Coffee training in roasting, barista skills, coffee tasting, and sensory evaluation, including Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certified courses
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Coffee training in roasting, barista skills, coffee tasting, and sensory evaluation, including Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) certified courses
Ready to roast coffee professionally? Take the SCA Coffee Roasting Skills Program (Foundation, Intermediate, Professional) and earn globally recognized credentials that prove your expertise anywhere in the world. Or join our most popular program: the intensive Coffee Roasting Lab PRO for entrepreneurs. In just five days, you’ll transform from curious beginner to confident roaster with your first product ready to sell.
Master espresso with SCA Barista Skills certification (Foundation, Intermediate, Professional) and earn globally recognized credentials. Perfect your latte art with our beginner courses. Planning to open a cafe? Our Professional Training gives you everything you need to launch successfully. Visit our coffee courses calendar to find your next step.
Coffee tasting can feel intimidating, but we’ll transform you into a confident evaluator whose palate powers real decisions. Earn SCA Sensory Skills credentials (Foundation, Intermediate, Professional) and learn to identify quality with certainty. Or pursue Q Grader Certification and become a licensed coffee grader trusted worldwide
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EXCELLENT Based on 108 reviews Posted on Jassen BlutoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend this educational experience enough, I wish 10 stars was an option. The folks here are great and eager to work to help you succeed! Valerian Hrala is patient, knowledgable, and down to earth. Courses like these can be intimidating but Valerian was hospitable and quick to put class at ease we could get the most out of the class.Posted on Angela BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience at Boot Coffee Campus. I had previously looked at several options for roasting classes, but the added business focus of this course made Boot's course an easy decision. There was a very good balance between hands-on time at the roaster and more formal "classroom" instruction. We also had ample time for discussion of our personal plans and goals amongst our group. Everyone in our class arrived with varying backgrounds in coffee and very different plans for roasting in the future, but the class is set up with the flexibility that allowed us to personalize our experience and goals. I also think the varied backgrounds within our group, and Valerian's encouragement to develop our plans for our businesses, created a valuable opportunity for peer to peer learning. I look forward to coming back for another class or workshop soon! Thank you!Posted on bob busickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was a super class and delivered just what I had hoped. The first 2 and 1/2 days were focused on learning to roast and the remaining days were focused on discussing the business side of the industry. Although the roasting training portion was naturally focused on how to use the equipment (roasters, color analyzers, etc) at the school, there was plenty of exposure and discussion about other types equipment and roasting styles. Our class had a nice mix of folks both with and without coffee roasting experience. The discussions and input from students was particularly good. Valerian does a great job getting everyone involved in discussions and it was great hearing the give and take throughout the week. Bottom line: This course is perfect if you're looking to learn how to roast and explore the myriad of factors you must consider if you're thinking of opening up a roastery or a coffee shop. Well done, Boot Coffee. I'll be back for other classes!Posted on BrennaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We flew all the way from the Philippines to attend our course. I can’t recommend Boots Coffee Campus enough. Valerian is a fantastic instructor. He’s experienced, passionate, and enthusiastic. The hands-on training they offer is comprehensive and engaging. Whether you’re a seasoned coffee connoisseur or a newbie learning the ropes, Boots Coffee Campus is the perfect place for anyone looking to venture into the coffee industry.Posted on Marieke MamarazziTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Afgelopen maand heb ik de Q grader combo course 5.1 gevolgd aan de Boot Coffee Campus. Het was de eerste keer in mijn leven dat ik iedere dag met plezier naar school ben gegaan! In korte tijd heb ik echt ontzettend veel over koffie geleerd, met lessen in onder andere greengrading, triangulation, olfactory en cupping. Tijdens de lessen werden we verwend met de heerlijkste pour over koffies. Dit smaakte dus letterlijk en figuurlijk naar meer! Hulde aan Willem en Valerian! ❤️Posted on ethan geisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to Boot Coffee Campus to further my knowledge and understanding of what coffee can and should be. From the start, Valerian demonstrated such a high level of caring, knowledge, and patience. Coming from "YouTube university", the thought of a professional