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 Sensory Foundation, July 24th
Tuesday, July 24th, 2018, 8:30 AM Instructor: Drew Billups

The Sensory Foundation curriculum introduces students to the discipline of sensory analysis and its applications within the coffee industry. It is ideal for learners who have just begun or desire to initiate a career that involves coffee quality analysis. This includes roles like green buying for a roasting operation, working in a coffee lab, or participating in the QC of roasted coffee. In this one-day course, we will learn to identify describe and discriminate various sensory attributes of coffee and we will be introduced to SCA cupping methodology.

Please note: If you sign up for more than one Foundations course offered this week in July, discounts of 10% or greater apply. If you opt to do so, fill out the forms below with your information, but do not process payment via Paypal. We will reach out to you directly and invoice you at a discounted rate.
Price: $400.00 Quantity:
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SCA Brewing Foundation, July 25th
Wednesday, July 25th, 2018, 8:30 AM Instructor: Gavin Tull-Esterbrook

The Brewing Foundation curriculum provides an introduction to core brewing skills and the equipment needed to successfully produce great coffee. Students will learn about significant brewing variables and various brewing methods. All are welcome, as no prior brewing experience is needed to participate in this class. This class is ideal for learners who want to learn to brew a better cup of coffee, including baristas or those who work in the restaurant industry.

Please note: If you sign up for more than one Foundations course offered this week in July, discounts of 10% or greater apply. If you opt to do so, fill out the forms below with your information, but do not process payment via Paypal. We will reach out to you directly and invoice you at a discounted rate.
Price: $400.00 Quantity:
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SCA Green Coffee Foundation, July 26th
Thursday, July 26th, 2018, 8:30 AM Instructor: Drew Billups

The Green Coffee Foundation curriculum introduces students to key information related to green coffee including coffee botany and growing practices, post-harvest processing, and green coffee grading. Students will be introduced to the basics of the C-Market and coffee pricing mechanisms. This class is ideal for learners who have just begun or desire to initiate a career that involves purchasing or handling green coffee and anyone who desires a greater background of knowledge regarding coffee production.

Please note: If you sign up for more than one Foundations course offered this week in July, discounts of 10% or greater apply. If you opt to do so, fill out the forms below with your information, but do not process payment via Paypal. We will reach out to you directly and invoice you at a discounted rate.
Price: $400.00 Quantity:
16 items remaining.
SCA Sensory Intermediate, September 5th - 7th
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 through Friday, September 7th, 2018, 9:00 AM Instructor: Drew Billups

The Sensory Intermediate curriculum will familiarize the student with core concepts of sensory science including human sensory physiology and the importance of sensory panel development. Students will work to develop skills in the recognition of different levels of intensity and quality of coffee aroma, flavor, and body. The course will include an in-depth study of the use of the SCA cupping form and quality assessment calibration. Additionally, students will be introduced to two other forms of sensory testing: triangulation and in/out tests. Sensory Intermediate will familiarize students with the basic requirements for developing a sensory program at their place of employment. This course is ideal for learners who already have experience with sensory analysis and have been working in a related field, such as green buying, roasted coffee quality control, or any kind of coffee lab work.
Price: $1,200.00 Quantity:
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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 Calibration, June 15th
Friday, June 15th, 2018, 8:30 AM Instructor: Drew Billups

Q graders need to attend and pass a Q calibration once every three years in order to maintain their license as a Q grader. We will be offering a calibration at the Atlas lab on the first Friday in June. For the calibration event we ask Q graders 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.

In addition to contacting our office, to reserve a spot you will need to sign in to your profile on the CQI website and register for the event with CQI.
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Q Arabica Training & Exam, September 24th - 29th
Monday, September 24th, 2018 through Saturday, September 29th, 2018, Instructor: Drew Billups

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. Early registration is $1700.
Price: $925.00 Quantity:
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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.
Green Buying Seminar, October 5th
Friday, October 5th, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

This one-day seminar was developed by Atlas to offer practical know-how to busy coffee professionals in a concise and approachable format. We will discuss the basics of the coffee trade and provide green purchasing insights that are designed to help buyers get the most out of their relationships with importers. The presentation will discuss common misunderstandings about the green coffee trade, describe the role that importers play in the coffee chain, clarify different practical approaches to buying green coffee, and discuss helpful methodologies to guide inventory planning.

Lunch and light breakfast included.
Price: $160.00 Quantity:
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