Education - Atlas Coffee Importers

Education at Atlas

There is always more to know about coffee. Come learn with us.

Coffee Courses
We offer SCAA and CQI Accredited courses as well as Atlas-developed curriculum on a wide variety of topics.
Coffee Glossary
Our Coffee Glossary takes the mystery out of our jargon-heavy industry-speak, and sheds light on some of the more Atlas-centric lingo.
Coffee Encyclopedia
Atlas staff bring their years of experience around the coffee world to bear on explaining a wide range of essential coffee topics from cultivation to consumption.

Coffee Courses

From the outset, Atlas has endeavored to be not only a source for green coffee but a knowledgeable resource. We see our customers’ success as our success and we support this by offering a variety of classes and events for coffee people. Whether you are just getting started in the industry or seeking to deepen your expertise in a particular area, our class offerings are geared to help acquire and refine skills that enable success in the specialty coffee industry.

Our courses take place in our coffee lab, which has been designed according to SCA standards and built expressly to facilitate educational events like the Q course in an efficient, comfortable, and enriching manner. The small class size and approachable delivery make this an excellent venue for SCA training. See below, or contact us for event details.

With two licensed Q instructors on staff, we regularly offer Q courses and calibrations. The Q Grader program is an initiative of The Coffee Quality Institute, which works to create opportunity for producers by promoting global awareness of coffee quality.

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a great resource for professional development in coffee. Atlas regularly offers SCA education for coffee professionals at all levels who seek to cultivate relevant skills and acquire greater awareness of industry standards.

Drawing from the ample industry experience of Atlas’ staff, we offer original workshops designed to equip new and growing coffee businesses with practical knowledge and skills in a range of coffee disciplines, including green buying practices, roasting, and cupping.

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To sign up for classes, first select the type of class you are looking for in the field below. Then, enter a quantity for each of the classes that you wish to register for, and fill out your information in the form below.
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SCA Courses
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a great resource for professional development in coffee. Atlas regularly offers SCA education for coffee professionals at all levels who seek to cultivate relevant skills and acquire greater awareness of industry standards.
SCA Roasting Intermediate, March 6th - 8th
Wednesday, March 6th through Friday, March 8th, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

We will discuss core concepts in roasting and offer opportunities to craft profiles and examine their sensory impact on the coffee. The class will consist of both lectures and activities on the roasting machine and will be followed by written and practical examinations. Participation in this class prepares students for the professional level and successful performance in exams will result in intermediate level certification with the Specialty Coffee Association.

Price: $1,300.00 Quantity:
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SCA Barista Intermediate, May 13th - 15th
Monday, May 13th through Wednesday, May 15th, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Gavin Tull-Esterbrook

In Barista Intermediate, we will expand on the fundamentals of espresso preparation and build competencies in dialing in brew recipes and making a full range of espresso drinks with quality and speed. In addition, we will address customer service practices and basic machine maintenance. Participation in this class prepares students for the professional level and successful performance in exams will result in intermediate level certification with the Specialty Coffee Association.

Early Registration is $875. Enrollment after 3/27 will be $1000.
Price: $875.00 Quantity:
6 items remaining.
SCA Roasting Foundation, May 30th
Thursday, May30th, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This one-day event is designed to introduce core roasting skills and equipment to beginners and those with no previous roasting experience. Students will become familiar with common industry terminology, learn about the stages of the roasting process, and discuss safety and maintenance. The class will consist of both lectures and activities on the roasting machine and will be followed by written and practical examinations. Participation in this class prepares students for the intermediate level and successful performance in exams will result in foundations level certification with the Specialty Coffee Association.

Early Registration is $375. Enrollment after 3/27 will be $425.
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SCA Green Coffee Foundation, June 20th
Thursday, June 20th, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This one-day event is designed to familiarize students with a basic understanding of the steps and processes coffee has to go through as it works its way through the value chain from farm to market. We will learn about the coffee plant, coffee processing, green coffee grading, and the basics of how coffee is traded. The class will consist of both lectures and activities and will be followed by written and practical examinations. Participation in this class prepares students for the intermediate level and successful performance in exams will result in foundations level certification with the Specialty Coffee Association.

