How to run a Roastery - Certification

Overall description:

Starting and running a roastery can be an exciting and fulfilling venture for coffee enthusiasts who want to take their passion to the next level. However, it requires a significant amount of knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the coffee industry. The "How to Run a Roastery" certification is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to start and manage a successful roastery.

The "How to Run a Roastery" certification covers everything from the fundamentals of coffee roasting to sourcing and selling green coffee beans. The course is designed for aspiring roastery owners and managers who want to learn about the coffee roasting business and how to navigate its challenges.

By completing the "How to Run a Roastery" certification, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the coffee roasting industry and the skills needed to start and manage a successful roastery. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a business plan and apply the concepts learned throughout the course to their own roastery idea.

The "How to Run a Roastery" certification is a great opportunity for aspiring roastery owners and managers who want to learn about the coffee roasting business and how to make their roastery a success.

 

By completing the course, students will not only improve their knowledge but also increase their chances of opening and running a profitable and sustainable roastery.

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The certification program includes:

One level:

Program:

• Fundamentals of coffee roasting

• Equipment selection and maintenance

• Roasting profiles and techniques

• Coffee sourcing and green bean selection

• Quality control and cupping

• Packaging and labeling

• Marketing and branding

• Financial management and budgeting

• Regulatory compliance and certifications

• Staff hiring, training, and management

 

Skills to achieve:

One level:

• Introduction to the coffee roasting industry and its trends

• Equipment selection and maintenance, including roasters, grinders, and packaging machines

• Roasting profiles and techniques, including heat transfer and airflow control

• Coffee sourcing and green bean selection, including origin countries and fair trade practices

• Quality control and cupping, including sensory evaluation and defect identification

• Packaging and labeling, including bag types and labeling regulations

• Marketing and branding, including social media and email marketing strategies

• Financial management and budgeting, including forecasting and cash flow analysis

• Regulatory compliance and certifications, including organic and fair trade certifications

• Staff hiring, training, and management, including job descriptions and performance evaluations

Training duration (suggested):

18 hours one level

preparatory training

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Cost:

200€/195USD 

(this is only certification cost, the Tutor would apply a fee for the Training) 

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