Discover globally recognized programs designed to build your coffee expertise — from certificates giving foundational through to advanced knowledge, and career-ready diplomas.

Select from our range of certificate programs, each focusing on different aspects of coffee expertise — from brewing and roasting to green coffee and sustainability.

Learn how SCA’s coffee education programs work. Explore a step-by-step guide to gaining certificates, building skills, and advancing your coffee career.

Earn your SCA Skills Diploma and showcase your coffee expertise. Combine certifications across disciplines to achieve industry-recognized qualifications.

Find a Course. SCA courses are taught by hundreds of Authorized SCA Trainers (ASTs) in locations around the globe. Check out our course calendar for upcoming opportunities.

Select from our range of certificate programs, each focusing on different aspects of coffee expertise — from brewing and roasting to green coffee and sustainability.

This program highlights facilities that offer a unique educational setting for coffee education. Some campuses do host SCA Certificate Programs through on-site or guest Authorized SCA Trainers.

A historic partnership, announced in April 2025, between the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) will provide better support to the coffee industry with …

SCA’s internationally recognized certificate programs are designed to help learners demonstrate the real-world knowledge and practical skills relevant for a successful career in specialty coffee.

Are you qualified and ready to deliver SCA certificate program courses? Once if you meet the eligibility requirements, go to My Education>AST Application in the SCA Membership Portal. …