We’re sure you’re passionate about coffee. Do you want to take this to the next level and become a licensed Q grader?

At Seabridge, we offer you this possibility in partnership with the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). Optimize your coffee skills and challenge yourself, whilst experiencing a sensory journey in our state-of-the-art, first Belgian SCA certified cupping lab. 

Passing the elaborate Q exam after an extensive preparation course will be very rewarding!

Q Cupping Essentials teaches the cupping skills needed to properly evaluate specialty coffee quality. This is a great entry-level course for someone looking to understand cupping and can be completed either as a stand-alone Q Cupping Essentials certification, or as preparation to take CQI’s Q Grader training and exam – the path to earning a Q Grader Certification.

During the Q Cupping Essentials course, you will learn how to properly use the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) cupping protocol and form for Arabica and the CQI cupping form for Robusta.

Calibration – Q Graders have 6 months before and after their certificate expiry date to calibrate.
Retakes – Students have 18 months and 2 opportunities from the date of your original Q course to present retakes.