SCA proficiency Diploma statement authentication

Recognize job readiness in the professional coffee industry. A range of new diplomas that provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical experience that you can apply immediately in an industry environment. Each diploma requires a combination of advanced study and foundation courses. Explore each diploma below to understand their specific focus and required courses.
SCA Coffee Shop Diploma
SCA Diploma coffee

This series of courses is designed to prepare learners to be leaders in creating, preparing and promoting specialty coffee experiences, while communicating with customers and colleagues about the role of retailers in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.

Required Courses:

Coffee Skills Program:

  1. Barista Skills - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional
  2. Brewing - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional
  3. Roasting - Foundation
  4. Sensory Skills - Foundation

Coffee Sustainability Program Foundation

Coffee Technicians Program: Water and Preventive Maintenance - Foundation

SCA Baking Diploma
SCA Roastery Diploma

This series of courses is designed to prepare learners to be leaders in the development, production and quality assurance of coffee roasting, while communicating with customers and colleagues about the roaster's role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.

Required Courses:

Coffee Skills Program:

  1. Brewing - Foundation
  2. Green Coffee - Foundation
  3. Roasting - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional
  4. Sensory Skills - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional

Coffee Sustainability Program Foundation

Coffee Technicians Program: Water and Preventive Maintenance - Foundation

SCA Diploma in Coffee Trade
SCA Coffee Trade Diploma

This series of courses is designed to prepare learners to be leaders in handling, evaluating and trading green coffee, while communicating with customers and colleagues about their role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.

Required Courses:

Coffee Skills Program:

  1. Brewing - Foundation
  2. Green Coffee - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional
  3. Roasting - Foundation
  4. Sensory Skills - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional

Coffee Sustainability Program Foundation

Coffee Technicians Program: Water and Preventive Maintenance - Foundation

SCA Diploma in Sustainable Coffee
SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma

This series of courses is designed to prepare learners to become leaders responsible for developing and implementing best practices and special projects that promote a more sustainable coffee industry, while developing a broad understanding of the skills applied in different areas of the supply chain.

Required Courses:

Coffee Skills Program:

  1. Barista Skills - Foundation
  2. Green Coffee - Foundation, Intermediate & Professional
  3. Roasting - Foundation
  4. Sensory Skills - Foundation

Coffee Sustainability Program Foundation, Intermediate & Professional

Coffee Technicians Program: Water and Preventive Maintenance - Foundation