Coffee Training and Consultancy | SCA Q Grader Course

The Q Grader course provides an opportunity for experienced coffee professionals to sharpen their theoretical understanding and practical application of Coffee Value Assessment (CVA).

Using research-informed, industry-standard tools and techniques, course participants will use physical, descriptive, affective, and extrinsic assessments to identify attributes and evaluate coffees from a variety of perspectives.

Through rich discussions and a rigorous series of hands-on activities, this course centers real-world applications of CVA, equipping the experienced coffee professional with a comprehensive set of skills that can be applied in a variety of industry contexts.

Course participants who pass all assessments become…

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If interested, please enrol on the SCA’s website:\ https://database.coffeeinstitute.org/course/7059

Course Length: 6 Days (48 Hours of Instructional Time)

Prerequisites: None required, but prior experience with Coffee Value Assessment, cupping and sensory assessment, and green coffee evaluation…

Michalina - 25 June 2025

The Q Grader course with Julian was a great experience. Julian explains things in an easy-to-understand way and encourages discussion. Even though I was retaking the course, I learned a lot. The lab had a friendly and supportive atmosphere, which helped a lot during the week. The course was challenging but well planned. I was really impressed by how organized Julian was—I felt well informed before, during, and after the course. Thank you for all.

Cesar Mendieta - 16 June 2025

Julian has been a great instructor. Very knowledgable, organised and dedicated to his students. Also Alejandro was a machine making sure that all the tables were set for the practices and exams. Those two make a fantastic team. Well done boys!!

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