Hospitality and Tourism Management courses
Algonquin College

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The perfect pairing of theory and industry experience.
The one-year Sommelier Ontario College Certificate program gives you the skills and knowledge to enter or advance a career in the wine profession.
Wine and beverage expertise has become an essential tool in the hospitality industry, creating a high demand for qualified professionals. In our sommelier lab, you acquire the specialized skills and extensive knowledge to meet this demand.
Gain knowledge of the viticulture and viniculture of primary grape growing areas around the world. Through tastings of a variety of wines, expand your ability to recognize distinctive aromas and flavours associated with various wine regions. Learn food and wine pairing skills, cellaring tips, marketing techniques, grape varieties, wine list development and the proper service of wine, beer and whiskeys.
Take your skills into the real world with a 40-hour field placement at a restaurant, wine shop, winery, wine retail outlet or wine show. This industry experience helps you build valuable connections and become career-ready. These connections have led some of our graduates to launch successful freelance writing or teaching-careers.
Upon graduation, you receive certification from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust for Level 2 Award in Wines, and Level 2 Award in Spirits. Graduates also receive the prestigious Algonquin College Sommelier Pin as a symbol of achievement.
Sommelier graduates may find employment at:
Students must be at least 19 years of age.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
Careers
Graduates may find employment in a variety of food and beverage establishments; opportunities may also be available with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. Graduates may also wish to pursue freelance writing or teaching opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.
College Type | Publicly funded |
Number of Campuses | 3 |
Annual Endowments | 3.7 million CAD |
Student Retention Rate | 86.3 % |
Total number of programs | 340 |
Mode of Programmes | Full time, Part time, Online |
Work Study Program | Yes, for full time programs |
Cost of Attendance | 2,900 CAD |
Financial aid | Bursaries, Scholarship, Awards |
Language Proficiency | IELTS/TOEFL or Algonquin EAP program |
Tuition & Books (1 Year) | |
Includes Tuition, Health Insurance, Upass (bus pass) and Student Access Fees (8-Month Academic Year) |
$16,200 – $22,000 |
Learning Resources and School Supplies | $200 – $1,000 |
Optional Items | |
Gym Membership (On-campus) | $300 |
Clothing | $800 |
Miscellaneous | $1,150 |
Total Optional Items | $2,250 |
Homestay (Fees are for 1 Month) | |
Application fee | $250 |
Accommodations & Meals (3 meals/day) | $940 |
Total Homestay | $1,190 |
Residence (8 Months) | |
Accommodations | $7,720 |
Meal Plan (Mandatory) | $3,350 |
Total Residence | $11,070 |
Off Campus Housing 1 Month | |
2 Bedroom Apartment (estimated cost only) | $1,200 – $1,400 |
Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) | BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada | CA$8890 Per Year |
Entrance Exams in Canada | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in Canada | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in Canada | Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in Canada | CAD 150 |
Student Visa in Canada | A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa. |
Intakes in Canada | There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May) |
Top Job Sectors in Canada | Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science. |
Economy in Canada | GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
$ 16,328
Hostel & Meals :
$ 11,945
Total
$ 28,273