{"title":"Alternative Coffee Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover our Alternative Courses, designed to offer flexible, specialist training beyond our core programmes. From the SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) for cuppers to practical guidance on setting up your own coffee shop, as well as engaging corporate away day experiences, these courses provide unique opportunities to build knowledge, develop new skills, and explore coffee from different perspectives in a hands-on, accessible way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-set-up-a-coffee-shop","title":"How to Set Up a Coffee Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwning and operating a coffee shop is a dream that many people share. These courses explore the essential knowledge, practices and challenges that each aspiring business owner should know before opening their own coffee shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese can be run\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(recommended) at the Artisan Coffee School in London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"The Full","offer_id":52919724507479,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Half","offer_id":52930302378327,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Consultation (per hour)","offer_id":52930304934231,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/1952\/8279\/files\/ACS_HowTo_Banner_15.jpg?v=1772640576"},{"product_id":"cva-for-cuppers","title":"CVA for Cuppers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoffee Value Assessment (CVA) — For Cuppers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo-day professional update | Hands-on | SCA-aligned\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick pitch:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeepen your cupping practice with the SCA’s Coffee Value Assessment (CVA). This practical two-day course teaches you to use CVA’s new sensory references and evaluation tools so you can describe, score and communicate coffee value with confidence — whether for quality control, buying, or storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant: The CVA for Cuppers course will be retired on 30 November 2026 and will not be offered after that date. Book now to secure one of the final runs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy take this course?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCVA is the SCA’s practical toolkit for evaluating coffee value. This course is built for active cuppers who want to integrate CVA into everyday practice — more clarity, more consistent language, and better decisions when grading, buying or presenting coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you’ll get\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hands-on, practical programme of cuppings, demonstrations and group discussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamiliarity with CVA sensory references and how to use them in real tastings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ability to use CVA descriptive and affective forms to evaluate and report on coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical training on CVA tools: 15-point intensity scales, CATA lists, and hedonic (affective) scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour assessments (see below) and a Certificate of Acknowledgement on successful completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is designed for cuppers who already use the 2004 SCA cupping protocol, including (but not limited to):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional cuppers and Q-grade \/ former Q-grade Arabica graders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality control staff in roasteries and green buying teams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone who uses the SCA cupping system monthly, or who has used it intensively in recent years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(If you’re unsure whether your experience matches these criteria, get in touch — we’ll advise.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning outcomes (by the end of the course)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will be able to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify and use the new CVA sensory references in cupping sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplain the function and background of CVA’s sensory tools (15-point intensity, CATA, hedonic).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfidently complete CVA Descriptive and Affective Forms to describe and value coffees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrate the descriptive, affective and extrinsic evaluation tools into their cupping workflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssessments \u0026amp; certification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are four tests during the course:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten exam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification of olfactory references\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptive assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAffective assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn successful completion of all course tasks you will receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement confirming you have trained in CVA at an SCA-sanctioned event and can use CVA as a professional tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: This certificate confirms CVA training only — it is not a cupper qualification or a Q-grading certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration: Two days (intensive, practical sessions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Multiple cuppings, lectures, group discussion and practical assessments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability: Limited places — the course will finish running on 30 November 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooking \u0026amp; enquiries: Book online via the Artisan Coffee School site or contact the Artisan team for course dates, fees and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring precision to your cupping and take a practical, market-relevant toolkit home with you. 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