The following summaries the outlines of each training level:

Level 1
Introduces the fundamentals of green coffee and its role in the supply chain.

• Overview of the coffee supply chain stages
• General quality classifications of coffee
• Main coffee processing and production pathways and their effect on taste and final cup characteristics
• Pre-export operations and their role in overall quality grading

Level 2
Focuses on quality evaluation and the commercial aspects of green coffee.

• Multiple factors affecting coffee quality
• Procedures for quality assessment, including sensory and theoretical evaluation
• Preparing green coffee purchasing plans
• Purchase contracts: technical formulation, clauses, and requirements
• International quality classifications and grading systems

Level 3
Covers advanced classification, international markets, and trade procedures.

• Key differences between specialty and commercial-grade coffee
• International coffee markets and their influence on supply and consumption
• International certification systems for coffee quality and compliance requirements
• Technical and financial links between price and quality
• Green coffee import and export processes

• Coffee producers and traders seeking deeper knowledge of green coffee quality
• Roasters and buyers involved in sourcing and procurement
• Quality control specialists and coffee professionals
• Enthusiasts and students aiming to understand the science and commerce of green coffee

• Level 1: 3 Days (75% theory / 25% practical)
• Level 2: 3 Days (75% theory / 25% practical)
• Level 3: 3 Days (75% theory / 25% practical)

Graduates of this program will:

• Understand the green coffee supply chain and factors affecting quality
• Apply sensory and theoretical methods for coffee quality assessment
• Develop practical skills for sourcing, purchasing, and grading green coffee
• Understand international market structures and certification systems
• Gain the ability to link coffee quality with commercial and technical decision-making

Upon successful completion of each level, participants will receive a certificate issued by the Sustainable Coffee Institute, recognizing their knowledge and skills in green coffee evaluation and supply management.