Roasting skills professional

Description

Reach Mastery with the SCA Roasting Professional Course

Are you ready to reach the highest level of the coffee roasting profession? In fact, our SCA Roasting Professional course is the final, most advanced step in this pathway. We designed this expert-level program for experienced roasters who want to master the scientific principles that govern coffee’s development. Ultimately, you will learn to manage a roastery, create sophisticated roast profiles, and implement rigorous quality control.

Who Is This Professional Course For?

This elite course is for seasoned coffee professionals. Therefore, you must have a deep, scientific understanding of all intermediate-level concepts before enrolling.

Prerequisites: You must hold the SCA Roasting Intermediate certificate. Furthermore, we recommend at least one year of professional roasting experience after your intermediate certification. This course is for you if you aim to:

• Become a Head Roaster, Roastery Manager, or Quality Control specialist.
• Master the chemistry of heat application and its effect on flavor precursors.
• Develop the skills to manage the financial and operational aspects of a roastery.
• Finally, lead with confidence and become an authority in the roasting community.

What You Will Master in the SCA Roasting Professional Course

This course moves far beyond day-to-day roasting and into deep scientific and managerial expertise. As a result, we provide the theory and practical application to make you a true coffee expert. We cover key areas, including:

• Advanced Roast Chemistry: We explore the complex chemical reactions during a roast, including Maillard and caramelization, and how to control them.
• Roast Profile Creation: Learn to design and execute complex roast profiles for a wide variety of green coffees and desired outcomes.
• Quality Control & Sensory Analysis: You will learn to set up a professional quality control program, including sample roasting and production cupping protocols.
• Roastery Management: We cover the basics of green coffee contract negotiation, inventory management, and production planning, as defined by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).

Earn the Roasting Profession’s Highest Credential

Passing the rigorous written and practical exams earns you the globally-renowned SCA Roasting Professional certificate. Consequently, this is the highest certification available and signifies true mastery of the craft. For any questions, please contact us.