Foundation Level

• Best For: Beginners looking to understand fundamental brewing methods and the variables that affect quality.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Coffee.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (Passing score: 60%).

Learn the essentials of manual and automatic coffee brewing. This course introduces you to various brewing devices, grinders, and the 7 essential elements of brewing. You will learn how to manipulate variables like coffee-to-water ratio, grind setting, and water temperature to produce a balanced, tasty brew, alongside an introduction to the SCA Brewing Control Chart.

Intermediate Level

• Best For: Individuals with basic brewing experience wanting to measure, analyze, and mathematically chart coffee extraction.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Coffee, Brewing Foundation, and Sensory Skills Foundation.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (70%) & Practical exam (70%).

Take your brewing skills to the next level with a scientific approach. Explore the precise impact of grind, water chemistry, and brewing processes on the final cup. You will learn to scientifically measure extracted coffee strength, master the SCA Brewing Control Chart to calculate optimum solubles yield, and diagnose and correct poorly brewed coffee.

Professional Level

• Best For: Experienced professionals aiming to manipulate complex variables, understand water treatment at a high level, and offer expert brewing solutions.
• Required Prerequisites: Brewing Intermediate.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Brewing Foundation and Sensory Skills Foundation.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (80%) & Practical exam (80%).

Achieve true mastery over the science of brewing. This advanced level provides a deep, analytical look at particle size distribution, complex water chemistry, gravity filter shapes, and precise wetting (blooming) calculations based on water retention. You will also learn to calculate and chart bypass methods to fine-tune the sensory impact of your brews.