SCA Green Coffee Foundation

In the ‘SCA Green Coffee Foundation’ training we take the first step into the world of coffee trading. In this training we cover the entire coffee chain from cultivation, processing, transport, storage and sale. You’ll also receive an introduction to assessing the quality of green coffee beans.

What can you expect?

🌱 Learn in a small group with attention to your development
🌱 Practical and interactive training in small groups
🌱 Understand the basic principles of the coffee chain and green coffee trade
🌱 Learn the basic methods for evaluating green coffee
🌱 An introduction to coffee varieties, processing and quality assessment

📅 Training dates 2026

February 9

March 23

May 18

June 24

August 31

September 23

October 7

November 3

📅 Training dates 2027

Jan 18

April 16

More dates to follow

For whom?

✅ (Prospective) importers
✅ Coffee roasters
✅ Anyone who wants to explore the world of green coffee

There are no entry requirements. Do you have little experience of sustainability in the world of coffee? If so, why not start with the SCA Coffee Sustainability Foundation | Classroom-based/In person or SCA Coffee Sustainability Foundation | Online

What will you gain?

📜 A Koffieschool certificate listing all the skills you have learned
🌍 A valuable network in the coffee industry
🎓 An internationally recognised SCA Green Coffee Foundation certificate

Learn more about the SCA here: sca.coffee

Education details

📅Duration: 1 trainingsday
⏰Times: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
🗣️Language: Dutch or English
👥Group size: Min. 3 – Max. 8 participants
💰Investment: €428, VAT-free
📝Enrollment fee SCA: €100
📘Includes: Course materials and lunch on the training days
💳Payment in instalments is available! Please contact us at info@koffieschool.nl to find out more.

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.

Do you want to follow a program?

De Koffieopleiding | Discover the world of coffee from bean to cup!

Koffiebrandersopleiding Niveau 1 | Learn the basics of coffee roasting

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!