SCAA Specialized Instructor

The SCAA Specialized Instructor credential is designed for individuals who are interested to teach SCAA Pathway classes independently for profit at SCAA Campuses worldwide. Specialized Instructors may administer practical tests in the Coffee Taster, Coffee Buyer, Roaster, and Stewardship Pathways with no additional credential required, but the Barista Pathway requires online training to be a Barista Level 1 and/or Barista Level 2 examiner as an additional requirement. In order to be qualified for authorization as an SCAA Specialized Instructor, individuals must complete both the SCAA Instructor Credential and the additional requirements listed below:

1. Complete 20 additional points of educational content
2. Shadow-instruct with SCAA Specialized Instructors
3. Sign and submit the SCAA Instructor Code of Ethics
4. Obtain SCAA Specialized Instructor License