TECH is the world’s largest online university. With an impressive catalog of more than 14,000 university programs available in 11 languages, it is positioned as a leader in employability, with a 99% job placement rate. In addition, it relies on an enormous faculty of more than 6,000 professors of the highest international renown.  

Study at the world's largest online university and guarantee your professional success. The future starts at TECH” 

 

The world’s best online university according to FORBES 

The prestigious Forbes magazine, specialized in business and finance, has highlighted TECH as “the world's best online university” This is what they have recently stated in an article in their digital edition in which they echo the success story of this institution, “thanks to the academic offer it provides, the selection of its teaching staff, and an innovative learning method aimed at educating the professionals of the future” 

A revolutionary study method, a cutting-edge faculty and a practical focus: the key to TECH's success.

The most complete study plans on the university scene 

TECH offers the most complete study plans on the university scene, with syllabuses that cover fundamental concepts and, at the same time, the main scientific advances in their specific scientific areas. In addition, these programs are continuously being updated to guarantee students the academic vanguard and the most in-demand professional skills. In this way, the university's qualifications provide its graduates with a significant advantage to propel their careers to success. 

TECH offers the most comprehensive and intensive study plans on the current university scene.

A world-class teaching staff  

TECH's teaching staff is made up of more than 6,000 professors with the highest international recognition. Professors, researchers and top executives of multinational companies, including Isaiah Covington, performance coach of the Boston Celtics; Magda Romanska, principal investigator at Harvard MetaLAB; Ignacio Wistumba, chairman of the department of translational molecular pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center; and D.W. Pine, creative director of TIME magazine, among others. 

Internationally renowned experts, specialized in different branches of Health, Technology, Communication and Business, form part of the TECH faculty.

A unique learning method 

TECH is the first university to use Relearning in all its programs. It is the best online learning methodology, accredited with international teaching quality certifications, provided by prestigious educational agencies. In addition, this disruptive educational model is complemented with the “Case Method”, thereby setting up a unique online teaching strategy. Innovative teaching resources are also implemented, including detailed videos, infographics and interactive summaries. 

TECH combines Relearning and the Case Method in all its university programs to guarantee excellent theoretical and practical learning, studying whenever and wherever you want.

The world's largest online university 

TECH is the world’s largest online university. We are the largest educational institution, with the best and widest online educational catalog, one hundred percent online and covering the vast majority of areas of knowledge. We offer a large selection of our own degrees and accredited online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In total, more than 14,000 university degrees, in eleven different languages, make us the largest educational largest in the world. 

TECH has the world's most extensive catalog of academic and official programs, available in more than 11 languages.

Google Premier Partner 

The American technology giant has awarded TECH the Google Google Premier Partner badge. This award, which is only available to 3% of the world's companies, highlights the efficient, flexible and tailored experience that this university provides to students. The recognition as a Google Premier Partner not only accredits the maximum rigor, performance and investment in TECH's digital infrastructures, but also places this university as one of the world's leading technology companies. 

Google has positioned TECH in the top 3% of the world's most important technology companies by awarding it its Google Premier Partner badge.

The official online university of the NBA 

TECH is the official online university of the NBA. Thanks to our agreement with the biggest league in basketball, we offer our students exclusive university programs, as well as a wide variety of educational resources focused on the business of the league and other areas of the sports industry. Each program is made up of a uniquely designed syllabus and features exceptional guest hosts: professionals with a distinguished sports background who will offer their expertise on the most relevant topics. 

TECH has been selected by the NBA, the world's top basketball league, as its official online university.

The top-rated university by its students 

Students have positioned TECH as the world's top-rated university on the main review websites, with a highest rating of 4.9 out of 5, obtained from more than 1,000 reviews. These results consolidate TECH as the benchmark university institution at an international level, reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” reflecting the excellence and positive impact of its educational model.” 

TECH is the world’s top-rated university by its students.

