SCA Barista’s new 2024 SCA Skills Diploma System should know
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has just announced a new SCA Skills Diploma system for those pursuing a career in specialty coffee. The system includes certifications related to different jobs in the specialty coffee sector from roasters, brewers to businesses. Holders of the new set of certificates will not only be provided with in-depth knowledge about coffee but also practical experience that can be applied immediately in a professional environment. Let’s explore this certification system with XLIII Coffee!
SCA's new SCA Skills Diploma - The red carpet for a coffee career
According to SCA, the new SCA Skills Diploma will provide recognition and direct relevance to specific jobs in the market. The system includes four types of certificates: SCA Café Certificate, SCA Roaster Certificate, SCA Coffee Trade Certificate, SCA Sustainable Coffee Certificate.
Each course in each type of certification is designed in the most detailed and objective way so that holders can have a deep and broad understanding of all issues of the entire specialty coffee industry. Training content includes in-depth knowledge and practical experience that allows learners to be ready to take on a professional role in the job they pursue. In addition, it is an international certification system so owners can share and use it worldwide as a prestigious and proud achievement. So, if you are new to coffee or want to develop your career in the field, pursuing one or more SCA Skills Diploma is a great stepping stone to demonstrate competence and a red carpet for his career.
How to get SCA's new SCA Skills Diploma
Four certificates will correspond to the requirements of each field at each level from basic to advanced. To earn SCA’s new SCA Skills Diploma, students need to combine study and technical improvement within the specific core of each category’s required courses. As follows:
For SCA Café Diploma
The certificate is for individuals who wish to possess administrative abilities in creating, preparing and promoting specialty coffee experiences to customers. In addition, through the curriculum, students will emphasize the role of retailers in promoting a sustainable coffee industry and how to share with customers and the community. Required courses include:
– Coffee Skills Program such as Barista Skills, Brewing, Roasting, Sensory Skills
– Coffee Sustainability Program
– Coffee Technicians Program related to water and other elements in brewing.
For SCA Roastery Diploma
This certificate course is designed to provide individuals with leadership abilities in the development, production and quality assurance of roasted coffee; and discuss with customers and colleagues about the roaster’s role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry. Required courses include:
– Coffee Skills Program such as Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting, Sensory Skills
– Coffee Sustainability Program
– Coffee Technicians Program
For SCA Coffee Trade Diploma
The certificate is for those who want to demonstrate leadership in the handling, evaluation and marketing of green coffee; and talk to customers and colleagues about their role in promoting a more sustainable coffee industry. Required courses include:
– Coffee Skills Program such as Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting, Sensory Skills
– Coffee Sustainability Program
– Coffee Technicians Program
For SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma
This course is designed to provide learners with leadership in developing and implementing best practices and special projects to promote a more sustainable coffee industry, while understanding Broad knowledge of skills applied in different areas of the supply chain. Required courses include:
– Coffee Skills Program such as Barista Skills, Green Coffee, Roasting, Sensory Skills
– Coffee Sustainability Program
– Coffee Technicians Program
If you want to own these certificates, you can register to participate at https://education.sca.coffee/sca-skills-diploma
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