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:
Why become an SCA Premier Training Campus
Build Industry Recognition
Gain recognition as an approved SCA training campus within the global specialty coffee industry.
Strengthen Your Organization
Position your business, school, or training center as a leader in specialty coffee education and professional development.
Support Learner Success
Provide students with access to professional facilities, industry- standard equipment, and consistent educational experiences.
Connect with a Global Coffee Community
Join a network of coffee professionals, educators, trainers, and industry leaders committed to advancing specialty coffee education and standards.
Demonstrate Educational Excellence
Show your commitment to delivering professional coffee education in a structured, high- quality learning environment.
Steps to becoming a campus
The accreditation process is designed to ensure every campus meets the SCA's standards for educational quality and learner experience.
Hello, World!
Propose a Standard
Community members can propose new standards through the SCA technical office or relevant guild leadership groups.
Join an Expert Group
Professionals interested in contributing to future standards can submit their CV and areas of expertise to the SCA technical office.
Review a Standard
Stakeholders directly impacted by standards in development may be invited to review drafts and provide feedback during the consultation process.
Publication
Approved standards undergo a final style review for compliance with the SCA Style Guide before publication.
How SCA Standards are developed
SCA Standards are developed through a collaborative process involving technical experts, industry stakeholders, and the Standards Development Panel (SDP). The process is designed to ensure standards are practical, research-driven, transparent, and globally relevant.
Development Process
A new standard or revision is proposed
The proposal is reviewed and approved by the SDP
Expert working groups draft the standard
Stakeholders review and provide feedback
Revisions are made based on community input
Final standards are approved and published
The development framework focuses on:
User-focused development
Industry collaboration and consensus
Research-based decision making
Transparency and inclusiveness
Innovation and continuous improvement