The Viticulture Certificate Program is designed to provide current and aspiring vineyard managers and other wine industry professionals with comprehensive technical knowledge and practical application for commercial wine grape production. This online viticulture program combines the viticultural expertise of the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension Farm advisors with the practical knowledge and experience of industry experts. Gain foundational knowledge and skills in quality grapevine production, site assessment, vineyard management, and pests and disease control for wine grapes.
Who is this Program for?
Current or aspiring wine industry professionals, including:
- Vineyard owners and managers
- Vineyard workers, including pest and irrigation specialists
- Commercial grape growers
- Winemakers and winery workers, including quality control and production managers
- Table grape and raisin growers
What You’ll Learn
- Foundational knowledge of grapevine anatomy, physiology and the annual growing cycle, including grapevine cultivars, breeding and rootstocks
- Comprehensive understanding of soil structure and chemistry for site selection and vineyard establishment, including climate influence, cover crops and water
- Best practices and steps for growing quality wine grapes, such as trellising, canopy and nutrient management, irrigation and pruning
- How to identify vineyard problems caused by pests, disease and climate, and prevention and mitigation strategies to address them
What You’ll Get
- Online convenience with asynchronous modules designed to let you learn around your own schedule
- One-on-one access to world-class instructors
- Exceptional networking opportunities with instructors and peers
- Practical knowledge and techniques that can be used immediately in your vineyard or wine business
- Academic courses approved by UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology
Estimated Cost Breakdown
- Course Tuition: $6,600
- Certificate Fee: $125
- Textbooks: $249*
* this is an estimation and subject to change
Additional Resources
How to Get Started
- Enroll in an individual course. Check out individual courses listed below that are currently open for enrollment. Courses will be applied to the program if you later decide to complete the entire certificate program.
- Sign up for an information session. Learn more about the program by enrolling in a free info session. If an information session for this program is not currently open for enrollment, click on “notify me,” and we’ll contact you when then next one becomes available.
- Questions? We’re here to help. Contact our Enrollment Coach, Kristy Craig, and she can speak with you about our program, answer your questions and help ensure it's the right fit for your goals.
Courses Open for Enrollment
| Course Title | Online | Enroll | Start Date |
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| The Vineyard Site |  |
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| The Grapevine | |
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| Vineyard Management | |
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| Vineyard Pests and Diseases | |
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Questions?
We're here to help. Contact our Enrollment Coach, Kristy Craig, if you would like to schedule an appointment. She can speak with you about our program, answer your questions and help ensure it's the right fit for your goals.