SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA)
The SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) Course
This expert-level course, developed by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), is thoughtfully crafted for professionals in the coffee industry, including traders, green coffee buyers, and quality-control managers.
Focused on the Sensory component of the Coffee Value Assessment system, this course equips participants with the skills to evaluate coffee using the latest CVA forms and methodology. Through hands-on training and guided analysis, you'll learn how to assess coffee quality through sensory evaluation, interpret market trends, and apply data-driven pricing strategies grounded in quality metrics and consumer value perception.
Class Schedule
Study time is 16 hours (2 days from 8:30 AM - 17:30 PM)
Class Content
📌 Complete Understanding of the New CVA System: Learn what has changed, why it matters, and how to use the new system effectively.
📌 How to Use the New CVA Forms: Understand the purpose of each section, how to properly fill them out, and how to interpret data for accurate evaluations.
📌 Sensory Reference Categorization Exams: Prepare to ace your sensory categorization exams with thorough training, hands-on practice, and expert feedback.
📌 Improving Consistency & Accuracy: Develop techniques to achieve reliable, repeatable results using the new forms.
📌 Effective Communication: Learn to accurately describe and document your sensory evaluations for seamless communication within your team and the wider industry.
Who Should Join?
- Aspiring and experienced cuppers eager to level up their sensory skills.
- Roasters, buyers, Q-Graders, and coffee professionals aiming to expand their expertise with the latest CVA system.
- Enthusiasts passionate about understanding coffee from a sensory perspective.
SCA Coffee Value Assessment Forms
Tuition fee
Tuition includes the SCA certification fee: 659 USD (8% VAT included)
Tuition includes the SCA CVA certificate fee (if the student passes the exam).
- Early bird: 5% discount
- Additional discounts apply, regardless of whether the student studied at HQJ or elsewhere:
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If you already hold a Q Robusta or Q Arabica Grader certificate (regardless of where it was issued): additional 15% discount → up to 20% total discount
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If you already hold an SCA Sensory Intermediate Certificate or higher, OR if you are a Q Retaker: additional 10% discount → up to 15% total discount
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If none of the above apply but you're an international student enrolling at HQJ for the first time: additional 5% discount → up to 10% total discount
Location
HQJ Coffee School - 738 Su Van Hanh, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam