CQI Q Processing Course Level 2 - Arabica Professional * Course & Exam
November 10 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
November 11 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
November 12 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
November 13 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
November 14 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
November 15 / 8AM - 12PM, 1 - 5PM (On-site, Bukidnon)
Q Processing Professional is a six-day field-based course where learners deepen their theoretical knowledge of the main processing methods, learn best practices, and gain hands-on experience with a quality control system for post-harvest processing. With this content, students will begin to develop the skillsets necessary to achieve different flavor profiles through processing. The course takes place in a producing country during the harvest season, and involves lectures, team activities, applied lessons, and cuppings. It is a hands-on and collaborative learning experience fit for the practical needs of the producing side of industry. To be certified, attendees must pass both theoretical and practical tests.
Location: Lake Napalit, Bukidnon
Instructor(s):
John Kwe
Notes (Please contact us for further details):
- Special financial support available for Philippine government employees.
- Fees are exclusive of accommodation and meals.
Johan Kwe is a Sumatra-based coffee producer with over a decade of experience in specialty coffee. He holds a B.A. in Economics from The Ohio State University and is a licensed CQI/Texas A&M Q Processing Expert, Q Arabica Assistant Instructor, and Q Processing Instructor for both arabica and robusta.
As the Quality Control Manager for Simalem Specialty Coffee, he oversees mill operations, export programs, and quality improvement. He also founded 3 Beans Coffee Roasters in 2015 and established Simalem Coffee Academy to provide professional training in coffee processing and evaluation.
Johan has taught CQI courses in multiple countries and collaborated with organizations like FairTrade ANZ and the International Trade Centre. He also contributed to The Value of Specialty Coffee Cuppers publication and helped pilot CQI’s Q Processing Professional - Robusta course.
