SCA Coffee Sustainability Foundation Coffee Sustainability Basic Course

Coffee Sustainability Foundation is the prerequisite for all other modules in the Coffee Sustainability Program.
The "Coffee Sustainability Basics Course" is a required prerequisite course for entering the entire sustainability course system.

This college is the only one in Hong Kong SCA Premier Training Campus, which means that the teaching environment and equipment are recognized by international standards.
Our academy is the only SCA Premier Training Campus in Hong Kong, which means our teaching environment and facilities are officially recognized and meet international standards.

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Europe launches new SCA Skills Diploma, further recognize the professional skills of the coffee industry, provide in-depth knowledge and practical experience, and enable students to adapt to the employment environment more quickly.
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has launched the new SCA Skills Diploma, further recognizing professional competencies within the coffee industry. These diplomas provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience, enabling learners to quickly adapt to workplace demands.

The four new diplomas include:
The four new diplomas include:

• SCA Café Diploma

• SCA Roastery Diploma

• SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma

• SCA Coffee Trade Diploma

Each diploma requires the completion of designated courses in seven disciplines.
Each diploma requires completion of designated courses across the seven SCA subject areas.

Program OverviewProgram Overview 

The Coffee Sustainability Program attracts participants from various sectors of the coffee industry, many of whom are full-time professionals who wish to:
The Coffee Sustainability Program attracts participants from different areas of the coffee industry, mostly full-time professionals who either:

1. Integrate sustainability principles or projects into existing work, or
   wish to integrate sustainability principles or projects into their existing work, or

2. Shifting to a sustainability-focused position in the coffee industry.
   aim to transition into sustainability-focused roles in the coffee sector.

The basic course will introduce the main sustainable development models and challenges faced by the coffee industry, covering Environmental, economic and social issues, and guides participants to understand practical methods and emerging tools to address challenges. After completing this course, participants will have established basic sustainable development knowledge and thinking, and be able to practice sustainability in their own environment.
This Foundation course introduces the key sustainability models and challenges faced by the coffee industry, examining environmental, economic, and social issues. Learners will also be introduced to practical opportunities and emerging tools to address these challenges. By completing the Coffee Sustainability Foundation, participants will build the essential knowledge and mindset to begin practicing sustainability in their own contexts.

🌈 Course Features Course Highlights

• Small-class online interactive courses provide students with ample space to practice and ask questions
  Small-group interactive online classes, providing ample opportunities for practice and Q&A

• The Foundation course is 8 hours long and includes practical exercises and the SCA official online exam.
  The Foundation program consists of 8 hours, covering practical exercises and the official SCA online exam

• The course is mainly taught in Cantonese; English or Mandarin can be arranged separately if required Private classes(Advance reservation required)
  Classes are primarily conducted in Cantonese; private sessions in English or Mandarin can be arranged upon request

🌈 Course Unit What You Will Learn  

• Introduction to Sustainability

• Fundamentals for Practicing Sustainability in Coffee

• Introduction to Climate and Coffee

• Introduction to Coffee Economics

• Introduction to Social Issues in the Coffee Sector

• Developing a Sustainability Toolkit

🌈 Assessment 

Students must pass SCA Online written examination (70% or above) Only then can you obtain the Foundation certificate.
To obtain the Foundation certificate, students must pass the online written exam administered by SCA with a minimum score of 70%.

• ✔ SCA Administrative fee included

• ❌ Students are required to pay an additional SCA course registration fee of US$50 (payable directly to SCA, subject to change) | SCA Enrolment fee NOT included (US$50, payable directly to SCA, subject to change)

🌈 Promotion in progress

• Special offer for two people: HK$100 off per person (automatically applied in shopping cart)
  Bring a Friend: HK$100 off per person (applied automatically at checkout)

• Memberdiscount：Those who have enrolled in Tasse Coffee coursesMemberEnjoy an extra HK$100 discount per person
  Alumni Discount: Extra HK$100 off for returning students of any Tasse Coffee course

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🌈 Teacher-student ratio

•  1:6 (upper limit)
  
• Maximum 1 : 6