Coffee quality

Continuing education resources

Continuing education resources

The key continuing education resources available to coffee professionals, from certifications to self-study platforms, that support lifelong learning and career growth.

Q Grader pathway and calibration

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.

Cross-functional feedback loops

Cross-functional feedback loops

How to design cross-functional feedback loops that connect producers, roasters, baristas, and customers in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.

Documentation and traceability

Documentation and traceability

How to build robust documentation and traceability systems in coffee operations to ensure quality, compliance, and transparency.

Continuous improvement projects

Continuous improvement projects

How to design and implement continuous improvement (CI) projects in coffee businesses to sustain quality growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Retention sampling and archives

Retention sampling and archives

How to establish retention sampling and archive systems for green, roasted, and brewed coffee to support quality control, traceability, and dispute resolution.