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Education is the foundation pillar for SCAE activity. Authorised SCAE Trainers are our most
important ambassadors. They help to promote the awareness of consumers and people in the
industry of quality from "bean to cup" through professional education.
How to become an Authorised SCAE Trainer:
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Be a SCAE member (in the correct category: professional individual or secondary member) For
further information please contact our membership team here: membership@scae.com
Have successfully passed Intermediate level (former level 1) and Professional level (former
level 2) in one of the Coffee Diploma System modules after July 2011
Check the SCAE Education calendar to see if there is a Authorised Trainer course you wish to
attend and download the AST Application Form from the SCAE website
Fill in the AST Application form and send it to Annemarie: annemarie@scae.com
Approved applications will receive an invoice of 1,200 Euros (subject to change) for the course
fees and three-year AST licence. Course fees must be paid in advance of the course
Attend the two-day AST course which covers the Coffee Diploma System, training skills and
background to SCAE. During the course, you will be guided through the AST contract and
asked to sign the AST agreement
On successful completion of the course, your name will be added to the Authorised SCAE
Trainer list on the SCAE website
How to become a Certifier for Coffee Diploma System modules Green Coffee, Sensory Skills,
Roasting, Barista Skills or Brewing:
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Be an Authorised SCAE Trainer
Have passed Intermediate level (former level 1) and Professional level (former level 2) of the
specific module(s) that you wish to certify
Apply for a license by email to Annemarie Tiemes: annemarie@scae.com
SCAE HQ will send you an invoice for the license fee of 200 Euros, valid for three years. ASTs
must purchase a module licence for each module they wish to certify
After payment you will receive an extension to your AST contract, which you have to sign
Return a copy of the signed document by email to education@scae.com
Once SCAE has received payment and relevant documents, you will receive access to the
Trainers' Log-in page
SCAE will add your licence to your name on the SCAE website
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Benefits of being an Authorised SCAE Trainer
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You are a Certifier for the Coffee Diploma System module "Introduction to Coffee" and can
deliver training and certifications for this module
You have the option of becoming a Certifier for other Coffee Diploma System modules
You can use the Authorised SCAE Trainer logo on your business cards, website or any written
material advertising your courses
As an Authorised SCAE Trainer your Coffee Diploma System courses will be published in the
education calendar on the SCAE website
As an Authorised SCAE Trainer we will publish your contact details on the relevant page of the
SCAE website
Annual Authorised SCAE Trainer meeting for the transfer of new knowledge and trends in
training management as well as for professional and social networking
Recognition by peers as someone who has a deep coffee knowledge and experience and who
is able to impart that knowledge and experience to others
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