Online Course on Coffee Sustainability
Learn about coffee sustainability from the comfort of your home with the SCA Coffee Sustainability Course. This comprehensive online course, required by SCA for its Skills Diploma, will help you understand the challenges of making coffee more sustainable!
The Espresso Academy's Online Coffee Sustainability Course is a crucial step for those aiming to obtain the SCA Skills Diploma.
This course, which you can access from home whenever and however you prefer, delves into the social, economic, and environmental issues throughout the entire coffee supply chain. It provides the necessary knowledge to tackle the challenges related to sustainability in the coffee sector.
The course is structured into easily accessible modules available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace. By completing the course, you will be eligible to pursue the SCA Coffee Sustainability Certification through a follow-up process.
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The Espresso Academy Online Coffee Supply Chain Sustainability Course Includes:
- 3 hours of course content
- 9 chapters
- Unlimited access: Watch whenever and however you like, forever!
- Manual and slides used during the course
- SCA Coffee Flavour Wheel and related lexicon
- The new SCA Coffee Value Assessment protocol
- Final certificate recognized by IBC
- Free calls with the trainer
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Why Espresso Academy?
- 1500+ students from all over the world at our Italian headquarters
- All courses, from basic to the most professional ones taught in English by certified trainers
- 30+ branches around the world
- 1st school in the world on Tripadvisor and Google
- The highest number of SCA, LAGS and IBC certified students
- And...we are in Florence, a city worth visiting
Your trainer - Simone Celli
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Trainer at Espresso Academy, Simone is a LAGS certifier and an authorized IBC trainer.
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With expertise across all areas of coffee, from roasting selection to brewing, cupping, and latte art, Simone also serves as a consultant for national and international projects.
Coffee Sustainability Course Program:
Chapter 1 - The Fundamentals of Sustainability: A Journey from Past to Future Exploration of the three pillars of sustainability, from the Brundtland Commission to the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda.
Chapter 2 - The Sustainable Evolution of the Coffee Industry A journey through the "waves" of coffee: from the First Wave to the Third Wave, and the rise of Specialty Coffees with a focus on sustainability.
Chapter 3 - From Plant to Cup: Anatomy of the Coffee Supply Chain In-depth analysis of the coffee value chain, from plantations to roasters, highlighting critical points for sustainability.
Chapter 4 - Coffee and Climate: A Complex Relationship Detailed examination of the environmental impact of coffee production and the challenges posed by climate change to the sector.
Chapter 5 - The Coffee Economy: Beyond the "C" Price Analysis of market dynamics, from the stock exchange to field realities, and the economic challenges threatening the future of plantations.
Chapter 6 - Women and Coffee: Toward a Future of Equity Exploration of the crucial role of women in the coffee supply chain and the importance of female empowerment for a fairer and more sustainable sector.
Chapter 7 - Certifications in the Coffee World: Guarantees of Sustainability Comprehensive overview of certifications, from Fair Trade and Organic to UTZ, including proprietary initiatives like AAA and C.A.F.E. Practices.
Chapter 8 - Communicating Sustainability: Authenticity vs. Greenwashing Strategies for ethical communication of sustainability, strengthening brand identity without falling into greenwashing.
Chapter 9 - Educating for a Sustainable Future: Espresso Academy's Commitment Presentation of Espresso Academy's daily practices and initiatives to promote sustainability through education in the coffee sector.
SCA Sustainability Certification - Foundation Level
Are you interested in taking the SCA online exam?
This course and the related exam can be completed online, live with an authorized trainer. Contact us to learn more about the course details.