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.
Earn Your Master Diploma
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EDUCATION
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH SCA
Research, standards, education, and events
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Q Grader Program
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SCA EVENTS CONNECTION
COMMUNITY
CELEBRATION
Build your coffee career with SCA Education
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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