SCA Introduction to Coffee

The world of coffee is much more than just making a cup. Before coffee ends up in your cup, it has travelled a long way: from planting and harvesting to processing, trading, roasting and preparation. Do you work with coffee? Then it is valuable to know more about the origin and process behind your product.

The Introduction to Coffee training course is the ultimate introduction to coffee and its production. Whether you want to learn how to roast, prepare or sell coffee, this training course will help you discover which direction suits you best.

The training is also part of our SCA Coffee Skills Programme and is included in the Coffee Training Programand Barista Training Level 1 courses.

For whom?

This course is perfect for:

✅ Anyone who wants to learn the basics of coffee

✅ Coffee professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of origin and process

✅ Enthusiasts who want to get more out of their cup of coffee

What will you gain?

🌱 A deeper understanding of the journey from bean to cup

🌱 Understanding the different stages of coffee production

🌱 A solid foundation for further specialisation in the world of coffee

🌱 The opportunity to obtain an internationally recognised SCA certificate

• SCA Introduction to Coffee

Education details

📅 Duration: 1 training day including exam

💻 Format: Online or classroom-based

👥 Group size: Minimum 4, maximum 10 participants

💰 Investment: €198 (VAT exempt)

📝 Exam fee: €25 charged by the SCA

🍽️ Includes: Reader & lunch on training days

💳 Payment in instalments possible (please contact us at info@koffieschool.nl for the options)

DATA 2025

11 May (Sunday)

12 May

25 August

7 September

13 October

Addional information

Language: English or Dutch When an English speaking participant registers for the training, it will be switched to English. If you object to this and you really only want to follow the training in Dutch, please contact us first: info@koffieschool.nl or 030-6336538. It is no longer possible to object after booking.

Exam: The written exam is taken online. Are you dyslexic or do you have another demonstrable reason why this is not possible for you, please indicate this when registering. We must request an exemption so that you can take the exam on paper or orally and with more time.

Retakes: You have 2 attempts for the online written exam. If you fail both attempts, and you still want to obtain the certificate, you must register again for the relevant training.

Belgian participants who fall under ‘paritair committee 118/220’ can appeal to Alimento for an allowance for this training