COFFEE BUSINESS EDUCATION
A new 12-week, online, cohort program designed to help coffee shop owners and managers level up their business — from launch to growth. Built for working professionals, by tenured experts.
EDUCATION
The SCA offers globally recognized coffee education designed to support career growth at every level. From foundational learning to advanced certifications, these courses are used by coffee professionals and businesses worldwide.
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A credential designed for the professionals who have spent their careers working across every dimension of this industry.
The highest distinction in coffee.
Gain skills with SCA diplomas
Structured learning across key areas of specialty coffee.
Get a Q Grader License
Certification focused on coffee quality evaluation and cupping.
Learn with Coffee Business Education
Training designed for coffee shop owners and business operators.
SCA EVENTS
around the world
SCA events include World of Coffee, World Coffee Championships, and global industry gatherings. These events bring professionals together to connect, compete, and stay updated on the new products and latest developments in coffee.
WORLD COFFEE CHAMPIONSHIPS
World Champions!
Find out more about the newly crowned best brewer, roaster and coffee mixologists.
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World of Coffee Panama October 23 - 25, 2026
Calle Gral. Juan D. Peron,
Panamá, Provincia de Panamá
Panama -
World Barista Championship 2026 October 23 - 25, 2026
Taking place at World of Coffee Panama, the WBC returns to Latin America! -
World of Coffee Dubai 2027 January 26 - 28, 2027
Za’abeel Halls 1, 4, 5, & 6
Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
World of Coffee New Orleans April 9 - 11, 2027
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States -
World Coffee Roasting Championship April 9 - 11, 2027
Discover the best roaster in the world during World of Coffee New Orleans, USA -
World of Coffee Tokyo April 28 - May 1, 2027
Tokyo Big Sight
3 Chome-11-1 Ariake, Koto City,
Tokyo 135-0063
Japan -
World Barista Championship 2027 April 26 - May 1, 2027
The WBC returns to Japan after twenty years, taking place at World of Coffee Tokyo. -
World of Coffee Lisbon June 17 - 19, 2027
Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre (FIL), Portugal -
World Coffee Championships Lisbon 2027 June 17 - 19, 2027
World Latte Art Championship, the World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship, and Cezve/Ibrik Championship. -
World of Coffee Bogotá The first World of Coffee in South America
September 30 – October 2, 2027 in Bogotá, Colombia -
World Brewers Cup 2027 Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2027
WOC Bogotá plays host the best coffee brewers in the world.
RESOURCES
The SCA develops research, coffee standards, and tools used across the industry. These resources help improve quality, support consistency, and guide better decision-making.
25 SCA Journal: January 2026
The SCA’s Content Development Manager, Laurel Carmichael, speaks to researchers at the Hendon Coffee Lab about their chemistry lab that looks like a café, and about how they use electrochemistry and Design of Experiments to better understand the complexities of espresso extraction.
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MEMBERSHIP
SCA community
SCA membership connects you to a global network of coffee professionals and businesses. Choose from individual and company membership tiers and access resources, events, and industry insights.
COMMUNITY
Find the right company membership for your team’s needs.
