At a Glance
Next dates: 10 to 11 November 2026 (training) / 12 November 2026 (exam)
SCA COURSE: GB-CSPSS2-10NOV26-GA
Duration: 2.5 days, 20 hours
Location: Coffee Nexus, 8 Howard Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5JP
Prerequisite: SCA Sensory Foundation (recommended)
Certification: SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate, 10 points toward the SCA Coffee Diploma
Not included: SCA Learner registration fee, this is paid direct to SCA
The SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate course will give you a deeper understanding of sensory evaluation and how to apply it consistently and accurately in a work context. You will explore the science behind taste and aroma perception, how to identify and describe sensory attributes with greater precision, and how to use structured evaluation methods to assess coffee quality.
You will learn how to apply the SCA cupping protocol at an intermediate level, work with elements of the CVA (Coffee Value Assessment), and develop the vocabulary and technique needed to communicate your evaluations clearly and reliably.
An introduction to triangulation protocols and other assessment methods that can be analysed statistically is also covered.
The SCA Sensory Intermediate course is ideal for coffee professionals who have completed the Sensory Foundation course and want to deepen their practical tasting skills. Anyone with regular cupping experience and a solid grounding in sensory evaluation will also find it valuable.
The practical assessment takes place on the third day of the course and covers cupping evaluations and taste/aroma sensory identification.
Successful completion of the Intermediate course will result in 10 points gained towards the SCA Coffee Diploma.
AST: John Thompson
At a Glance
Next dates: 10 to 11 November 2026 (training) / 12 November 2026 (exam)
SCA COURSE: GB-CSPSS2-10NOV26-GA
Duration: 2.5 days, 20 hours
Location: Coffee Nexus, 8 Howard Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5JP
Prerequisite: SCA Sensory Foundation (recommended)
Certification: SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate, 10 points toward the SCA Coffee Diploma
Not included: SCA Learner registration fee, this is paid direct to SCA
The SCA Sensory Skills Intermediate course will give you a deeper understanding of sensory evaluation and how to apply it consistently and accurately in a work context. You will explore the science behind taste and aroma perception, how to identify and describe sensory attributes with greater precision, and how to use structured evaluation methods to assess coffee quality.
You will learn how to apply the SCA cupping protocol at an intermediate level, work with elements of the CVA (Coffee Value Assessment), and develop the vocabulary and technique needed to communicate your evaluations clearly and reliably.
An introduction to triangulation protocols and other assessment methods that can be analysed statistically is also covered.
The SCA Sensory Intermediate course is ideal for coffee professionals who have completed the Sensory Foundation course and want to deepen their practical tasting skills. Anyone with regular cupping experience and a solid grounding in sensory evaluation will also find it valuable.
The practical assessment takes place on the third day of the course and covers cupping evaluations and taste/aroma sensory identification.
Successful completion of the Intermediate course will result in 10 points gained towards the SCA Coffee Diploma.
AST: John Thompson
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