At Flavors of Bogota, we know that every coffee professional and coffee lover has different needs and interests. That’s why we created an online coffee course for every need on our sister site, the Latin American Coffee Academy.
That way you can study exactly what you need to reach your coffee goals.
However, you might be overwhelmed when you see that long list of courses, and you might ask yourself which is the best coffee course for you.
What kinds of coffee courses are there?
Coffee courses may be broken down into 6 general areas:
- general coffee knowledge (which gives a solid foundation for everyone who works in the coffee industry)
- barista skills (for baristas)
- coffee roasting skills (for roasters)
- coffee cupping (for coffee graders)
- green coffee purchasing (for importers/exporters)
- business management (business owners/coffee shop owners or managers, etc)
What kind of online coffee course is right for you?
Since there are a lot of different courses, you need to be careful to choose the course that’s right for you. However, if you’re just starting out, it can be a bit confusing to decide.
For instance, if you’re going to be a barista, obviously you’ll need to learn the hard skills involved in brewing. There are plenty of online and in-person courses that you can take.
If your goal is to be a roaster, then you need to take hands-on roasting courses in your area.
If you’re going to manage or open a café, you’ll need the business skills to succeed in administration. You may also need to know about branding and storytelling.
The kind of online coffee course you should start with depends on your immediate goals. Here are some of the online coffee courses that we offer at Latin American Coffee Academy:
Slurp Fast! Coffee Course
What does this course teach?
The Slurp Fast! Coffee Course helps you understand the diverse aspects of the world of coffee – cultivation, processing, cupping (tasting), and sustainability.
It’s a simple, straightforward, easy course that teaches you the fundamentals of coffee in just a few hours.
(And if you want to know why it’s called Slurp Fast!, check out this article and video to understand what slurping has to do with the coffee industry).
Who is this course for?
- Coffee professionals who need to understand coffee to work in the industry
- Coffee lovers who want to understand what’s behind their brew
From Coffee Plant to Your Coffee Cup
What does this course teach?
The From Coffee Plant to Your Coffee Cup takes you on the fascinating journey from seed to cup. You will learn how and where coffee is grown and processed, what it all starts with (species and varieties), and why those factors change the tastes in your coffee.
We’ll discuss a bit about coffee history, why coffee is so vital to people, how it impacts millions of lives around the world – and how you can change people’s lives.
Who is this course for?
- If you’re a coffee shop owner or have an online coffee business, customers will ask you how the coffee you sell was produced.
- If you’re a roaster, you need to understand how coffee is grown to be able to roast it and get fabulous tastes from it.
- If you are a coffee exporter, you need to communicate effectively with coffee growers and understand them when they talk about coffee processes.
Taste Coffee like a Pro
What does this course teach?
The 22 lectures in Taste Coffee like a Pro teach you:
- Essential ways to determine coffee quality
- What goes on at coffee cuppings in the industry
- How to purchase coffee, properly grind it, brew it in pour-over methods, and store it the right way
Who is this course for?
- If you’re starting out in the coffee industry, you need to master the ability to evaluate coffee quality. Then you can make decisions about which coffees to purchase, how they should be brewed, and how they should be priced.
- If you’re a coffee enthusiast, deepen your appreciation of coffee and share your new knowledge and skills by hosting a coffee-tasting activity with friends and family.
Establish a Successful Coffee Business
What does this course teach?
The Establish a Successful Coffee Business course helps you define:
- What kind of coffee you should work with
- Who your target market is
- how you can work with coffee farmers and coops to get the coffee you need,
- What “good coffee” means for your business
- How coffee is bought, sold, and shipped
Who is this course for?
The Establish a Successful Coffee Business is ideal for people entering the coffee industry, such as:
- Coffee shop owners
- Coffee retailers
- Roasters
- Exporters
- Importers
Colombian Coffee Workshop
What does this course teach?
The Colombian Coffee Workshop teaches you the fascinating story behind coffee in Colombia, and how it has affected generations of Colombians. The workshop covers:
- Who grows coffee in Colombia
- Coffee growing regions in Colombia
- How to do coffee tastings like the professionals do
- And how coffee changes lives
Who is this course for?
The Colombian Coffee Workshop is for:
- Travelers preparing to visit Colombia
- People moving to Colombia
- Students learning about Colombia
- Anyone who loves Colombian coffee
The Good, the Bad, and the Stinky
What does this course teach?
The Good, the Bad, and the Stinky teaches you how to buy the right quality coffee for your customers. That includes:
- What type of coffee you should work with
- How much the coffee should cost
- How to check if the quality is up to standard
Who is this course for?
The Good, the Bad, and the Stinky is for anyone who will work buying or selling coffee.
Learn to Slurp in Spanish
What does this course teach?
The Learn to Slurp in Spanish course teaches you coffee-focused Spanish. It covers terms and phrases that you won’t learn anywhere else.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who works with coffee in Latin America and needs to speak with coffee growers, cooperatives, roasters, baristas, or owners of coffee shops.
