Recently the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) and Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) merged together to become the new Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), a few things related to your current SCAA certifications you may take note. Graduates or certificate holders of the SCAA Barista Pathway Level 1 will be equivalent to having completed […]
CQI Q Grader Combo Training & Exam July 11-16, 2016 Guangzhou, China
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 20 sections on coffee related subjects, such as green grading, roast identification, acids in coffee, coffee cupping, sensory skills and sensory […]
Annual Origin Trip + CQI Q Grader Combo Training & Exam Dec 13-18, 2015 Guangzhou, China
*** Last call *** Join this trip with our instructor Mane Alves! Interested parties please email info@coffeelabasia.com . Deadline: 6th Nov 2015. This year we will organize our very first origin trip just prior to the course from Dec 8-12, 2015, with visits to 2 plantations in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We will pick coffee, understand […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]