SCA GREEN COFFEE SKILLS

The Green Coffee Foundation course is designed to introduce basic concepts regarding the consuming side of green coffee. Participants will learn about the specialty coffee supply chain from seed to cup, including cultivation, harvesting, processing, drying, s hipping, storage, and delivery. The principles of coffee growing, processing, grading, and trade and portfolio management are also explored. This course is designed for individuals with no previous experience with the green coffee part of the supply chain.

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What you will learn

Introduction to coffee species and varieties Overview of the coffee supply chain and global coffee production Basic principles of coffee farming, processing, and drying methods Understanding defects, grading, and coffee storage Fundamentals of coffee markets and certifications

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Prerequisites

None; Introduction to Coffee recommended

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The course fee includes 1 written exam. A retest will be charged as follows:

• Written retest - ฿1,000.00

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We require a minimum number of 2 learners to run each class. If the number of sign-ups does not meet this requirement, learners will be notified and have their class rescheduled to the next available date.

The Green Coffee Intermediate course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Green Coffee Foundation course and prepare the learner for more complex job functions found in the green coffee profession. Specifically, these include a deeper and balanced look at botany, agronomy, seasonality,
processing, resting, shipment, storage, decaffeination, markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation. Learners are also introduced to grading, defects and positive attributes as they relate to green coffee contracts.

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What you will learn

In-depth understanding of coffee species, varieties, and origins Detailed insight into coffee farming, plant management, and climate considerations Comprehension of global coffee production and consumption trends Mastery of processing methods (washed, natural, pulped natural) and their impacts on coffee quality Knowledge of coffee defects, grading standards, and quality differentiation Understanding of green coffee markets, contracts, and pricing structures

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Prerequisites

None; Introduction to Coffee, Green Coffee Foundation and Sensory Foundation recommend

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The course fee includes 1 written and 1 practical test and both exams will be scheduled another day (1-hour time slots). Any subsequent retests will be charged as follows:

• Written retest - ฿1,000.00

• Practical retest - ฿3,000.00

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We require a minimum number of 3 learners to run each class. If the number of sign-ups does not meet this requirement, learners will be notified and have their class rescheduled to the next available date

The Green Coffee Professional course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Green Coffee Intermediate course and prepares the
learner for managerial job functions found in the green coffee profession. This interactive course covers key aspects of coffee botany, impact of
climate change, farm management, processing methodologies, common sensory defects, sample analysis, futures markets as they relate to
green trade, portfolio management, factors in the costs of green coffee production, contract considerations, targeted purchasing plans, supplier
assessments and third-party accreditations. A written exam tests professional course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s
ability to identify certain sensorial defects, conduct sampling processes for consistency, create standards for a client, analyze samples and make
purchasing decisions.

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What you will learn

Advanced understanding of coffee botany and genetic diversity Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies for coffee farming Comprehensive knowledge of farm management, processing methods, and their quality impact Sensory analysis and identification of key defects in green coffee Contract negotiation, purchasing strategies, and financial planning Futures market operations, risk management, and technical market analysis

 

Prerequisites

Green Coffee Intermediate. Sensory Skills Intermediate and Roasting Intermediate is recommended.

 

In order to sit for the SCA Green Skills Professional exam, there needs to be at least a 3-month gap from the date of the Intermediate exam. Experienced Green coffee who do not wish to take the exams are welcome to sign up for this Professional class.

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The course fee includes 1 written and 1 practical test. Any subsequent retests will be charged as follows:

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• Written retest - ฿1,000.00

• Practical retest - ฿5,000.00

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We require a minimum number of 2 learners to run each class. If the number of sign-ups does not meet this requirement, learners will be notified and have their class rescheduled to the next available date