At the backbone of the Q Grading System are Licensed Q Graders, professional cuppers accredited by the Coffee Quality Institute. These Q Graders must pass a rigorous three-day exam to earn their certification, comprising of 20 sections on coffee related subjects, such as green grading, roast identification, coffee cupping, sensory skills and sensory triangulation. There […]
CQI Q Grader Combo Training & Exam Mar 4-9, 2014 Guangzhou, China
(中文) At the backbone of the Q Grading System are Licensed Q Graders, professional cuppers accredited by the Coffee Quality Institute. These Q Graders must pass a rigorous three-day exam to earn their certification, comprising of 20 sections on coffee related subjects, such as green grading, roast identification, coffee cupping, sensory skills and sensory triangulation. […]
World Coffee Events Licenses World Judges Certification Program
World Coffee Events Licenses World Judges Certification Program to their parent organizations, the SCAA and SCAE Dublin, Ireland – This week, World Coffee Events licensed the workshop model for its Judges Certification Workshops (JCW) to its two parent organizations, the Specialty Coffee Association of America and Speciality Coffee Association of Europe. “This allows more opportunities to […]
BGA – Barista Guild Certificate Program
Are you looking for a new job that involves your love of coffee and artistry? Maybe you should consider a career as a certified barista through the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). They offer a specialized course in the art of the barista. When you become certified through this course, you can walk into […]
CUPPING LAB … the coffee cupper’s app
2013 SCAA Event Best New Product Winners Announced Winner of People’s Choice Best New Product—Open Class—SCAA 2013 Cupping Lab is an award-winning, powerful cupping app for coffee professionals. It is the perfect companion for cupping, which supports both formal or daily coffee tasting via its beautiful yet professional interface. It can be used in […]
SCAA ANNOUNCES DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE TESTS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
As of June 1, 2013, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will be conducting all knowledge tests for their Certificate programs in a secure online format. This exciting new digital system will allow for easier participant access to tests as well as faster turnaround times for reporting of results and awarding of credits and […]