Coffee Roasting Course
Master the Art and Science of Coffee Roasting
The Coffee Roasting Course at ROAST AND BARISTA COLLEGE is designed for individuals who want to understand the complete coffee roasting process and develop the skills needed to produce high-quality specialty coffee. Through practical training and real-world experience, students learn how roasting transforms green coffee beans into flavorful coffee while maintaining consistency and quality.
Whether you are an aspiring roaster, café owner, coffee entrepreneur, or coffee enthusiast, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the specialty coffee industry.
Course Overview
Coffee roasting is both an art and a science. This course combines theory with practical roasting sessions to help students understand bean characteristics, roast development, flavor profiling, and quality control.
Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Training Mode: Practical & Hands-On
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Certification: Certificate of Completion Issued Upon Successful Training
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Coffee Roasting
Understanding coffee origins and varieties, coffee processing methods, green coffee characteristics, and the complete journey from green bean to roasted coffee.
Green Coffee Evaluation
Learn bean grading and quality assessment, defect identification, moisture content analysis, and how to select coffee suitable for different roasting objectives.
Roasting Fundamentals
Understand heat transfer principles, roasting stages, roast development, first and second crack, and how different roast levels influence flavor and aroma.
Roast Profiling
Develop the skills to create and manage roast profiles, monitor roasting variables, control time and temperature, and achieve consistency in coffee production.
Coffee Quality Control
Learn cupping and sensory evaluation techniques, flavor profiling, roast defect identification, and quality assurance procedures used in specialty coffee roasting.
Roastery Operations
Gain practical knowledge in equipment operation and maintenance, production workflow, packaging, storage, inventory management, and record keeping.
Hands-On Training Experience
Students gain practical experience using professional roasting equipment in a working specialty coffee environment. Training includes live roasting sessions, roast analysis, cupping exercises, and quality control procedures used by commercial roasteries.
Who Should Enroll?
- Aspiring Coffee Roasters
- Café Owners and Managers
- Coffee Entrepreneurs
- Coffee Traders and Buyers
- Baristas Seeking Advanced Coffee Knowledge
- Specialty Coffee Professionals
- Anyone Passionate About Coffee Production
Why Train With Us?
At ROAST AND BARISTA COLLEGE, students learn directly within a working roasting environment through our partnership with A-mini Specialty Coffee Roasters. This provides valuable exposure to real production processes, quality control systems, and specialty coffee operations.
Benefits of Training With Us
- Practical Roasting Sessions
- Industry-Experienced Trainers
- Real Production Environment
- Professional Roasting Equipment
- Small Class Sizes
- Professional Certification
- Networking Opportunities in the Coffee Industry
- Exposure to Coffee Sourcing and Trading
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can pursue careers as:
- Coffee Roaster
- Assistant Roaster
- Head Roaster
- Quality Control Officer
- Coffee Production Supervisor
- Coffee Trader
- Coffee Entrepreneur
- Specialty Coffee Consultant
Enroll Today
Take your coffee knowledge to the next level and learn the skills needed to produce exceptional specialty coffee. Join our Coffee Roasting Course and gain practical experience in roasting, quality control, and coffee production.