Program
SCA Education Program
The SCA-certified program, following the standard of
professional coffee education, will be held on-site at WCLF.
This session offers a unique opportunity for baristas and coffee professionals to
acquire internationally recognized, standardized knowledge and skills through the Specialty Coffee Association's official curriculum.
- Coffee beginners Coffee lovers who want to brew great coffee at home
- Educational Institutions Representative of SCA program institution
- Café Owners Coffee shop owners seeking professional recognition
| Nov. 21, Fri – One Day Coffee Explorer | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 12:00 | STAGE 1 | Introduction to Coffee × Barista Skills |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | STAGE 2 | Sensory Skills X Green Coffee |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | STAGE 3 | Roasting X Brewing |
| Nov. 22, Sat – Q-Gathering | ||
| 11:00 - 13:00 | Q-Gathering | |
※ Session structure, schedule, and speaker lineup may change during event planning. Updates will be shared as available.
| Nov. 21, Fri – One Day Coffee Explorer | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 12:00 | STAGE 1 | [ Unfolding the Map of the Coffee World ] Introduction to Coffee × Barista Skills Mission : Learn the origins of coffee and begin your journey at the fingertips of a barista. |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | STAGE 2 | [ Decode Coffee with Your Senses ] Green Coffee X Sensory Skills Mission : Explore the value of green beans and convert your senses into data. |
| 16:00 - 18:00 | STAGE 3 | [ Completing Flavor with Fire and Water ] Roasting X Brewing Mission : Create coffee flavor with the heat of fire and the flow of water. |
※ Session structure, schedule, and speaker lineup may change during event planning. Updates will be shared as available.
SCA One Day Coffee Explorer is an experiential coffee class designed and led by Lead ASTs (Lead Authorized SCA Trainers) from the world-renowned Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
Lead ASTs
- Lead ASTs are top-tier instructors who deliver the highest level of SCA education through creative, well-structured curricula.
- You'll learn and experience the entire process of making a cup of coffee—from selecting green beans to roasting and extraction.
- Newly Redesigned Q Grader Program: Structure and Objectives
- CVA-Based Sensory Evaluation (Sensory Alignment): Core Concepts
- Q&A and Discussion with SCA Korea Education Manager
Q Gathering is a networking session organized by SCA Korea in October 2025. It brings together coffee educators and professionals to share knowledge and experience about the redesigned Q Grader program, now based on CVA (Coffee Value Assessment).
The Q program, previously operated by CQI (Coffee Quality Institute), was transferred to SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) in 2025. This marks a significant transition as the global coffee education system integrates into a new standard.
Q Grader education has evolved beyond traditional score-based evaluation. It now comprehensively addresses the physical, descriptive, affective,
and extrinsic values of coffee using the CVA framework. This session will be led by Garam Nam, SCA Education Manager. Nam directly experienced the new Q Grader offline course in Japan during the curriculum launch.
Drawing from this firsthand experience, the session aims to guide Q Instructors preparing to open Q Grader courses, as well as Q Graders and coffee professionals considering becoming Q Instructors.
Together, we'll explore the core structure and direction of the new education program and discuss its implications.
