SCA / Sensory PROFESSIONAL

The Sensory Skills Professional course by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is an advanced training program that focuses on the development of sensory skills and the evaluation of coffee at a professional level. It is a continuation of the basic and intermediate-level Sensory Skills courses and provides more in-depth training for those looking to enhance their sensory knowledge in the coffee industry.

During the Sensory Skills Professional course, advanced topics related to sensory evaluation are explored, such as coffee profiling, analysis of differences between coffee lots, identification of specific characteristics of coffee from different regions or processing methods, and further refinement of tasting and evaluation techniques.

Students who successfully complete the Sensory Skills Professional course can obtain the SCA's Sensory Skills Professional certification, which recognizes their expertise in advanced sensory analysis of coffee. This certification is highly regarded in the specialty coffee industry and can be advantageous for those seeking careers or professional advancement in the field.