Specialty Coffee Association

Cottle Coffee Academy is an affiliate of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), an international non-for-profit organisation that represents thousands of coffee professionals, from farmers to baristas, across the globe. The mission for SCA is to engage, inspire, and expand a sustainable global specialty community through shared values and core commitments.

the goal for sca is to make better coffee and create a better quality of life for everyone involved in the supply chain.

The Coffee Skills Program (CSP) was built by SCA to create a structured learning pathway with specific qualification levels. Specialty coffee is a diverse industry with loads of opportunity, particularly in South East Asia. The CSP allows you to choose the education path that suits your interests and needs so you can excel in your very own personalised coffee career.

How it works - 6 modules. 3 Levels. 1 Diploma.

PASS EXAMS. GET CERTIFIED. AND GROW A COFFEE CAREER!

The CSP consists of six different modules: Introduction to Coffee, which only has one level, and five specialist modules: Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting and Sensory Skills. Each of the specialist modules has three different levels with points attached. You can choose the modules that fit your interests and needs, developing your own unique pathway, and once you have achieved 100 points you will be awarded the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.

We’re here to help you develop your passion and sharpen your skills!

Download the full CSP course catalog HERE or see more at the Specialty Coffee Association website HERE