Leaders in employability 

TECH has managed to become the leading university in employability. 99% of its students obtain jobs in the academic field they have studied, within one year of completing any of the university's programs. A similar number achieve immediate career enhancement. All this thanks to a study methodology that bases its effectiveness on the acquisition of practical skills, which are absolutely necessary for professional development. 

99% of TECH graduates find a job within a year of completing their studies.

This Postgraduate certificate will take the tourism professional on a journey through the history of oak wood and its use in barrels for wine storage. A general knowledge that will gradually introduce you to the different particularities that favor the aging and breeding of the great variety of existing wines.  All of this, in addition, with the best pedagogical resources of the current university academic panorama.

Enter through innovative multimedia content on the relevance of the barrel in winemaking.in the aging process"

Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate is designed to provide over 6 weeks the most valuable and outstanding information on Wine Aging and Breeding, especially through the use of oak barrels.

The syllabus is based on the knowledge and current experience of a teaching team with extensive experience as winemakers and specialists in wineries. In this way, the students will have access to a content that will take them for 150 hours to delve into the evolution of the use and manufacture of oak barrels for wine storage.

A whole art, which will allow the professional to learn about the most outstanding advances in this sector, as well as to acquire an intensive learning about the influence of oak on aromas depending on the geographical area. In addition, in order to make the information much more attractive, TECH Global University provides numerous additional didactic resources: video summaries, in-depth videos, essential readings or case studies.

In this way, the graduate will have access to an intensive, yet flexible, university degree. All you need is an electronic device (cell phone, tablet or computer) with an Internet connection to access the syllabus of this program. An ideal academic option for those who wish to advance in the field of Oenology through an avant-garde Postgraduate Certificate.

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 weeks and is divided into 1 module:

Module 1. Importance of the Oak Barrel in Wine Aging

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH Global University offers students the opportunity to study this Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding completely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time.

Module 1. Importance of the Oak Barrel in Wine Aging

1.1. Importance of Oak for Barrel Manufacturing

1.1.1. Use of the Barrel History
1.1.2. Knowledge about Cooperage Wood
1.1.3. Use of Barrels in Dry White Wines
1.1.4. Use of Barrels in Red Wines

1.2. Oak

1.2.1. Morphology and Anatomy
1.2.2. Botanical Differentiation and Origins
1.2.3. Notion of Grain and Porosity

1.3. Wood Selection

1.3.1. Selection in the Forest
1.3.2. Selection at the Sawmill
1.3.3. Selection in the Cooperage

1.4. Drying and Seasoning of the Wood

1.4.1. Drying the Wood
1.4.2. Seasoning the Wood
1.4.3. Importance of Microorganisms During Drying

1.5. Manufacture of Barrels

1.5.1. The Transformation of the Staves
1.5.2. Assembly of the Staves
1.5.3. The Toasting of the Barrel
1.5.4. Manufacture of the Barrel Tops
1.5.5. Finishing the Barrel

1.6. Aromatic Contributions of Oak Barrels

1.6.1. Aromatic Contributions of French Oak
1.6.2. Aromatic Contributions of American Oak
1.6.3. Aromatic Contributions of Eastern European oak

1.7. Oak Tannin

1.7.1. The Elagitannins
1.7.2. Enological Interest
1.7.3. Importance of Tannin in the Structure of Wine
1.7.4. Kinetics of Tannin Release from the Barrel in Time

1.8. The Barrel, an Impermeable and Porous Container

1.8.1. Impermeability of the Barrel
1.8.2. Porosity of the Barrel
1.8.3. Importance of the Barrel in the Aging Process

1.9. The Good Use of Oak Barrels

1.9.1. Reception of New Barrels
1.9.2. Maintenance of the Barrels Over Time
1.9.3. Repair of Leaks

1.10. The Second Life of Oak Barrels

1.10.1. The Interest of the Second-Hand Barrel
1.10.2. The Use of Second-Hand Barrels for Spirits
1.10.3. Alternatives to Enological Use

It provides an in-depth look at the most effective techniques for barrel maintenance and leak repair"