Coffee careers start here.
Built on decades of knowledge, research, and real-world experience, the Specialty Coffee Association’s education programs are designed to help you create a successful career in the coffee industry.
For Learners
The SCA’s internationally-recognized programs are designed to help learners demonstrate the real-world knowledge & practical skills required for a successful career in specialty coffee.
The Coffee Skills Program covers barista, brewing, green coffee, sensory and roasting skills; while the Coffee Sustainability Program and Coffee Technicians Program offer more specialized training.
For Trainers
Taught by a global network of authorized professional trainers, SCA Education reaches beyond our membership to the industry at large.
Including these courses in your training portfolio adds the credibility of a globally recognized program to your product offerings.
For Campuses
The Premier Training Campus program highlights facilities that offer a unique educational setting for all types of coffee education. Achieving SCA Campus accreditation signifies a prestigious designation that requires demonstrated compliance with industry and SCA standards and protocols.
Why It Works
Every year, more than 40,000 learners choose SCA courses to further their coffee careers. SCA certificate programs, known throughout the industry as job relevant, internationally-recognized, and accessible, are the top-choice of coffee professionals.
Designed for the coffee practitioner
Based on research and industry collaboration
Delivered by a global network of
authorized trainers
“I feel that with each course, I fall more in love with coffee and my work.”
— Pastor Valero, lead barista and production roaster from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who has certificates in Barista Skills, Brewing, and Green Coffee.
Recognizing job readiness in the specialty coffee industry.
Explore the Brand-New
SCA Skills Diplomas
A new set of diplomas that give you in-depth knowledge and practical experience you can immediately apply in an industry setting.
Sign Up for an Upcoming
CVA for Cuppers Course
The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers Course is a two-day professional update designed specifically for coffee cuppers, during which they will learn and become familiarized with the SCA’s new Coffee Value Assessment as a tool to evaluate coffee’s value.
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