The SCA Coffee Skills Program offers modular training designed to propel your career in the specialty coffee industry. Dive into the fascinating realm of coffee sensory skills, where you'll learn about sensory science, industry-specific protocols, common coffee attributes, physiological sensory training, and more. Get ready to stand out in your career and contribute to the advancement of the specialty coffee industry!
FOUNDATION COURSE:
The Sensory Skills Foundation course provides a hands-on approach to understanding sensory evaluation, particularly in the context of coffee. Learners explore how human senses shape perception and learn to discern key aspects of coffee such as body, acidity, and bitterness. The course covers fragrance identification and the SCA cupping process, offering insights into specialty coffee qualities and their application in business. Through practical exercises, participants develop skills in identifying coffee attributes and setting up a cupping according to SCA standards.
Dates : April 17, May 9
Price: AED 1700
Intermediate Course:
The Sensory Skills Intermediate course builds upon the foundation laid in the previous course, equipping learners for more advanced roles in coffee sensory evaluation. Topics include taste and aroma physiology, various sensory analysis tests, cupping session logistics, coffee attribute diversity, and the utilization of tools like the SCA Flavor Wheel and WCR Sensory Lexicon. The course also covers the establishment and execution of sensory analysis panels.
Dates : April 18-19, May 10-11
Price: AED 3000
Professional Course:
The Sensory Skills Professional course advances from the Intermediate level, preparing learners for managerial roles in coffee sensory evaluation. This interactive course focuses on industry standards, integrating sensory evaluation into coffee business practices, and assessing specialty green coffee qualities. Participants acquire skills in accurately measuring and describing coffee beverage characteristics, as well as generating methodical sensory measurements with interpretation.
Dates : April 20-22
Price: AED 5000
- Authorized trainer Specialty coffee association
- Coffee consultant
- Q-Arabica Grader
- Certified taste judge of coffee championships
- Champion of the international championship The Barista League 2017, 2019
- Winner of the Barista Championship in St. Petersburg 2012–2014