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HYBRID FORMAT OF TRAINING
Lectures are held online, giving you more opportunities to hone your skills in practice.
MODERN APPROACH
Gamification of learning and team task execution.
FOCUS ON USEFUL
The courses don't contain a ton of unnecessary junk, only information that can be applied in practice.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENTIRE CHAIN
FROM BEAN TO CUP
WILL GIVE YOU THE KEY TO ANY BEAN.
FROM BEAN TO CUP
WILL GIVE YOU THE KEY TO ANY BEAN.
GALLERY
I HELP PEOPLE FEEL SATISFIED
WITH THEIR WORK
WITH THEIR WORK
According to the International Coffee Organization, global coffee consumption is about 10.5 million tons per year.
3
years in the coffee industry
4
SCA modules
5+
training sites in different parts of the country
Brewing courses cover coffee brewing methods as well as brewing parameters that affect the quality of the cup. Hands-on training focuses on parameters such as grind size, brewing method, coffee concentration and extraction yield.
Green Coffee Courses provide the concepts and skills needed to evaluate, trade, and work with green coffee. Course content in the module includes botany, coffee growing practices, processing, classification, storage, transportation, certification, trading, and more.
GREEN COFFEE
The Sensory Analysis course covers the concepts and skills needed to evaluate coffee and products in general. Interactive courses cover sensory science, industry protocols, general sensory properties of coffee, sensory training, implementing sensory metrics into work, consumer testing procedures, applying test results in the business, and more.
The Introduction to Coffee course is ideal for those new to coffee. This course provides a general overview of the coffee supply chain and covers topics such as: history and cultivation, coffee quality, sensory analysis basics, roasting basics, coffee freshness factors, and brewing principles. You will also be introduced to cupping - the method of evaluating and describing the sensory characteristics of coffee.
SENSORY SKILLS
INTRODUCTION
TO COFFEE
TO COFFEE
MODULES
BREWING
Hello!
My name is Maksim, and I'm your mom's friend's son!
I started working with coffee in 2022. After 10 months, I became a Q-grader. And now, in 2025, I have become an AST.
My background:
My name is Maksim, and I'm your mom's friend's son!
I started working with coffee in 2022. After 10 months, I became a Q-grader. And now, in 2025, I have become an AST.
My background:
- experience working in different companies in the coffee production chain: from selecting raw materials to selling coffee to the end consumer;
- preparing participants for championships and participating in them myself;
- judging coffee roasting championships;
- and, of course, teaching you - the best students!
ABOUT ME
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
First, you need to choose the module and the level you want to master. If you are a beginner, you should start with the foundation level. If you consider yourself an advanced user, you can go straight to the intermediate level. Remember that to pass the professional level, you need to have a lot of experience, extensive knowledge and successfully passed intermediate level.
START
WHAT'S NEXT?
The course will include an online lecture and many practical taskes. The number of practice days depends on the chosen level. After the course, you will have a lecture recording, a workbook and, most importantly, the knowledge and skills that you will acquire during the course.
DEVELOPMENT
ACHIEVE SUCCESS
FEEL THE SUCCESS
At the end of the course, you can take a practical exam and an online test to check your theoretical knowledge.
Regardless of whether you pass the exams or not, you will receive a commemorative certificate from me. If you successfully pass all the exams, you will receive an SCA certificate, which will confirm your level of skills. Is that something to be proud of, isn't it?
Once you have decided on the module and level, you can apply for training. I will contact you about the application within 48 hours. And, if all conditions of participation are met, you will receive an invoice for payment and a link to the group for students.
