Judging criteria and practice
The judging systems used in major coffee competitions and how professionals can practice calibration to prepare for judging roles.
Careers, certifications & competitions
Roasting and Latte Art championships
An overview of the World Coffee Roasting Championship (WCRC) and the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC)—their formats, skills tested, and career relevance for coffee professionals.
Barista and Brewers Cup competitions
An overview of the World Barista Championship (WBC) and World Brewers Cup (WBrC), their competition formats, skills tested, and career relevance for coffee professionals.
Roasting Intermediate/Professional
The structure and focus of the SCA Roasting Intermediate and Professional modules, which train roasters to move from operational competence to mastery of profiling and production systems.
Q Grader pathway and calibration
The steps to become a Licensed Q Grader, the global standard for professional coffee tasters, and the role of ongoing calibration in maintaining certification.
SCA Coffee Skills Program modules
An overview of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program (CSP), its structure, and the key modules that support professional coffee careers.