Are you a Coffee Roaster or Looking to Start Roasting Coffee?

The Coffee Roasting Foundation Course by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is PERFECT for you!

This Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the coffee roasting process, including the physical changes that take place during the process, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light, to medium, to dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine, and general maintenance and fire prevention.

Course Length: 7-10 hours with combined online course calls, at-home activities and study/practice module guidance. This is an ONLINE COURSE which requires learners to call in and join discussions.

Pre-requisites: None; Introduction to Coffee Course is recommended. Green Coffee Foundations and Sensory Skills Foundations are also highly complimentary.

SCA Roasting Foundation Resources

• SCA Roasting Profile Log C°

• ROCC Roast Log both F° and C°

• ROCC Double Roast Log w/calculations

• ROCC T chart Roasting Tool

• SCA TasterWheel English 8.5x11

• SCA Protocols & Best Practices

• SCA Full Cupping Form x3.pdf

• SCAA Full Cupping Scoresheet x4.pdf

• Roasting Equipment Supplies List

• Sensory Tasting Code Placemats

Practical Exam Information:

There is no required practical skills exam for SCA Foundation courses. All practical skills, exercises and activities included in the course are designed to help students prepare for future Intermediate certification in-person with an Authorized SCA Trainer (AST).

Also consider adding a Coffee Training kits: AVAILABLE HERE

Easy 3-Steps to Join

1. Purchase below with “Register Course”

   1. Price includes certification fees.

2. Request admission to purchased course date at https://specialtycoffee.my.site.com/s/course-list

   1. Hint: “Search for AST” and enter Adam Carpenter

3. Watch your email for your admission and course materials.