Courses

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Three specialised learning paths designed for coffee professionals at every stage. Whether you're starting your journey, developing technical expertise, or building sustainability knowledge, each program offers structured, internationally recognised SCA certification taught by an authorised trainer with over 13 years in the industry.

Your path into specialty coffee

SCA Coffee Skills

Espresso machine and grinder maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting
Hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems in professional coffee equipment
Water quality, filtration and preventive maintenance programs

SCA Sustainability Program

Environmental, social and economic sustainability across the coffee value chain
Climate change impacts, adaptation strategies and regenerative farming
Governance, compliance, ESG reporting and sustainability legislation

SCA Coffee Technicians Program

Barista skills, brewing, green coffee, roasting and sensory evaluation
Foundation, Intermediate and Professional levels, internationally recognised SCA certification
Earn credits toward the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma

Expert-Led Training

Learn from industry professionals with years of experience.

Flexible Schedule

Study at your own pace with lifetime access to materials.

Recognized Certificate

Earn a certificate recognized by leading organizations.

Café Diploma

For those working in cafés or managing day-to-day service. Focuses on coffee preparation, workflow, and maintaining consistent quality in a service environment.

Builds advanced skills in profile development, quality control, and roastery operations, preparing you for professional roasting roles.

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Roastery Diploma

For those working in roasting and production. Focuses on building consistency, managing quality, and understanding the full roasting process from green coffee to final profile.

Builds advanced skills in profile development, quality control, and roastery operations, preparing you for professional roasting roles.

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Trade Diploma

For professionals sourcing and evaluating green coffee. Designed for those making buying decisions, assessing quality, and working closely with producers and importers.

Builds advanced skills in coffee selection, quality control, and trade, preparing you for roles such as coffee buyer or trader across the green coffee supply chain.

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Sustainable Coffee Diploma

For those working on sustainability across the coffee value chain. Covers the knowledge needed to understand, implement, and evaluate sustainability practices.

Builds the expertise needed to design and implement effective sustainability programs. Combines knowledge across the coffee value chain, preparing you to take on leadership roles and drive meaningful change in one of the industry’s most critical areas.

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Choose Your Pathway

Select from certificates across brewing, roasting, green coffee, and sustainability. Choose a diploma pathway based on your interests, or start with individual courses that count toward a diploma as you progress.

Complete Your Training

Take part in a mix of hands-on and remote learning, delivered by Authorized SCA Trainers. The delivery method of your course will depend on your location and module, either in-person, online, or a mix of both.

Pass Your Assessment(s)

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through practical and written assessments. Once you pass, you'll earn a globally recognized certificate and make progress toward an SCA Skills Diploma.