The SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate course is designed for those who already have a foundation in coffee sensory analysis and want to deepen their skills. It guides you through more advanced evaluation techniques, sharpening your ability to distinguish complex aromas and flavours.
You'll use advanced tools and take part in guided tasting sessions to refine your palate. It's the ideal course for anyone working in quality control, or who wants to excel at coffee selection and evaluation.
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What you'll learn
- 1Advanced sensory perception — an advanced study of the physiology of taste and smell, and an analysis of the interactions between taste and aroma in the perception of coffee.
- 2Advanced cupping techniques — running complex cuppings with detailed evaluations and comparing coffees from different origins and processing methods.
- 3Sensory profile and roasting — exploring the impact of roasting on the sensory profile, with exercises to recognise the characteristics at different roast stages.
- 4Describing and evaluating coffee — developing the skills to describe the sensory profile with professional terminology and to identify both defects and positive attributes.
- 5Sensory analysis and feedback — hands-on tasting sessions with direct feedback and calibration techniques to ensure consistency in your evaluations.
Who it's for
For baristas, roasters and coffee professionals who already have a sensory foundation and want to raise their skills to a higher level. It assumes foundation-level knowledge.
What's included
- Hands-on private training (one-to-one)
- Course materials and recipes to take home
- Coffee and professional equipment during the practice sessions
- Certificate and access to the SCA certification exam
FAQ
Do I need to have done the foundation level?
The course assumes a basic knowledge of sensory skills: it's the next step for those who want to go deeper.
Who benefits most from this course?
It's designed above all for people working in quality control or coffee selection, and for baristas and roasters who want to refine their palate.
Is the SCA certification included?
The fee covers the training. The SCA exam and certification are charged separately; we'll confirm the details when you get in touch.
How is the English course delivered?
English training is one-to-one and on request, tailored to your level and schedule, with custom pricing. Get in touch to arrange it.
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Why choose Coffee Training Academy
Instructors with real field experience
Our trainers are professionals active in specialty coffee: every lesson is enriched with real-world practice, stories and concrete solutions for the job.
Tailored paths
Every student has different needs: we adapt the training to your goals, for more effective and focused learning.
State-of-the-art facility
We invest in modern equipment and technology: you train with the same tools as a high-level roastery or coffee shop.
Recognised certifications
Our certifications are a passport for work: international bodies (SCA, LAGS) recognised worldwide.