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SCA Green Coffee Foundation
Join us to explore concepts and skills pertaining to the assessment, trade, and management of green coffee.
Overview
The Green Coffee Foundation course introduces basic concepts regarding the production, trade, and evaluation of green coffee through the defect, cupping and green grading exercises.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Learn about the specialty coffee supply chain from farm to roaster
- Understand various stages of the supply chain from cultivation, harvesting, processing, drying, shipping, storage, to delivery
- Explore principles of coffee growing, processing, grading, trade, and portfolio management
- Green botany, agronomy and seasonality
- Understanding of markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation
- Understanding grading, defects, and positive attributes in relation to green coffee contracts
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion by Bettr Academy and Foundation level certificates for Green Coffee by Specialty Coffee Association.
Who This Is For
Working Baristas
You have foundational experience. Master the science. Earn credentials. Accelerate career growth.
Green Coffee Traders
You trade green coffee and want deeper knowledge of the beans you source.
Coffee Roasters
You roast coffee and want to sharpen your craft and understand it more deeply.
Coffee Enthusiasts
You have a passion for coffee. Deepen your expertise. Connect with knowledgeable peers. Explore without professional pressure.
Certification
Accreditation
Certificate of Completion by Bettr Academy
FAQs
Still have questions?
Get in TouchStart with your goals. Are you exploring coffee as a hobby, building barista skills, or shifting careers entirely? Each course is designed for different experience levels, from foundational to advanced. Browse by category or use our course finder for a guided recommendation.
Request to reschedule must be submitted in writing to academy@bettr.group at least 3 working days before course commences, subject to a $30 admin charge. If the request to reschedule is given less than 3 working days, it will not be approved unless accompanied by a valid medical certificate or equivalent, subject to a $30 admin charge. You may reschedule a class only once. After which, the course fees will be forfeited.
Yes, weekend slots are available for some of our courses. Weekend dates are very popular, so register early!
Upon successful payment of course fees and/or approval of SkillsFuture Credit claim, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 7 working days. If you did not receive an e-mail confirmation, please write in to us.
