TRAINING LAB

Coffee Course Policies

Registration & Payment

  • Register and pay online using the Register for Classes link at the bottom of this page.
  • Full payment is required to reserve your spot.
  • SCA classes also require registration through the SCA learner portal (instructions sent by email).

Cancellations

  • Cancel 7+ days before class → refund minus 10% fee.
  • Cancel 2–7 days before class → 50% refund.
  • Cancel less than 48 hours before class → no refund.
  • All cancellations/reschedule requests must be made by email at [email protected]
  • If Cafe Moto cancels/reschedules a class, you’ll receive a full refund (but we can’t cover travel costs).

Conduct

  • Cafe Moto is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and inclusive learning environment for all people regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, and religion (or lack thereof).
  • Be respectful. Harassment, disruptive, or unsafe behavior will result in removal without refund.
  • Please avoid strong fragrances (coffee tasting requires clear senses).

Attendance

  • Arrive 5–10 minutes early. Students more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted.
  • Classes may run slightly long or short—plan travel accordingly.

Safety

  • We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, violence, or offensive behavior.
  • Classes may involve hot liquids, steam, sharp tools, or electrical equipment.
  • Follow instructor safety directions at all times.
  • No alcohol or drugs before/during class.

Health

  • Please stay home if you’re sick (COVID-19, flu, RSV, etc.). We’ll help you reschedule.
  • High-risk attendees may ask about remote options when available.

SCA Courses

  • Students must register with the SCA prior to class and provide the same registered email address to Cafe Moto.
  • Registration includes written and practical exams where applicable as well as SCA fees.
  • You get 2 exam attempts (written and practical). If you don’t pass, you’ll need to retake the full course.
  • Written exams are online and must be completed within 21 days of finishing class.

Learn More About SCA

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is the largest global coffee trade association dedicated to making coffee better by fostering a global coffee community and supporting activities to make specialty coffee a thriving, equitable, and sustainable endeavor for the entire value chain.

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By registering, you agree to these policies. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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