Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
New Diploma System
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Certificate Programs are built on decades of knowledge, research, and real-world experience designed to help you create a successful career in the coffee industry. SCA certifications are internationally recognized and sought out by employers around the world, making your resumé stand out.
In previous years, Coffee Skills Program (CSP) of SCA contains the following modules:
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SCA CSP Green Coffee
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SCA CSP Roasting
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SCA CSP Sensory Skills
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SCA CSP Barista Skills
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SCA CSP Brewing
The Brand New SCA Diploma contains the following Programs:
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Coffee Skills Program (CSP)
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Green Coffee
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Roasting
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Sensory Skills
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Barista Skills
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Brewing
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Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers
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Coffee Sustainability Program (CSusP)
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From Foundation to Professional level
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Coffee Technicians Program (CTechP)
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Water & Preventive Maintenance
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Hydraulics
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Electrical
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Water Treatment
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Diagnostics and Repair
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Advanced Equipment Support
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The Diploma Recognizes job readiness in the specialty coffee industry.
We are pleased to become the pioneer to introduce CSusP, CTechP and CVA into Hong Kong Specialty Coffee Industry.
A new set of diplomas that give you in-depth knowledge and practical experience you can immediately apply in an industry setting.
Each diploma requires a combination of advanced level learning and foundational coursework. Explore each diploma below to learn about their specific focus and required courses.
SCA Café Diploma
This collection of courses is designed to prepare the learner for leadership in creating, preparing, and promoting specialty coffee experiences, while communicating with customers and colleagues about the retailer’s role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.
Courses Required
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Coffee Skills Program
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Barista Skills
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Brewing
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Roasting
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Foundation
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Sensory Skills
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Foundation
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Coffee Sustainability Program
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Foundation
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Coffee Technicians Program
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Water and Preventive Maintenance
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Foundation
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SCA Roastery Diploma
This collection of courses is designed to prepare the learner for leadership in the development, production and quality assurance of roasted coffee; while communicating with customers and colleagues about the roaster’s role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.
Courses Required
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Coffee Skills Program
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Brewing
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Foundation
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Green Coffee
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Foundation
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Roasting
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Sensory Skills
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Coffee Sustainability Program
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Foundation
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Coffee Technicians Program
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Water and Preventive Maintenance
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Foundation
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SCA Coffee Trade Diploma
This collection of courses is designed to prepare the learner for leadership in the handling, evaluation, and trade of green coffee; while communicating with customers and colleagues about their role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry.
Courses Required
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Coffee Skills Program
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Brewing
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Foundation
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Green Coffee
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Roasting
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Foundation
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Sensory Skills
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Coffee Sustainability Program
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Foundation
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Coffee Technicians Program
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Water and Preventive Maintenance
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Foundation
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SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma
This collection of courses is designed to prepare the learner for leadership in the development and implementation of best practices and special projects that promote a more sustainable coffee industry, while having a broad understanding of the skills applied in different sectors of the supply chain.
Courses Required
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Coffee Skills Program
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Barista Skills
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Foundation
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Green Coffee
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Roasting
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Foundation
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Sensory Skills
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Foundation
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Coffee Sustainability Program
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Foundation
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Intermediate
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Professional
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Coffee Technicians Program
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Water and Preventive Maintenance
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Foundation
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