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.

 

69€ 99€ Your Course with the Quality of Espresso Academy!

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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Request a free Chapter, so you can better evaluate it! Send us an email with your request

Is one of your loved ones a coffee enthusiast?

Gift them an Espresso Academy Online Course! 

You’ll make them happy, and they’ll probably talk about coffee even more (but thank you with lots of amazing brews)!
We’ll also send you a beautiful gift card, because a gift should look like on!

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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

  • Trainer at Espresso Academy, Simone is a LAGS certifier and an authorized IBC trainer.

  • 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.

Students say...

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Stefano Ambrogi
11:04 17 Nov 24
Well done course especially for people new to this industry
V Ivan
03:12 02 Nov 24
I attended it in November this year..just a fantastic experience..Roberto ,the lecturer, is an amazing guy ,delivering lessons in asuch easy manners.He also takes you for a lunch break to experience real Italian cuisine for little money.Overall, I cam only recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about coffee machines and have fun along the way.Highly,highly, highly recommend.
Basic barman course meets expectations
Sarah
16:14 19 Oct 24
It was a great experience with very nice teachers who spoke English very well. We received a warm welcome and learned a lot about coffee.
Ryan Levy
19:00 10 Jul 24
Traveled to Florence and thought it was a great area to learn more about espresso. The Espresso Academy class was fun, informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Alberto Nuñez Gomez
14:46 14 Jun 24
Not only is it a great school full of great coffee enthusiasts and professionals, they also make you live a unique experience in a beautiful city. The combination between theory and practice is perfectly balanced for any level. I recommend it 100% to all those who have a passion for coffee and want to delve deeper into this world. Thank you!
Ollie de Savigny
19:56 17 Mar 24
I found Espresso Academy after doing some research into espresso machine maintenance courses; after reading the reviews, and not finding anything suitable based in the UK, I reached out to ask some questions about the course...From the very first email, Cristina was so friendly, knowledgable and welcoming that she put my mind at rest and showed me that Espresso Academy know exactly what they are doing.I booked my flights, my accommodation, and told the team I was coming for the course!I could not recommend these guys enough - they are knowledgable, friendly and absolutely professional. I learned so much in such an engaging, interesting and thorough way that I have come home and been able to apply my knowledge immediately - starting my own small business in the UK.The course leader - Robert - is so kind, welcoming and full of knwoledge - but most importantly he is an excellent teacher, delivering the information in an easy to understand way to a mix of abilities in the class.I met some fantastic people and have made some friendships for life - and for even more joy, you get to stay in Florence when you're visiting for a course and what a beautiful city to stay in!Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and visit again in the future :)
Stephen
20:19 17 Jan 24
Fantastic course on coffee machine maintenance, learned a lot in the short amount of time the course runs. Robert is a great teacher, easy going, explains things well and answers all questions. All other staff members we met during the course were also incredibly polite and welcoming. Well worth the travel.
Andrew Henley
13:04 14 Jan 24
The course at the academy was very good. very friendly team and professional teaching.
Daniel Aguado
21:00 13 Jan 24
I would like to thank the academy for providing a qualitative formation in a time where such things are difficult to find and sadly underrated.I would also like to particularly commend Robert, our teacher, who has managed to show me in a very short amount of time a wealth of accessible and comprehensible information on a difficult subject. He is awesome, poised, didactic, knowledgeable, approachable and generally very pleasant to be around.
Amit Biswas
16:33 03 Dec 23
It was fantastic 3 days of learning. It was one of the important learning experiences I had. Trainer was very professional, calm, respectful and friendly. If you are in coffee business, you must do one of their course depending on what you need. Highly recommend.
Ferdinando Ferrara
09:47 27 Nov 23
Excellent experience, recommended to all those who want to expand their knowledge of the world of coffee. I was followed by Professor Michele Cantarella at the Castorino roasting company and here I had the opportunity to see the roasting, to taste many types of coffee, to learn the basics ofMilk art.
Tobias Engel
12:53 02 Nov 23
If you want to learn everything about Coffee, the way how to do your own tasty Espresso, Latte Art this is the place to go. Enthusiatic trainers, very good mix of theory and practice. I wish the team of Espresso Academy all the best and a big thank you for the 2 day's of introduction of italian coffee philosophy 🙂
Maha Hamdan
09:42 28 Apr 23
I’ve been planning to follow my passion for coffee with a professional training course and I found what I was looking for at The Espresso Academy. From the start Cristiana was very helpful for planning and booking this course for me, responding promptly and making it easier for my needs. During the course Gabriele was doing his best for me to get the most of this course, he was very kind, helpful and attentive. He went above and beyond to give the best experience. It was obviously about the coffee and the passion of coffee rather than just another commercial training course. , I really enjoyed every moment and learned a lot. I also gained confidence in my knowledge and skills. Thank you Espresso Academy.
Sherly C
11:21 20 Feb 23
High quality classes offered by friendly, serious and very experienced teachers??? i loved it- i can only recommend!
Yuanshi Ni
09:51 17 Feb 23
Super recommended!!! Instructor was super nice, the content was engaging , I made my first espresso & cappuccino, it was an absolutely fun experience ?
Martyna Pakosz
19:20 11 Oct 22
An excellent experience, highly recommend to someone just getting into coffee. Very calm, patient and knowledgeable teachers with whom it was only pleasure to work with. :) 10/10
Pinja Eriksson
16:42 12 Dec 21
Took the two day advanced barista course and it exceeded my expectations. Great teachers, great content, and even though it was a short course we got plenty of time to practice actual coffee making without sparing milk. And a bonus is the opportunity to meet coffee students from all over the world, that most likely share similar goals to yours. Highly recommend for anyone getting into coffee business.
Arianna Bär
21:22 15 Feb 21
I've attended many courses at Espresso Academy Firenze and I loved it! The staff is incredibly friendly and the courses very nice structured. Theory and lots of practice and we could even visit the roastery! The whole place smells of coffee :) During the pandemic I've also attended a couple Online Courses which were great and the teacher answered all the questions. I totally recommend going there to learn about coffee and become friends with the most amazing teachers :) Hope to see you soon guys!!
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