About the course
The Coffee Skills Program, the largest educational program in the coffee industry, offers an introductory course to coffee. This one-level program ends with a theoretical exam, which, if passed, leads to SCA certification.
The course is ideal for individuals who are beginning a professional career in the coffee industry or who wish to enhance their existing knowledge. The course is designed to dispel common myths and misconceptions about coffee, provide a comprehensive history of coffee cultivation and distribution, and introduce the fundamental standards and the mission of the Specialty Coffee Association.
The course curriculum is meticulously structured to ensure a thorough and informative learning experience, making it easier for students to decide which Coffee Skills Program modules to pursue next.
During the Introduction to Coffee module, participants will engage in hands-on exercises and a lecture focused on coffee tasting.The course is led by a seasoned and certified SCA Authorized Trainer (AST).This course is offered both on-site and online.
Objectives of the Green Coffee Foundation course
01.
The process of growing green coffee
02.
Preparing for the Intermediate course
03.
SCA certification
04.
How to buy coffee?
05.
Defects in coffee
Have you ever thought about where your coffee comes from? Let's go on a little journey with me as we trace the path of this beloved drink, starting from the delicate flower on the coffee plant. We'll follow it as it becomes a ripe berry, picked tenderly in the early morning light. Then, it's off to the fermentation and drying process, where it's nurtured and cared for until it's ready to become the coffee we all know and love. But, before it can be enjoyed as your daily cup of joe, it has to transform into something new — something that says, "I'm not a green coffee anymore."
Krzysztof Blinkiewicz, AST
Enter the coffee chain
Learn where coffee comes from and how to recognize which is specialty quality.
Get certified
After passing the theoretical exam, you will be certified by the SCA in Green Coffee Foundation.
Use knowledge at work
The knowledge from the Green Coffee Foundation course will also be useful to you in the coffee shop and coffee roaster. It is a canon that falls out of familiarity.
Defects
Learn about the catalog of defects in coffee, their impact on the sensory experience and public health.