SCA Roasting Foundation

Discover the world behind coffee roasting! Would you like to understand how green coffee beans are transformed into the flavourful coffee we drink every day? During this one-day training course, you will learn the basics of the roasting process, heat regulation and how to recognise changes in the bean. You will gain insight into defects, roasting methods and different types of coffee roasters. An ideal first step for anyone who wants to learn coffee roasting professionally or as a hobby.

What can you expect?

🌱 Insight into the entire roasting process
🌱 Basic knowledge of heat regulation
🌱 Learning to recognise chemical and physical change reactions
🌱 Insight into common roasting defects
🌱 Introduction to different roasting methods
🌱 Introduction to various coffee roasters
🌱 Learning in a small group with lots of personal guidance

📅 Training dates 2026

9 february

5 march – english

August 13

September 3

November 2

For whom?

✅ Beginners who want to learn how to roast coffee
✅ Baristas who want to broaden their knowledge
✅ Starting micro-roasters
✅ Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the roasting process

There are no admission requirements.

What will you gain?

📜 Een Koffieschool-certificaat met al jouw geleerde vaardigheden
🔥 Praktische brand-skills die je direct kunt toepassen
📚 Een reader met alle basiskennis
🌍 Een waardevol netwerk in de koffiebranche
🎓 Mogelijkheid tot behalen van het internationaal erkende SCA Roasting Foundation certificaat

Learn more about the SCA here: sca.coffee

Education details

Duration: 1 training day
Times: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Group size: 3 – 6 participants
Language: Dutch or English
Investment: €428, VAT exempt
SCA registration fee: €100
Included: Reader & lunch on the training day
Payment in instalments possible! Contact us at info@koffieschool.nl for the 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.

Ready for further education?

SCA SENSORY FOUNDATION | To supplement the SCA Roasting training, we also recommend following the SCA Sensory programme, where you will learn how to cup freshly roasted coffee. To determine whether your coffee has been roasted correctly, you must always taste it.

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 apply to Alimento for a subsidy for this training course.