SCA INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE
Course Format
This course is available both in-person and online. In-person courses include a live cupping and demonstration. For remote participation, you’ll need reliable internet access and a laptop or tablet.
Course Length – 6.5 hours
What You’ll Learn
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. Learners will also discuss the importance of water quality, equipment cleanliness, and maintenance.
Required Prerequisites
None
Course Fees
$300 — includes instruction (in-person recommended or online available by request), coffee supplies, course materials (digital or print).
Assessment
No practical exam is required. A written exam will be delivered via email. You’ll have 21 days to complete it, with two attempts allowed. A passing score is 60%.
Membership Requirement
Membership with the Specialty Coffee Association is required before registering for this class. Visit the SCA website and sign up for a free or paid membership. They will email you a link to create your SCA account and give you an account number. You will need to enter your SCA account number on the registration form. Here is a link to the SCA Membership page.