BECOME AN SCA PREMIER
TRAINING CAMPUS
Whether you operate a coffee school, roasting facility, training center, or educational institution, becoming an SCA Premier Training Campus demonstrates your commitment to excellence in specialty coffee education.
What is an SCA Premier Training Campus?
An SCA Premier Training Campus is an approved training environment that supports high-quality delivery of SCA education programs. Campuses are evaluated based on facility standards, equipment requirements, learning environments, and operational readiness.
This designation helps learners identify trusted training locations that align with SCA educational standards and industry expectations.
Looking to learn at an approved campus?
Explore the SCA Premier Training Campuses and current courses through the SCA Course Calendar.
Who can apply
The program is designed for organizations that provide structured coffee education and training, including:
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Coffee academies and training schools
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Roasting companies with education programs
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Multi-location training organizations
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Educational institutions and coffee labs
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Businesses offering SCA certificate programs
Campus Requirements
Organizations applying for SCA Premier Training Campus accreditation must meet standards related to training facilities, classroom environments, equipment, operational readiness, learner support, and program-specific technical requirements to help ensure a consistent, high-quality educational experience.
Dedicated theory classroom and cupping room with appropriate seating and workspace
Controlled sensory environment, odour-free, carpet-free, temperature-regulated, with blackout and red-light capability
Water quality meeting SCA specifications
Cupping equipment for all students: grinder, scale, bowls, kettles, and stopwatch
Green coffee tools: sizing screens, moisture meter, density meter, and grading mats
Le Nez du Café aroma kits and SCA Arabica Green Coffee Defect Handbook
Sensory & Green Coffee Q
Dedicated roasting space with appropriate lighting, ventilation, temperature control, and fire safety compliance
Production roaster per six students with variable heat control, temperature monitoring, and chaff collection
Sample roaster per six students for green coffee evaluation - professional grade, separate from cupping space
Colour measurement device calibrated to the SCA Agtron Roast Color Scale
Support equipment: moisture meter, cupping bowls, roast logs, scales, and specialty grade green coffee
Roasting
Theory classroom and dedicated espresso workstation with adequate space per student
Clean, distraction-free environment with water quality meeting SCA specifications
Commercial espresso machine with calibrated temperature and pressure - not super-automatic
Doser and grind-on-demand grinders with full smallwares and glassware
Batch brewer and manual brew equipment covering gravity, immersion, and pressure methods
Measurement tools including refractometer, TDS meter, and coffee brew control charts
Barista & Brewing
Application status
Applications for the SCA Premier Training Campus program are currently paused while the program undergoes review and updates. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to check back for future announcements and application availability.