Foundation Level

• Best For: Beginners wanting to understand the basics of the roasting process and machine operation.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended: Introduction to Coffee.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (Passing score: 60%).

Learn the fundamentals of coffee roasting. This course covers the basic terminology, roaster machine parts, physical changes during the roasting process, how to use a roast log, and essential safety and maintenance protocols.

Intermediate Level

• Best For: Those looking to understand roast profiles, thermodynamics, and physical/chemical changes during roasting.
• Required Prerequisites: None.
• Recommended: Introduction to Coffee, Roasting Foundation.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (70%) & Practical exam (70%).

Deepen your roasting knowledge. Explore complex roast profiles, heat transfer, chemical and physical changes (like Rate of Rise - RoR), sample roasting techniques, and the relationship between development time and flavor.

Professional Level

• Best For: Experienced roasters aiming to master profile development, defect identification, and production quality control.
• Required Prerequisites: Roasting Intermediate.
• Recommended: Green Coffee Intermediate and Sensory Skills Intermediate.
• Assessment & Certification: Written exam (80%) & Practical exam (80%).

Master the science and business of roasting. This expert level dives into advanced green coffee chemistry, complex thermodynamics, and sensory analysis, alongside managing a successful roastery, including production design, supply chain, and retail pricing.