Monday, 22 September, 2025
SASA
ASI Certification 2 tests whether candidates possess the set of skills required to practice the profession in an international environment. This Certification is aimed at those who have already been in the profession for some years and who are able to hold the responsibility of head sommelier.
The ASI Certification 2 exam is offered every year in French, English, and Spanish. The minimum pass rate is 60%.
The tests cover a broad spectrum of international knowledge and professional skills required to perform sommelier duties comfortably in most environments. The focus is on brands / products / recipes / known or distributed globally, as well as on viticulture, winemaking, grape varieties, service étiquette, wine tasting protocols, stock management, customer care, food pairings, etc.
ASI Certificate 2 rules | ASI Certificate 2 competences
Costings
Exam: R4 000
Annual membership: R1 000 (must be a member to sit the exam)
To become a SASA member, click HERE.