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 Fundamentals Course" is a required prerequisite for entering the entire sustainability curriculum system.

This college is the only one of its kind in Hong Kong. SCA Premier Training CampusThis means that the teaching environment and equipment have been 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 of Europe (SCA) launches new SCA Skills DiplomaThis further recognizes professional skills in the coffee industry, provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience, and enables trainees 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 completion of designated courses from seven disciplines.
Each diploma requires completion of designated courses across the seven SCA subject areas.

Program OverviewProgram Overview 

The coffee sustainability course attracts participants from various sectors of the coffee industry, mostly full-time professionals who hope 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. Moving into sustainability-focused roles within the coffee industry.
   aim to transition into sustainability-focused roles in the coffee sector.

The foundational courses will introduce the main sustainability models and challenges facing the coffee industry, covering... Environmental, economic and social issuesThe course guides participants to understand practical methods and emerging tools for addressing challenges. Upon completion, participants will develop fundamental sustainability knowledge and mindset, enabling them to practice sustainability in their own environments.
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-group online interactive courses provide students with ample space for practice and questions.
  Small-group interactive online classes, providing ample opportunities for practice and Q&A

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

• The course is primarily taught in Cantonese; English or Mandarin can be arranged separately if needed. Private Class(Advance booking 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 need to pass the SCA Online written test (70% or higher) Only then can you obtain a 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 and Exam fee included
  

🌈 Promotion in progress

• Two people go together discountHK$100 off per person (automatically applied to shopping cart)
  Bring a Friend: HK$100 off per person (applied automatically at checkout)

• MemberdiscountThose who have taken the Tasse Coffee courseMemberAn additional HK$100 discount per person is available.
  Alumni Discount: Extra HK$100 off for returning students of any Tasse Coffee course

• Note: Offers must be selected before payment. Offers discovered or applied for after payment will not be accepted.
  Note: Discounts must be selected before checkout. Requests after payment will not be accepted.

🌈 Teacher-student ratio

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