SCA Diplomas
SCA SKILLS DIPLOMA PATHWAY
Where your training becomes an internationally recognised Diploma.
Beyond single courses, the Specialty Coffee Association groups its Foundation, Intermediate and Professional modules into four role-based Diplomas — Café, Roastery, Coffee Trade and Sustainable Coffee. Each one bundles courses from across the Coffee Skills Program, Coffee Technicians Program and Coffee Sustainability Program. As an Authorised SCA Trainer, Christopher Abrahams can take you through the modules below — pick the path that matches where you want your coffee career to go.
BEYOND THE DIPLOMA
Advanced specialist tracks
Once you've built your points, these two tracks sit outside the Diploma system entirely — for professionals ready to go further into coffee evaluation.
SCA CVA for Cuppers
Learn the SCA's updated Coffee Value Assessment system — descriptive, affective and extrinsic evaluation for professional cupping.
View course →SCA Evolved Q Grader
A six-day, intensive credential for experienced professionals seeking the industry's top evaluation qualification.
View course →New to coffee altogether? SCA Introduction to Coffee isn't required for any Diploma, but it's the recommended first step for anyone starting from zero.
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