting, and a chef-curated lunch each day of the course.
It also includes:
Participation in the Future of Olive Oil Summit (FOOS) Knowledge & Networking Event
A certificate of completion
A curated welcome dinner on Monday evening
A cocktail Networking FOOS dinner
A field visit (with necessary transportation)
If you cancel your registration at least one calendar month before the start of the Program (for example, by 1st of October for a course starting in November, regardless of the specific day), a refund will be issued, minus a cancellation fee of CHF 100.00.
If we must cancel the course, you will receive a full refund.
If the course is rescheduled or postponed, you can maintain your enrolment or receive a full refund.
