Green Coffee Skills Professional January 9-11, 2025

This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in

the Green Coffee Intermediate course and prepare the

student for managerial job functions found in the green

coffee profession. Integration of green coffee knowledge

with that in other CSP modules including sensory and

roasting are also expected. Specifically, students will be

tested on their ability to:

• Identify key aspects of coffee botany, and
farm management
• Understand in detail the different stages of specialty
coffee processing across the full range of
methodologies found in producing countries
• Demonstrate an ability to identify a range of cup
defects found globally in coffee
• Demonstrate how to analyze samples of green
and roasted coffee for quality and defects
• Understand how to construct and manage green
coffee portfolios in terms of volumes, cost, and
time with reference to the changing market price of
coffee
• Understand criteria forming the cost of green
coffee production and how to apply this to contract
negotiation
• Demonstrate how to identify coffees based on
quality and volume parameters to suit client
needs
• Understanding how to assess suppliers for their
ability to meet criteria outlined in third party
accreditation systems

Couse fees include, all course materials, and of course lots of coffee!!

Course dates are January 9-11, 2025