GENERAL
28.09.2025
FOUNDATION
20.07.2025
09.08.2025
27.09.2025
INTERMEDIATE
14-15.08.2025
PROFESSIONAL
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2025
PROFESSIONAL
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2025
FOUNDATION
INTERMEDIATE
28-29.08.2025
23.08.2025
РАСПИСАНИЕ
SENSORY SKILLLS
BREWING
GREEN COFFEE
INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE
Moscow
PROFESSIONAL
20-22.08.2025
Moscow
FOUNDATION
19.07.2025
Moscow
Moscow
27.08.2025
26.09.2025
Moscow
Moscow
INTERMEDIATE
30-31.07.2025
10-11.09.2025
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
Moscow
SCA GREEN COFFEE FOUNDATION
GCF-EN
20000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course introduces possible concepts related to the production, trading and evaluation of green coffee. You will learn about the supply chain of specialty coffee from farms to roasters, including growing, harvesting, processing, drying, shipping procedures, storage rules and delivery features. Upon completion of the training, you will also be able to conduct basic observations of green coffee.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA GREEN COFFEE INTERMEDIATE
GCI-EN
40000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the knowledge gained in the Foundation course and prepares you for more complex job functions.
You will study botany, agronomy, seasonality of growth, processing, decaffeination, markets, certification and other parameters in a more in-depth and balanced manner. You will also become familiar with the classification, defects and positive characteristics associated with green coffee contracts.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
You will study botany, agronomy, seasonality of growth, processing, decaffeination, markets, certification and other parameters in a more in-depth and balanced manner. You will also become familiar with the classification, defects and positive characteristics associated with green coffee contracts.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA GREEN COFFEE PROFESSIONAL
GCP-EN
80000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the concepts and skills introduced in the Intermediate course and prepares you for the management functions of your job.
This interactive course covers key aspects of coffee botany, the impact of climate change, farm management, processing methodologies, common sensory defects, sample analysis, futures markets as they relate to green coffee trading, cost factors in green coffee production, key terms of a coffee supply contract, supplier evaluation parameters, and third party certification.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
This interactive course covers key aspects of coffee botany, the impact of climate change, farm management, processing methodologies, common sensory defects, sample analysis, futures markets as they relate to green coffee trading, cost factors in green coffee production, key terms of a coffee supply contract, supplier evaluation parameters, and third party certification.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA SENSORY SKILLS FOUNDATION
SSF-EN
20000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course introduces the basics of sensory evaluation in a practical, interactive way. You will understand how your senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee characteristics.
You will gain the ability to distinguish certain sensory characteristics of coffee, including tactility, acidity, bitterness and more. The course introduces recommendations for identifying aromas and also focuses on the purpose and procedure of SCA cupping. The practical training prepares you to identify the main differences in coffee and to independently conduct cupping in accordance with the SCA cupping protocol.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
You will gain the ability to distinguish certain sensory characteristics of coffee, including tactility, acidity, bitterness and more. The course introduces recommendations for identifying aromas and also focuses on the purpose and procedure of SCA cupping. The practical training prepares you to identify the main differences in coffee and to independently conduct cupping in accordance with the SCA cupping protocol.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA SENSORY SKILLS INTERMEDIATE
SSI-EN
40000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course and prepares you for more complex job roles in sensory evaluation of coffee and related products.
This course covers a wide range of topics including the physiology of taste and aroma; types of sensory analysis tests, cupping; the variety of coffee attributes; the use of the SCA Flavor Wheel and WCR Sensory Lexicon; and the implementation of sensory analysis in your work.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
This course covers a wide range of topics including the physiology of taste and aroma; types of sensory analysis tests, cupping; the variety of coffee attributes; the use of the SCA Flavor Wheel and WCR Sensory Lexicon; and the implementation of sensory analysis in your work.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA SENSORY SKILLS PROFESSIONAL
SSP-EN
60000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the concepts and skills introduced in the Intermediate course and prepares you for managerial roles in sensory evaluation of coffee and related products.
In this interactive course, you will gain knowledge of industry standards for coffee and sensory science; learn about the implementation of sensory evaluation in the coffee industry; acquire the skills needed to evaluate the quality of green specialty coffee; and learn how to accurately measure and describe the characteristics of coffee drinks; learn how to conduct sensory evaluations of coffee, and understand what these results mean.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
In this interactive course, you will gain knowledge of industry standards for coffee and sensory science; learn about the implementation of sensory evaluation in the coffee industry; acquire the skills needed to evaluate the quality of green specialty coffee; and learn how to accurately measure and describe the characteristics of coffee drinks; learn how to conduct sensory evaluations of coffee, and understand what these results mean.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA BREWING FOUNDATION
BF-EN
20000
₽
₽
Date / Venue
The course will introduce you to various methods of brewing coffee.
