Discover globally recognized programs accredited by the Specialty Coffee Association, designed to elevate your coffee expertise— from certificates to career-ready diplomas.
Coffee Skills Program
The Coffee Skills Program is a hands-on training system designed to help you build real-world expertise in every aspect of specialty coffee. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, this program covers everything from essential barista techniques to advanced sensory analysis, giving you practical skills you can use right away in the industry.
Pick a course that fits your coffee goals—whether it’s brewing, barista, sensory, or sustainability.
Join an in-person course led by our accredited trainers, designed to build your skills through hands-on learning.
Complete and pass written and practical exams to receive a globally recognized certificate and work towards a diploma.
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Build practical, hands-on skills behind the espresso bar—from mastering foundational techniques to expertly managing coffee service operations.
Master coffee brewing from the ground up—exploring methods, principles, and advanced extraction techniques through hands-on practice.
Sharpen your sensory skills and palate—learn to identify, evaluate, and articulate coffee flavors with confidence and train others.
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Demonstrate your expertise and readiness for industry leadership with an SCA Skills Diploma, designed to recognize comprehensive knowledge across key areas of specialty coffee.
Creating, preparing, and promoting specialty coffee experiences.
Development, production, and quality assurance of roasted coffee.
Handling, evaluation, and trade of green coffee.
Developing and implementing best practices to promote sustainability.
Earn your SCA Coffee Skills Diploma by completing a tailored combination of courses designed to build your expertise from foundation to advanced levels.
Lead café operations and deliver exceptional coffee experiences. Perfect for café managers and baristas seeking advanced skills in coffee preparation, customer service, and retail operations.
Barista Skills
Brewing
Roasting
Sensory Skills
Coffee Sustainability
Water & Preventative Maintenance
Master coffee roasting and production management. Ideal for roasters who want to excel in profile development, quality control, and roastery operations.
Brewing
Green Coffee
Roasting
Sensory Skills
Coffee Sustainability
Water & Preventative Maintenance
Specialize in green coffee sourcing and evaluation. Designed for coffee buyers, traders, and quality control professionals who focus on coffee selection and trade.
Brewing
Roasting
Green Coffee
Sensory Skills
Coffee Sustainability
Water & Preventative Maintenance
Drive sustainability across the coffee value chain. Built for professionals who want to implement effective sustainability programs and lead industry change.
Green Coffee
Barista Skills
Roasting
Sensory Skills
Coffee Sustainability
Water & Preventative Maintenance
