Digital Certificates and Badges for WSET Level 3 and Level 4 DiplomaUpdated a month ago
Beginning in August 2025, all WSET certificates for Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma will begin transitioning to fully digital delivery to make your achievement more accessible, shareable, and secure.
What This Means for WSET Level 3 Students:
- If your WSET Level 3 exam takes place before 17 August 2025: You will still receive a physical certificate and pin. You may order a digital certificate and badge for an additional fee directly from WSET once they are available.
- If your WSET Level 3 exam takes place on or after 17 August 2025: You will receive a digital certificate and badge with your your results email. Paper certificates and physical pins will no longer be issued for any WSET Level 3 or Level 4 exams.
What This Means for WSET Level 4 Students:
- Any qualifications awarded from 17 August 2025 onward, regardless of final exam date, will be issued digitally. Paper certificates and physical pins will no longer be issued for any WSET Level 3 or Level 4 exams.
Why the Change?
Digital certificates offer several key benefits:
- Faster delivery — no more waiting on the mail and the long process
- Easier to share with employers, online profiles, and social media
- Secure and verifiable
- Lower environmental impact
We understand that some students may still prefer the feel and formality of a printed certificate and will be offering an option to purchase a physical pin during the transition. While this change may take a little getting used to, it also reflects a broader move towards sustainability and accessibility in professional education and follows Napa Valley Wine Academy’s core, which is to put our students first.
We’ll make sure you have everything you need to navigate this transition with confidence. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]