Early Registration is $375. Enrollment after 3/27 will be $425.
Price: $375.00 Quantity:
6 items remaining.
Bundle: SCA Green Coffee Foundation & Sample Roasting Seminar, June 20th - 21st
Thursday, June 20th and Friday June 21st, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This is a package deal that bundles the SCA Green Coffee Foundation with our Atlas Sample Roasting Seminar.
Price: $550.00 Quantity:
6 items remaining.
Q Courses
With two licensed Q instructors on staff, we regularly offer Q courses and calibrations. The Q Grader program is an initiative of the Coffee Quality Institute, which works to create opportunity for producers by promoting global awareness of coffee quality.
Q Arabica Grader Course, April 29th - May 4th
Monday, April 29th, 2019 through Saturday, May, 4th, 2019, Instructor: Juliet Han

The Q course is a six day training and testing experience that evaluates sensory acumen and precision in one’s ability to grade coffees from various growing regions in calibration with globally recognized standards in the specialty industry. The first three days consist of teaching and sensory practice activities, while the final three days are for sensory and cupping examinations. There are 18 component tests that must be passed in order for the participant to become a certified Q grader.

In addition to signing up here, you must also create a personal profile and register on the CQI Website.

Please note that the price listed here is only a deposit to confirm your spot. Balance will be due prior to start date. The early registration price - available through 2/28 - is $1700. After 2/28 registration is $1850.

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Q Processing Generalist Course, June 5th - 6th
Wednesday, June 5th through Thursday, June 6th, 2019, 8:30 AM Instructor: Drew Billups

The Q processing Level 1 (Generalist) course is a 2-day event consisting of lectures and comparative cupping exercises. It is designed for coffee professionals who do not actively work in processing but can benefit from greater depth of knowledge in this area – namely roasters, retailers, and baristas. The course provides a scientifically informed body of general knowledge about coffee processing techniques, addressing subjects such as the history of processing, coffee plant anatomy, processing methods, fermentation, drying, and future challenges. A written exam will be administered to measure competencies in the subject matter and a passing score will result in a Q Processing Generalist Certificate.
Price: $650.00 Quantity:
16 items remaining.
Q Arabica Calibration, June 7th
Friday, June 7th, 2019, Instructor: Drew Billups

Q graders need to attend and pass a Q calibration once every three years in order to maintain their license. It is also a great opportunity to refresh your cupping skills and continue your professional development. In the event Q graders are asked to cup three tables of six coffees each and score them in line with their peers. A passing score on at least two out of three tables will result in the renewal of a Q certificate for three additional years.
Price: $375.00 Quantity:
16 items remaining.
Atlas
Drawing from the ample industry experience of Atlas’ staff, we offer original workshops designed to equip new and growing coffee businesses with practical knowledge and skills in a range of coffee disciplines, including green buying practices, roasting, and cupping.
Atlas Blend Development Seminar, May 31st
Friday, May 31st, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This one-day seminar is designed to take the mystery out of successful blend development. We will address different purposes and methodologies for creating coffee blends. We will also engage in a discussion of differences in design approach for espresso verses drip applications. Attendees will be invited to design and execute their own blends in a hands-on exercise that reinforces key learning objectives and we will taste and discuss the results.
Price: $250.00 Quantity:
10 items remaining.
Atlas Sample Roasting Seminar, June 21st
Friday, June 21st, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This one-day seminar is designed be an in-depth training on techniques, protocols, and skills related to roasting coffee in preparation of sensory analysis and purchasing decisions. We will discuss theory and address different kinds of sample roasting equipment, including traditional Probat sample roasters and the Ikawa. We will spend significant time working on machines and address roasting quality control.
Price: $250.00 Quantity:
10 items remaining.
Bundle: SCA Green Coffee Foundation & Sample Roasting Seminar, June 20th - 21st
Thursday, June 20th and Friday June 21st, 2019, 8:30 AM
Instructor: Drew Billups

This is a package deal that bundles the SCA Green Coffee Foundation with our Atlas Sample Roasting Seminar.
Price: $550.00 Quantity:
6 items remaining.
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