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Kahraman Presents:
SCA Q Grader Certification Course
Become a globally recognized coffee evaluation expert through the SCA Q Grader Program — Driving Progress in Specialty Coffee Evaluation.
5 December 2025 (2:00 PM) – 10 December 2025 (10:00 PM)
Step into the most respected certification in coffee quality evaluation, sponsored by Kahraman.
Over an intensive multi-day program, participants will master sensory evaluation, green coffee assessment, defect detection, and advanced cupping according to SCA’s evolved standards — built on the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) framework that defines the new generation of quality evaluation.
Why SCA Q Grader / Value Proposition?
- The SCA Q Grader license is the industry’s gold-standard credential for professionals who want to assess coffee with precision, credibility, and a globally recognized standard.
- The program now reflects four core dimensions of coffee evaluation — Physical, Descriptive, Affective, and Extrinsic assessments — ensuring that participants learn to evaluate both cup quality and overall market value.
- It fully integrates Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) tools so your sensory skills, form usage, and market alignment are consistent with modern, science-based coffee valuation frameworks.
- Graduates join a global network of modern Q Graders recognized by the SCA and connected through a growing international instructor community.
- Inclusivity & Access: SCA’s new pricing model allows for country-specific course fees, making Q Grader certification more accessible to professionals worldwide.
- By sponsoring this course, Kahraman ensures you receive premium support, real-world coffee samples from our sourcing network, and access to our lab facilities for practice and calibration.
Who should attend?
- Experienced cuppers, roasters, and quality-assurance professionals
- Green-coffee buyers and importers
- Sensory analysts & quality teams
- Coffee trainers and educators seeking deeper credentials
- Coffee professionals aiming to speak the “common language” of value and sensory precision across markets
Course Outline / Agenda
Duration & Format: 6 days of combined training + examination
Days 1–3 (Training):
Days 4–6 (Examinations & Evaluation):
Days 1–3 (Training):
- Introduction & theory of CVA and the SCA Q Grader approach
- Sensory calibration, cupping methodology, triangulation, olfactory exercises
- Physical (green) assessment: defects, moisture, size categorization
- Roasting problems: recognizing roast profiles, aroma and taste deviations
- Descriptive, affective, and extrinsic assessments: how to use each form
Days 4–6 (Examinations & Evaluation):
- Practical exams: cupping protocols, defect detection, form usage
- Written exam covering CVA theory, coffee standards, and SCA protocols
- Final grading, calibration checks, review, and results
Certification & Outcomes
- Successful candidates receive the SCA Q Grader license / certification, valid per SCA terms.
- Demonstrated competence across all four dimensions of coffee assessment — Physical, Descriptive, Affective, and Extrinsic.
- Proven ability to evaluate coffee in a structured, reproducible manner and communicate value across the supply chain.
- Inclusion in the global SCA Q Grader community / directory, joining a network of professionals aligned with the latest sensory science.
- Recognition as a coffee expert capable of bridging flavor, quality, and market expectation.
- Enhanced career credibility and professional differentiation in the specialty coffee sector.
5 December 2025 (2:00 PM) – 10 December 2025 (10:00 PM)
Logistics / Date / Venue / Format
- Date: 5 December 2025 (2:00 PM) – 10 December 2025 (10:00 PM)
- Trainer: Joel Shuler (AST)
- Location: Kahraman Dubai Offices, Dubai, UAE
- Fee: AED 6,300 (VAT included)
- Registration: Limited seats, register early to secure your place.
Pricing & What’s Included
- Course Fee: AED 6,300 (VAT included)
- Included in the fee:
Full 6-day training & examination
• All coffee samples, calibration sets, green beans, roast problem sets
• Course materials, handouts, forms, and reference guides
• Use of Kahraman’s lab and equipment
• Light meals, refreshments, coffee breaks
• Personalized support & mentoring during the course
• Access to post-course calibration sessions and continuous learning updates through SCA’s global network
What to Bring / Prerequisites:
Basic cupping experience & familiarity with coffee evaluation
Previous training in CVA or at least exposure to sensory evaluation
Comfortable attire, notebook, tasting journal
Commitment to full attendance and active participation
Instructors / Trainers
Joel Shuler, AST
A seasoned sensory professional, Joel brings deep experience in coffee evaluation and training.
He will guide participants through hands-on sessions, mentor calibration strategies, and share insights from his extensive work with coffee producers and quality programs worldwide.
Register now and take your coffee evaluationskills to the next level
Contact info:
Kahraman@emirates.net.ae | +971 50 388 7459
Reminder:
Limited seats only — secure your spot today.
5 December 2025 (2:00 PM) – 10 December 2025 (10:00 PM)