Foundation Level

• Best For: Beginners wanting to understand the journey of coffee from farm to roaster.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Coffee.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (Passing score: 60%).

Learn the foundational concepts of the specialty green coffee supply chain. This course covers coffee botany, basic farming and processing methods, an introduction to global markets, and standard storage and transport practices.

Intermediate Level

• Best For: Individuals preparing for more complex job functions in processing, grading, and green coffee transactions.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Coffee, Green Coffee Foundation, and Sensory Skills Foundation.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (70%) & Practical exam (70%).

Deepen your knowledge of the green coffee profession. Explore agronomy, detailed processing methodologies, grading for physical and sensory defects, market contracts, and supply chain logistics including decaffeination and certifications.

Professional Level

• Best For: Managers and buyers making strategic purchasing decisions, managing portfolios, and creating quality standards.
• Required Prerequisites: Green Coffee Intermediate.
• Recommended Prerequisites: Sensory Skills Intermediate and Roasting Intermediate.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (80%) & Practical exam (80%).

Master the managerial and advanced aspects of green coffee. This level dives into plant genetics, the impact of climate change, advanced sensory grading, futures markets, portfolio management, and strategic financial planning for purchasing.