SCA Green Coffee Foundation
Unlock the journey of coffee from seed to shipment in the Green Coffee Foundation course, a foundational class designed for anyone curious about what happens before coffee reaches the roaster. This course delves into the origin, cultivation, processing, and grading of green coffee, providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the critical first stage in the coffee value chain.
Throughout this engaging, expert-led session, students will explore:
Coffee plant species and varieties
Key producing countries and regional differences
Processing methods and their impact on quality
Defects and grading systems
The essentials of green coffee storage and transportation
An introduction to coffee contracts and market dynamics
Whether you're a barista looking to deepen your knowledge, a roaster new to green coffee buying, or simply passionate about coffee sourcing, this course lays the groundwork for future learning and professional growth in the coffee industry.
- No experience required
- Prepares you for SCA Green Coffee Intermediate and beyond
Join us online or in person with Firedancer Educators—where industry knowledge meets hands-on guidance.
Format & Details:
Duration: 7 hours
Method of delivery: In-person
Bundle Affiliation: Roasters Bundle
Payment and Cancellation, if applicable:
Once registration and tuition has been received for a course, we consider this to be a firm commitment for attendance. Last-minute participant substitutions are difficult to arrange, although we understand emergency situations may arise that will affect attendance to programs offered by Firedancer.
We have established the following policy in case of course cancelation:
- If cancellation is made over 15 days before the program start date, 100% of the tuition, less a 10% cancellation fee, will be refunded, or 100% of the tuition is transferable to another program and/or date.
- If cancellation is made within less than 15 days prior to the program date, the entire tuition is non-refundable, however, you may transfer to a future date.
Firedancer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule events as necessary. In such a case, this will occur two weeks before the start of the event. Tuition may be refunded in full or transferred to a future seminar or course. In no event shall Firedancer Coffee Consultants be liable for any cancelation or change penalties assessed by an airline or hotel as a result of course date changes or cancellations.
Tuition & Certificate Fees:
INCLUDED WITH TUITION: Student handbook, class activity materials, certificate of completion (Food Safety Coursework), and lunch (for classes longer than 6 hours).
NOT INCLUDED WITH TUITION: Airfare, transportation, lodging, or other personal expenses.