Coffee Education
HOLISTIC COFFEE EDUCATION
At AFCA, we are dedicated to empowering our members with comprehensive education programs and business insights to elevate their businesses. Our commitment extends to the broader coffee community, offering numerous opportunities to advance coffee careers through online and in-person training, certificate courses, and other capacity-building activities. We offer accessible education on key topics, including:
- Agronomy
- Processing
- Quality Control & Cupping
- Green Coffee Trading
- Sales & Marketing
- Roasting
- Brewing & Barista Skills
AFCA COFFEE CAMPUS
Located at the AFCA Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda, the AFCA Coffee Campus is a state-of-the-art coffee lab and classroom. It is a certified Q Venue Professional, an internationally recognized certification by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). This certification ensures that the AFCA Coffee Campus meets the highest standards for cupping, sensory, and processing education. Our lab is fully equipped for coffee quality evaluation courses and barista training.
In addition to hosting courses, the Coffee Campus is available for rent, complete with all necessary equipment and services tailored to your specific needs. For inquiries, please contact secretariat@afca.coffee.
PARTNERS
To deliver the highest quality education, AFCA collaborates with expert educators and institutions, bringing the latest content and equipment to the African continent. If you are an educator interested in partnering with AFCA, please contact alison.streacker@afca.coffee. Partner educators can be based anywhere in Africa and ideally hold an instructor certificate from a recognized institution.
CVA FOR CUPPERS WITH AFCA
The African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA) is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and SCA Authorized Trainers (ASTs) to offer the CVA for Cuppers Course at an exclusive rate for AFCA members. Courses will initially be offered in Ethiopia and Uganda, with additional dates and locations to be announced.
About the Course
The Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for Cuppers Course is a two-day professional development program designed for cuppers and quality professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the Specialty Coffee Association’s new Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) system.
This hands-on course introduces participants to the latest CVA tools used to evaluate coffee quality and value. Through lectures, discussions, and multiple cupping sessions, participants will:
- Learn to identify and apply new CVA sensory references
- Understand and use key sensory assessment tools including 15-point intensity scales, CATA lists, and hedonic scales
- Practice using CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms
Gain confidence in the descriptive, affective, and extrinsic components of the updated CVA system
Who is it for?
The course is open to all coffee professionals. However, it is especially critical for current and expired Q Graders—this course is your path to transitioning into the new Evolved Q Grader Program.
Participants must complete four assessments (written exam, olfactory identification, descriptive assessment, and affective assessment). Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of acknowledgement from the SCA.
How to Register
To secure your participation, please fill out the Online Registration Form for your preferred country (see below) and complete payment within five days of your preferred course dates. Date options for each country are available in the registration forms.
CVA for Cuppers – Ethiopia
CVA for Cuppers – Uganda
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