WHO WE ARE

From The Farmers Who Grow It, To The Baristas Who Serve It

The Specialty Coffee Association brings together the people behind every cup.

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Earn Your Master Diploma

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EDUCATION

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH SCA

Research, standards, education, and events

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  • Test

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SCA EVENTS 

CONNECTION

COMMUNITY

CELEBRATION

Build your coffee career with SCA Education

Overview Diplomas Q Grader Coffee Business Education Master of Speciality Coffee

TYPES OF AUTHORIZED SCA TRAINER(AST) LICENSES

AST Individual License

For independent trainers:

  • License is issued to you as an individual

  • No additional cost to add more programs (modules)

  • You can teach within your assigned country group, with the option to expand globally if needed.

AST Enterprise License

For companies managing trainers internally.:

  • Requires active SCA Company Membership

  • License is issued to the company, not individuals

  • Trainers under the license can add programs without extra cost

  • Teaching is limited to the company’s country group, with a global option available for companies teaching internationally.

  • Each license covers one designated trainer, and additional trainers require separate licenses

  • A Course Administrator can be assigned for coordination

  • Course fees are managed by the company

Earn your diploma

The Q Grader Program is specialty coffee’s leading license for professionals, encompassing cupping, sensory analysis, and green 
coffee evaluation.

Earn your diploma

Demonstrate your expertise and readiness for industry leadership with an SCA Skills Diploma, designed to recognize comprehensive knowledge across key areas of specialty coffee.

Earn your diploma

The Q Grader Program is specialty coffee’s leading license for professionals, encompassing cupping, sensory analysis, and green 
coffee evaluation.

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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