Sensory Skills Course

Foundation

Dhs. 2,310.00

Sensory skills Course

Sensory skills Course

Dhs. 2,310.00

Foundation Level

Best For: Beginners seeking the essentials of sensory evaluation.
Required Prerequisites: None.
Recommended: Introduction to Coffee.
Assessment & Certification: Written exam (Passing score: 60%).

Learn the core basics of sensory analysis. This course covers the human physiology of taste and smell, identifying basic coffee characteristics using the SCA Flavor Wheel, and mastering the fundamental coffee cupping protocols.

Intermediate Level

Best For: Individuals preparing for more complex sensory tasks and managing cupping sessions.
Required Prerequisites: None.
Recommended: Intro to Coffee, Sensory Skills Foundation, and Green Coffee Foundation.
Assessment & Certification: Written exam (70%) & Practical exam (70%).

Deepen your knowledge of sensory science. You will learn to conduct Triangular Tests, manage cupping sessions using standard forms, and set up, screen, and calibrate your own sensory panel.

Professional Level

Best For: Managers and experts aiming for mastery and methodical sensory measurements.
Required Prerequisites: Sensory Skills Intermediate.
Recommended: Green Coffee Intermediate and Roasting Intermediate.
Assessment & Certification: Written exam (80%) & Practical exam (80%).

Achieve mastery in sensory evaluation. This expert level covers advanced physiological thresholds, mitigating psychological biases, advanced descriptive profiling, and managing professional panels for product development and shelf-life testing.

Train Your Palate. Elevate Your Coffee.

Coffee is experienced through the senses — and the ability to identify, describe, and evaluate what's in your cup is a skill that sets great coffee professionals apart. Crack Coffee Roastery's Sensory Skills Course is designed to sharpen your perception and give you the language and tools to communicate coffee quality with confidence.

Choose Your Level

Foundation – An introduction to sensory evaluation. Learn the five basic tastes, how to identify aromas, and how to use the SCA Flavor Wheel. Perfect for beginners and coffee enthusiasts.
Intermediate – Develop your ability to detect and describe sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and body. Practice comparative cupping and learn how processing and origin affect flavor.
Professional – Advanced sensory analysis for coffee professionals. Covers calibration, quality grading, defect identification, and preparation for SCA Sensory Skills certification.

All levels include guided cupping sessions, course materials, and a certificate of completion from Crack Coffee Roastery & Café.

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