You will receive both theoretical and practical instructions on how to use various devices, including automatic and manual gravity coffee makers, as well as other devices that are commonly used when brewing coffee using alternative methods. Practical learning objectives and assignments will prepare you to make delicious coffee by understanding the basic elements of brewing and analyzing the results of brewing.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
You will receive both theoretical and practical instructions on how to use various devices, including automatic and manual gravity coffee makers, as well as other devices that are commonly used when brewing coffee using alternative methods. Practical learning objectives and assignments will prepare you to make delicious coffee by understanding the basic elements of brewing and analyzing the results of brewing.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA BREWING INTERMEDIATE
BI-EN
40000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for those with brewing experience who want to delve deeper into how to improve the quality of their coffee.
This course covers a wide range of topics, including examining the brewing process in terms of equipment, extraction modifications and blooming; the basic elements of brewing and their individual impact on the final cup; measuring the concentration of brewed coffee and mapping coffee extraction; analyzing brewed coffee and the adjustments that should be considered to achieve a delicious cup and finally, the importance of cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
This course covers a wide range of topics, including examining the brewing process in terms of equipment, extraction modifications and blooming; the basic elements of brewing and their individual impact on the final cup; measuring the concentration of brewed coffee and mapping coffee extraction; analyzing brewed coffee and the adjustments that should be considered to achieve a delicious cup and finally, the importance of cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Certification fee is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA BREWING PROFESSIONAL
BP-EN
60000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is built on the concepts and skills introduced in the Intermediate course.
You will learn more about the fundamentals of good brewing in a more scientific way, as well as what happens when you change the brewing parameters. You will learn about the importance of the parameters of the water used to brew coffee and how it affects the brewing process. The most powerful tools a professional brewer has are an analytical mind and the ability to process and manipulate a multitude of changing variables. These variables help you understand how best to interpret information and then propose a solution that will improve the quality of the finished drink.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
You will learn more about the fundamentals of good brewing in a more scientific way, as well as what happens when you change the brewing parameters. You will learn about the importance of the parameters of the water used to brew coffee and how it affects the brewing process. The most powerful tools a professional brewer has are an analytical mind and the ability to process and manipulate a multitude of changing variables. These variables help you understand how best to interpret information and then propose a solution that will improve the quality of the finished drink.
To complete the course, you MUST have an intermediate level certificate.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 15 000 ₽.
Other courses
SCA INTRODUCTION TO COFFEE
IC-EN
20000
₽
₽
Date/Venue
The course is ideal for those new to specialty coffee. It describes the journey of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to the staple commodity it is today.
This course provides a high-level overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, coffee quality, sensory analysis basics, roasting basics, coffee freshness factors, and brewing principles. You will also learn about the importance of water quality, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance. You will also be introduced to cupping, a special way of evaluating and describing the sensory characteristics of coffee.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 10 000 ₽.
This course provides a high-level overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, coffee quality, sensory analysis basics, roasting basics, coffee freshness factors, and brewing principles. You will also learn about the importance of water quality, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance. You will also be introduced to cupping, a special way of evaluating and describing the sensory characteristics of coffee.
The cost of certification is paid separately: 10 000 ₽.
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I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
IT'S TIME TO GET THE ANSWERS AND CREATE
SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
IT'S TIME TO GET THE ANSWERS AND CREATE
SOMETHING AMAZING TOGETHER!
F.A.Q.
Payment can be made by invoice for legal entities, as well as by simple transfer using the details.
Yes, a service provision agreement is concluded with legal entities.
Foundation and intermediate levels are held once every 1.5-2 months (sometimes more often). Professional level once every 3-4 months.
Yes, if you plan to take certification at the end of the course, it is paid for separately (15,000 rubles).
In general, this is unlikely, since applications are reviewed several times daily. If you have not received an answer or your question is very urgent, then you can contact me directly via social media.
The schedule reflects only the nearest trainings. You can boldly declare yourself so that together we can find a suitable course, time and place for you)
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