BUILD YOUR COFFEE CAREER WITH
SCA EDUCATION
SCA Education brings structure to how you learn coffee. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, you can move forward step by step, building knowledge, confidence, and expertise at your own pace.
Why choose SCA Education?
SCA Education is designed to reflect how the coffee industry works, combining practical skills with clear pathways that support your growth over time.
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What you get by learning with the SCA:
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Globally recognized credentials
Trusted industry credentials that set a global standard for coffee knowledge and skills.
Structured learning paths
Clear, step-by-step pathways for you to learn at your own pace. Pause anytime; progress never expires.
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Research-backed,
industry-aligned learning
Expert-informed, research-backed content that stays relevant and aligned with industry needs.
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A global network of Authorized SCA Trainers
Learn from Authorized SCA Trainers worldwide, ensuring consistent, high-quality education.
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Many ways to build skills
Flexible options: skill courses, diplomas, and licenses to match your goals and career stage.
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Explore SCA Diploma pathways
DIPLOMAS
The SCA offers education that supports different roles, goals, and stages in your coffee career.
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Diplomas
SCA Diplomas help you build skills across different areas of coffee. Each diploma combines courses at different levels to prepare you for roles across the coffee value chain.
As you progress, you develop skills in areas like coffee preparation, quality, sourcing, and operations. For employers, an SCA Diploma shows consistent training and strong capability
More programs to grow your skills
The Q Grader license focuses on building consistency and coffee quality across the industry.
Widely used by cuppers, traders, and quality professionals to align on coffee evaluation across different regions and markets.
Q Grader License
The SCA’s only online program, designed as a 12-week cohort course for current and aspiring coffee shop owners and managers. It helps you build practical business skills for every stage, from launch to growth.
Coffee Business Education
The Master of Specialty Coffee (MSC) helps you deepen your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and navigate complex challenges across the specialty coffee industry.
Master of Specialty Coffee
Not sure where to start?
With multiple pathways available, finding the right place to begin can feel overwhelming. Explore the options below to find the learning path that fits your goals and experience.
Level up with Courses
Learn practical coffee skills at your own pace.
For enthusiasts and new professionals
Duration: 1-3 days per course
Business Education
Gain business, market, and operational knowledge.
For owners managers and operators
Duration: 12 weeks, Cohort based
SCA Diplomas
Self-paced industry-recognized credentials for career readiness.
For working specialists and educators
Duration: Months
Become a Q Grader
The highest-level certification for coffee evaluation.
Masters tasters and quality leaders
Duration: 5-6 days exam
Become a Master
Advanced academic and research-driven expertise.
For career professionals seeking mastery
Duration: Years
Other ways to improve your skills
Workshops
Workshops focus on specific topics and skills in a flexible format. Ideal for exploring new areas or deepening your expertise without following a full course pathway.
Skill-based Learning
Learn at your own pace through skill-based learning designed to build knowledge and support your progress across different areas of coffee.
Become an Authorized SCA Trainer
Want to teach and share your expertise? Become an Authorized SCA Trainer and deliver globally recognized education.