course was intimidating. The actual experience, however, was anything but. I came away refreshed, reminded that there are many paths to a wonderful cup! I would highly recommend Boot Coffee Campus, not only for coffee industry professionals, but for any coffee enthusiast.Posted on Juan KarmyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Roasting with Valerian was a fantastic experience. He is incredibly knowledgeable about roasting coffee, and the coffee business. As a seasoned coffee, roaster professional, Valerian taught the course, adding a personal touch coming from his experience as a roast master. He made sure that student always had enough time To practice and experience roasting coffee. Boot Campus It’s also well equipped with enough roaster to have plenty of time of practice for each student. I recommend taking courses and classes at Boot and with Valerian as instructor.Posted on Kirk HurfordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The cost of a training course is often less than the personal cost of setting aside the time to attend and learn. The quality of the instructor is what determines the quality of the investment. I attended a weeklong training course on starting a Coffee Roasting Business, taught by Valerian Hrala. Valerian's ability to transfer his knowledge and experience is impressive. He worked with each student based on their ability to make certain that everyone left with a new and improved set of skills. The course covered coffee evaluation skills, coffee roasting skills, and coffee business skills. These are vastly different topics. Valerian is supported by a classroom designed to do nothing but teach these things. Learning sensory skills requires a large, darkened room with tables and cups, all laid out and supervised by a coffee cupping expert. Learning roasting skills requires a variety of coffee roasting machines designed to do sample roasts as well as the larger production sized roasters. And learning business skills requires a classroom with a large display and comfortable seating. When I first saw the term Boot Coffee Campus, it amused me by the grandeur of the self-reference - but - gosh - that is without question what I experienced. Valerian brought it all together into a quality learning experience that was worth much more than my time. Even if you have many years of experience working with and around coffee, I think you will still find this course a worthwhile investment.Posted on Omar FawzyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the incredible opportunity to take a coffee roasting course at Boot Coffee, and it was nothing short of transformative. From the outset, the course was engaging, deeply informative, and meticulously organized to cover all the essential aspects of coffee roasting. However, what truly set this experience apart was our instructor, Valerian. Valerian was not just a teacher; he was a mentor who brought a wealth of knowledge and passion to every session. His approach to teaching was both attentive and inspiring, ensuring that each of us not only understood the concepts but also felt the excitement of the coffee roasting process. His expertise was evident in every lesson, as he navigated through complex topics with ease and clarity, making learning both accessible and enjoyable. What I particularly appreciated about Valerian was his ability to customize parts of the program to suit my specific needs and interests. This personalized touch made the learning experience feel tailored just for me, allowing me to delve deeper into areas I was curious about and enhancing my understanding of the coffee roasting craft. Valerian's dedication to his students was unmatched. He was always available for questions, going above and beyond to ensure we had the support and resources we needed to succeed. His enthusiasm for coffee roasting was contagious, and it was clear he genuinely cared about our learning and development. I cannot recommend this course and Valerian highly enough. Whether you're new to coffee roasting or looking to deepen your existing skills, this program offers an unparalleled learning experience that is both comprehensive and deeply enriching. Valerian's expertise and personalized teaching approach will undoubtedly elevate your understanding and passion for coffee roasting. For anyone considering a coffee roasting course, Boot Coffee, under Valerian's guidance, is an exceptional choice.
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Our consultancy is for founders, producers, roasters, and educators who are working on ambitious coffee ideas and want to move faster with clarity and purpose.
You’ll work directly with industry veterans Willem Boot and Valerian Hrala, whose experience spans multiple continents and a wide range of pioneering coffee projects.
We help you avoid costly detours and long periods of trial and error by focusing on what truly moves your project forward, whether that means farming and sourcing award-winning coffees, developing exceptional Geshas, launching a pioneering coffee roastery, or building an educational or sensory-focused startup.
If you’re ready to stop circling the same questions and start making confident progress, this is where we begin.
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