Training Academy
Global Coffee Education
We offer a full suite of global coffee education, including the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) Coffee Skills Program and Diploma Tracks. All training in our certified training lab is under the guidance and tutelage of Tim Sturk, Authorised SCA Trainer (AST), Q Grader (CQI), SCA Content Creator and WBC (World Barista Championship) Sensory Judge. Attendees can choose certified and non-certified training.
The SCA Coffee Skills Program is a modular, skills-based training program designed to prepare learners to gain more success in their career while contributing to the progress and evolution of the coffee industry. Join the approximately 50,000 learners who engage with SCA Certificate Programs each year.
Our Courses
Introduction to Coffee
FOUNDATION
The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for anyone who is new to specialty coffee. It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. In addition, learners will discuss the importance of water quality, cleanliness and maintenance. This interactive course also includes a cupping, an industry-specific process for evaluating coffee through a sensory experience. There is an online written exam administered upon the completion of the course
Barista Skills
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Barista Skills teaches the essentials practical skills needed behind the espresso bar such as how to set your grinder, make espresso, foam and texture milk for cappuccinos, and create latte art as well as an exploration of health and safety issues, customer service protocols, and basic business practices.
Brewing
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
The Brewing courses cover numerous brewing coffee methods as well as the brewing variables that affect quality. Hands on learning is emphasised with a focus on grind profiles, brewing methods, coffee strength measurements, and coffee extraction charting.
Green Coffee
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Green coffee courses cover concepts and skills relevant to the evaluation, trade, and handling of green coffee. Content of these courses include applicable aspects of botany, coffee farming, processing, grading, storage, transport, markets, certifications, contracts, and more.
Roasting
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
The Roasting modules teaches about the roasting process, including roast cycle, roast levels, identifying defects, the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process, as well as workspace management and lean production.
Sensory Skills
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Sensory Skills courses cover concepts and skills relevant to the evaluation of coffee and related products. The content of these interactive courses includes sensory science, industry-specific protocols, common sensory attributes of coffee, physiological sensory training, implementation of sensory programs, consumer testing design, application in business, and more.
Our Courses
Introduction to Coffee
FOUNDATION
The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for anyone who is new to specialty coffee. It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. In addition, learners will discuss the importance of water quality, cleanliness and maintenance. This interactive course also includes a cupping, an industry-specific process for evaluating coffee through a sensory experience. There is an online written exam administered upon the completion of the course
Barista Skills
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Barista Skills teaches the essentials practical skills needed behind the espresso bar such as how to set your grinder, make espresso, foam and texture milk for cappuccinos, and create latte art as well as an exploration of health and safety issues, customer service protocols, and basic business practices.
Brewing
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
The Brewing courses cover numerous brewing coffee methods as well as the brewing variables that affect quality. Hands on learning is emphasised with a focus on grind profiles, brewing methods, coffee strength measurements, and coffee extraction charting.
Green Coffee
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Green coffee courses cover concepts and skills relevant to the evaluation, trade, and handling of green coffee. Content of these courses include applicable aspects of botany, coffee farming, processing, grading, storage, transport, markets, certifications, contracts, and more.
Roasting
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
The Roasting modules teaches about the roasting process, including roast cycle, roast levels, identifying defects, the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process, as well as workspace management and lean production.
Sensory Skills
FOUNDATION / INTERMEDIATE / PROFESSIONAL
Sensory Skills courses cover concepts and skills relevant to the evaluation of coffee and related products. The content of these interactive courses includes sensory science, industry-specific protocols, common sensory attributes of coffee, physiological sensory training, implementation of sensory programs, consumer testing design, application in business, and more.