The Coffee Training Program Level 2

You’re ready to take your skills to the next level. The SCA’s Intermediate courses are all about analysis. You’ll learn how to assess your product (a cup of coffee, roasted coffee, flavour) and, by the end of the course, you’ll know exactly which levers to pull to influence the end result. Unlike the Foundation courses, each course includes a practical exam so that you can demonstrate your understanding of the subject area. The theory exam, which is once again a standard component, has a pass mark of 70 per cent. With your certificate in hand, you’ll be ready to work as a quality controller within your field.

At the Koffieschool, we have put together three Intermediate programmes. Each programme covers a range of subject areas. The courses are one-day sessions and are mainly held at the Koffieschool in Utrecht. The course content is based on the requirements for the practical exam, supplemented with other relevant information to ensure participants are as well prepared as possible for the theory exam.

This course is highly recommended for head baristas, sensory analysts, researchers, roastmasters, buyers, quality controllers, coffee retailers and decision-makers.

What can you expect?

🌱 Learn in a small group with attention to your development
🌱 A practical and interactive training
🌱 Increase your awareness of the steps and techniques involved in preparing coffee
🌱 Further specialisation in the world of coffee
Working independently with an espresso machine and coffee grinder
Troubleshooting when making coffee
Latte Art training

📅 Training dates 2026

Group B: data to be announced

📅 Training dates 2027

Group A: dates to be confirmed

Group B: data to be announced

All exams are scheduled by mutual agreement

What will you gain?

📜 An official Koffieschool certificate detailing all the skills you’ve learnt
🌍 In-depth knowledge of coffee – from bean to cup
🤝 A valuable network within the coffee industry
🎓 Opportunity to obtain 6 internationally recognised SCA certificates

• Barista Skills Intermediate
• Brewing Intermediate
• Sensory Intermediate
• Roasting Intermediate
• Green Intermediate
• A Sustainability follow-up module of your choice (online)
  • Possible follow-up module: Climate and coffee, Coffee economics, or Compliance and Governance reporting

Learn more about the SCA here: sca.coffee

Education details

📅 Duration: 16–18 training days
⏰ Times: 9.30 – 17:30 16:30/17:30
💰 Investment: €5,100 – VAT exempt
💰 Early-bird price: €4,860 – available up to two months before the start of the course
📝 Registration fee: €600 (in addition to the training price)
🍽️ Included: Course materials and lunch on training days
👥 Group size: Minimum 3, maximum 6 participants
💳 Payment in installments: Available (please contact info@koffieschool.nl for the available options)

When an English-speaking participant registers for the training, the language will be switched to English. If you prefer Dutch, please contact us to discuss the options.

Is there anything else you’d like to ask?

Feel free to email us at info@koffieschool.nl or call us at 030 – 633 65 38. We’re happy to think along with you!

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