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

November 9

📅 Training dates 2027

21 Jan

12 March

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?

📜 A Coffee School certificate detailing all the skills you’ve learnt
🔥 Practical roasting skills that you can put into practice straight away
📚 A course booklet covering all the basics
🌍 A valuable network within the coffee industry
🎓 The opportunity to obtain the internationally recognised SCA Roasting Foundation certificate

Learn more about the SCA here: sca.coffee

Education details

📅 Duration: 1 day’s training
⏰ Times: 9:30 – 17:30
Group size: 3–6 participants
🗣️ Language: Dutch or English
💰 Fee: €428, VAT-exempt
📝 SCA enrollment fee: €100
📘 Included: Course materials & lunch on the training day
💳 Payment in instalments is possible! Please contact us at info@koffieschool.nl to discuss 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 Alimentofor a subsidy for this training course.