Advanced Certificate in Coffee: The Business of Coffee Roasting
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Coffee: The Business of Coffee Roasting is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the coffee roasting industry. This course is crucial in a time when specialty coffee consumption is at an all-time high, driving the demand for skilled professionals in coffee roasting businesses.
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• Coffee Roasting Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of coffee roasting, including the roasting process, bean selection, and equipment operation.
• Roasting Techniques: Exploring advanced roasting techniques to enhance flavor profiles, such as air roasting, drum roasting, and fluid bed roasting.
• Coffee Cupping and Quality Control: Learning to evaluate coffee quality through cupping, identifying defects, and implementing quality control measures.
• Sensory Evaluation and Roast Profiling: Developing sensory skills for evaluating roasted coffee, creating roast profiles, and adjusting roast levels for optimal flavor.
• Coffee Chemistry and Physics: Understanding the chemical and physical changes that occur during roasting, including the Maillard reaction and caramelization.
• Business Operations and Management: Managing roastery operations, including inventory management, supply chain optimization, and cost control.
• Marketing and Sales Strategies: Developing marketing and sales strategies to promote roasted coffee products, including branding, packaging, and distribution.
• Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Implementing sustainable and socially responsible practices in coffee roasting, such as fair trade, organic certification, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Coffee Industry Trends and Innovations: Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in the coffee industry, including new roasting technologies, emerging markets, and specialty coffee trends.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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