Sensory Skills Foundation – (SCA Certified)

The Sensory Skills Foundation course introduces the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. It investigates the way human 
senses influence perception and how to apply this knowledge when evaluating coffee’s natural characteristics. Learners gain the ability to differentiate certain 
sensorial aspects of coffee including body, acidity, bitterness and more. The course introduces fragrance identification references and also focuses on the 
purpose and procedure for conducting an SCA cupping. Learners gain insight into identifying specialty coffee qualities, as well as an overview of how to 
implement this in business. Practical learning objectives and activities specifically prepare the learner to identify basic differences in coffee attributes, recall 
fragrance identification and set up a cupping according to the SCA Cupping Protocol. A written exam tests theoretical knowledge based on Foundation course 
learning objectives.