Professional Certification

VERONA – November 06, 2026 -- The Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) is taking its Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course to Houston for the 37th edition of the program, targeting Texas sommeliers, importers and wine professionals. Veronafiere organizes the two-day course with ITA - the Italian Trade Agency. It will be held at Stella's Wine Bar at the Post Oak Hotel.

Course combines online theory with one day of in-person tastings

Students first complete theory lessons on the VIA e-learning platform. They then attend one day of in-person sessions, including tastings of selected wines and Q&A with the VIA Faculty. The exam follows on the second day, ending with a Pinning Ceremony.

The exam has 100 multiple-choice questions, two short-answer questions, a blind tasting of two wines and a group video project.

Independence, Ohio – September 19, 2026 -- SellYourWay.org has launched an interactive online feature that defines the Certified Business Intermediary® (CBI) designation, aiming to help small business owners identify qualified brokers before selling their companies.

New tool breaks CBI credential into six qualifications

The feature, hosted on SellYourWay.org, outlines six specific qualifications business owners should verify when selecting a Business Broker, covering educational and performance requirements set by the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA). SellYourWay.org is powered by IBBA, which describes itself as the largest international not-for-profit association for business brokers.