SCA Coffee Skills Program

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to introduce its new unified education program. The program consists of six different modules: Introduction to Coffee, which is available at one level, and five specialist modules; Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting and Sensory Skills. 

Together these modules of learning are known as the SCA Coffee Skills Program. Students can take advantage of learning through three stages of knowledge and skills in each module: Foundation, Intermediate and Professional. 

The Coffee Skills Program is the result of more than a year’s worth of collaborative work between professionals from both the American and European specialty coffee communities — involving passionate volunteers from the heritage SCAA’s Pathway Committees and the heritage SCAE's European Coffee Diploma System Creator groups.

PROGRAM FEE:
​Starts at USD 600*
*Please contact BCAA at (02) 570 7649 or [email protected] for course fee package options

SENSORY SKILLS MODULE (MANILA)
August 7
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• SCA Introduction to Coffee (10 Points)  - Learn about coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity it is today. From growing the cherries through grading, roasting, and brewing, this module provides an overview of the coffee value chain. 
• SCA Sensory Skills Foundation (5 Points) - Learn about the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. Sensory Skills investigates the way we perceive what we taste, how to evaluate coffee’s natural characteristics, and implementing this knowledge in business. The Foundation level provides a first taste of a specific coffee discipline and is a great way to get insight into a module to help you decide if you want to go on to learn more. The Foundation level requires no previous experience. Courses at this level usually take 1 day.  ​
• SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate (10 Points) - The Intermediate level is suitable if you are already part of the industry, working in the field covered by the module, and have a firm knowledge of the basic skills. Experience working in the field is recommended for this level. Courses at the Intermediate level usually take a minimum of 2 days. Pre-requisite is SCA Sensory Skills Foundation.

GREEN COFFEE MODULE (DAVAO)
December 10 - 12
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

• SCA Introduction to Coffee (10 Points)  - Learn about coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity it is today. From growing the cherries through grading, roasting, and brewing, this module provides an overview of the coffee value chain. 
• SCA Green Coffee Foundation (5 Points) - Learn about the key concepts surrounding green coffee: production, processing, grading, shipping, storage, arrival at destination, as well as coffee contracts and portfolio management. The Foundation level provides a first taste of a specific coffee discipline and is a great way to get insight into a module to help you decide if you want to go on to learn more. The Foundation level requires no previous experience. Courses at this level usually take 1 day. 
• SCA Green Coffee Intermediate (10 Points) - The Intermediate level is suitable if you are already part of the industry, working in the field covered by the module, and have a firm knowledge of the basic skills. Experience working in the field is recommended for this level. Courses at the Intermediate level usually take a minimum of 2 days.  Pre-requisite is SCA Green Coffee Foundation.​​​

Program Application

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