SCA Q-Arabica Grader Course — April 2026 | Registration Now Open

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Helena Coffee Vietnam is proud to announce the first SCA Q-Arabica Grader Certification Course hosted in Buon Ma Thuot — Vietnam’s coffee capital.

Course Highlights

  • 📅 Dates: April 27 – May 2, 2026 (6 intensive days)
  • 📍 Location: Helena Coffee’s SCA-standard lab, Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak
  • 👨‍🏫 Instructor: Jack Wang (王仁杰) — Renowned Q Grader educator, coffee author & podcaster from Taiwan
  • 🎯 System: Latest SCA Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) — the new global standard
  • 👥 Class Size: 8–12 students for intensive, personalized guidance
  • Exams: 2 attempts per module included in the course fee

Investment

Standard Registration: $1,500 USD — significantly more affordable than the $1,895+ charged at other SCA-authorized centers worldwide.

🌟 Helena Coffee Partner Scholarship: Existing Helena Coffee customers are eligible for an exclusive $1,000 USD rate — saving $500! Only 5 scholarship seats are available, and any purchase history qualifies.

What You’ll Master

  • Coffee Value Assessment (CVA): The latest SCA cupping and evaluation protocol
  • Sensory Calibration: Olfactory training, triangulation tests, organic acid identification
  • Green Coffee Grading: Physical defect analysis, moisture measurement, sample roasting
  • Official SCA Certification: Q-Grader license upon passing all modules

Why Study in Buon Ma Thuot?

Buon Ma Thuot sits in the heart of Dak Lak province — Vietnam’s Central Highlands, where over 60% of the nation’s coffee is grown. This isn’t just a classroom certification — it’s a farm-to-cup immersion in one of the world’s most important coffee regions.

During the course, students will also have the opportunity to visit real coffee farms and processing facilities, providing context that no urban training center can match.

Register Now

Registration closes April 15, 2026.

👉 Visit the full course page and register here

Questions? Email info@helenacoffee.vn or WhatsApp +84 782 539 782

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Helena Coffee Vietnam

Helena Coffee Processing & Export in Vietnam | Helena., JSC, which was established in 2016, is a Vietnamese coffee exporter, manufacturer & supplier. We provide the most prevalent varieties of coffee grown in Vietnam’s renowned producing regions.