About the World Tea Academy Curriculum

How many courses make up the CORE curriculum?

Our program is designed to offer a fast and cost-efficient tea certification program for people in the industry or those that just want to learn more about tea. Certified Tea Specialist tea certification requires taking a total of seven classes. These consist of 6 Core level classes and one upper level ADVANCED (ADV) TEA course which can also be used towards your advanced-level tea certification.

How many Advanced Certifications do you offer?

The higher-level certifications that we offer are: Certified Tea Professional™, Certified Tea Sommelier™, Certified Tea Health Expert™, Certified Tea Blender™, and Certified Tea Aroma Expert™. All of these certifications have seven required classes to take.

What materials are needed for each course? Are there any additional recommended reading materials? 

We’ve got you covered! All required class kits are now included with your course purchase. World Tea Academy will handle everything for you, ensuring your kits are prepared and delivered in collaboration with Australian Tea Masters. This means you’ll have everything you need for your course, hassle-free. (No class kits are required for CORE.05, ADV.03, ADV.04, ADV.06, ADV.07, ADV.10, ADV.13, and all test-only classes.)

Some courses may require a few additional tools to fully participate. These are not included in the class kit and are items you may already have at home or can easily purchase, such as:

• An instant-read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer

Please make sure you have these tools ready before your class begins. You’ll find a complete list of required tools in the “Overview” section for your course on our website.

All written course materials and additional recommended readings are included in your course and available for download. You’re welcome to save them for future reference as part of your tea learning journey!

How much time does it take each week for the classes?

Most students report that it takes about three hours a week for CORE classes and about four hours a week for ADV classes. Time can vary based on your tea educational background, reading speed, and English language skills.

Are these courses open to international participants?

Yes.

Do credits from other certification programs count towards World Tea Academy?

We do recognize that people have made significant investments into other programs and are unable to complete them due to scheduling or availability of classes. We have a ‘Test Out’ option that allows you to take a test to demonstrate you’ve covered similar content in other programs or have amassed that knowledge from your industry experience. You can test through as many as six classes. The Test-Only courses permit the exam to be taken twice. Please Note: WTA Test-Only Courses do not provide any learning materials. You can click here to look at our Test-Only class Options.

Please contact your instructor for any technical problems with the course including: uploading your assignments, not being able to log in, and problems with accessing the course. It is always best to take a screenshot of the error/problem you are having as it helps customer support ascertain the issue and speed up the process in rectifying the problem. All of the courses provide a link to click that says “Ask Question” at the bottom of the left sidebar of your course. Complete the fields to send a question or comment to your instructor via email.

About Taking a World Tea Academy Course

Can I take any class I want?

The Core program is designed around taking a total of seven classes. Core.01 and Core.02 are suggested to take in sequence before moving on to any of the other classes in the program. After you’ve taken Core.01 and Core.02, you can take any of the remaining classes in any order you choose. All Advanced (ADV) programs have a total of seven classes in each. Anyone with a basic knowledge of the six types of tea and understanding of the professional cupping protocol can take these classes. But, you must have earned a WTA Certified Tea Specialist™ certification to receive any Advanced Level Certification. Please note: Some ADV classes have prerequisites. Please check each individual class to see if this applies.

What materials are needed for each course? Are there any additional recommended reading materials?

We’ve got you covered! All required class kits are now included with your course purchase. World Tea Academy will handle everything for you, ensuring your kits are prepared and delivered in collaboration with Australian Tea Masters. This means you’ll have everything you need for your course, hassle-free. (No class kits are required for CORE.05, ADV.03, ADV.04, ADV.06, ADV.07, ADV.10, ADV.13, and all test-only classes.) The list for additional required materials is found on the website in the Overview Section for each class where it states, “Students will need to supply the following additional materials and these are not included in the class kit.”

Is there any requirement for language proficiency for non-English native speakers?

All classes are conducted in English. We suggest that students have a basic fluency in English to comprehend all course materials.

Supported Browsers, Devices & Technology

Can I take the courses on my iPad or tablet?

Our courses were built to work on all iPads and tablets. Layouts, scrolling or displays may vary depending on the device you have. Please note: uploading files for an assignment can be difficult on tablets and phones.

Is Internet Access Required?

Yes, an internet connection is required to log in and view your online course. All courses offer a range of multimedia features. We recommend that you have a good broadband or network connection for the optimal experience. You must have the most up-to-date browser to access World Tea Academy course.

Can I take the course on my iPhone or smartphone?

Yes, our school is fully HTML5 compatible which means you can experience the course on your smartphone. Reading may be challenging on a phone for scrolling reasons. All assignments that you submit must be in either a Word Document or a PDF. Please note: uploading files for an assignment can be difficult on tablets or smartphones.

What Browsers are Supported?

We support the current and the previous major release of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft browsers. This currently includes Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer. Each time a new browser version is released, we begin supporting that version and stop supporting the third most recent version. Students must keep their browser updated to the latest version to have access to our website and course.

• Current and previous Android versions
• Current and previous iOS versions

Can I take more than one course at a time?

There is no limit to the number of courses that can be taken at any given time. However, WTA doesn’t recommend taking more than three classes at a time and only if you have extensive free time. Each person will have to access their time and sign up accordingly.

Do I have to be online at a specific time?

Your online courses are available around the clock, which means that you can sign in at any time, day or night, and take your course. All classes are self-paced.

Payments

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards.

International Orders

All credit card transactions are charged in the currency displayed on the site.