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Q Grader Course
Want to become a licensed Q grader? Take this highly intensive prep course followed by the challenging Q exam. Unless indicated differently, all Q courses and exams are presented and administered by Q Arabica Instructor Willem Boot.
Boot Coffee is the only campus in the industry that provides personalized coaching for each of the Q students. During each day of the course, the lead trainer Willem Boot, reviews your progress and your specific questions and needs. In this way you can take advantage of three personal sessions before the start of the examinations. We have found this approach to be highly effective for our relatively high success rates at the Q course.
Why Become a Q Grader with Boot Coffee?
Don’t just take our word for it – read the raving reviews from our former students on Google, Trustpilot and Facebook. We are proud to have received praise for our training, and our students agree that Boot Coffee offers the most rewarding experience in their coffee careers.
Get a head start by accessing our valuable online preparation package at no cost, a package that would normally cost $499.95. This comprehensive resource will help you understand the Q Grader certification process and provide guidance on how to practice from the comfort of your own home. Specifically, we focus on strengthening your knowledge of coffee processing and preparation at the farm level – an area where many students tend to struggle during the exams. We are dedicated to ensuring you are well-prepared to excel in the certification.
Recognizing the difficulty of the Q Grader exams, we go the extra mile to support your progress. Before your official classes begin, we offer extensive practice sessions, allowing you to sharpen your skills and build confidence. Furthermore, if necessary, we provide retake opportunities to give you another chance at success. Thanks to these efforts, our students’ passing rates far exceed the industry average. For more information on retakes please visit: https://bootcoffee.com/q-grader-retakes/
If retakes become necessary, Boot Coffee Campus students are entitled to a $100 discount for each retake!
The journey towards becoming a Q Grader is filled with moments of both challenge and triumph. We know that occasionally, even the most dedicated students may face the need to retake a part of the exam. However, it’s important to remember that these moments do not define your journey; rather, they are stepping stones to your ultimate success. As you continue with us, we are fully committed to supporting you emotionally and practically. To ease the journey, we offer complimentary practice sessions and a $100 discount on retakes, ensuring you feel supported, motivated, and valued at every turn. Your success is our success, and we stand by you with unwavering support and encouragement.
With over 20 years of experience, Boot Coffee has an impressive track record of transforming coffee enthusiasts into skilled coffee professionals. Many students, who initially believed they couldn’t distinguish certain tastes, have graduated from our program and become head buyers for well-known coffee companies. Our secret lies in personalized student-focused methodologies and training, which have significantly increased the passing rate from 0-10% to an impressive 60%-90%. Even those who don’t pass on their first attempt are usually just one or two exams away from success, and they have the opportunity to retake these exams on a different occasion.
Choose Boot Coffee to experience the most rewarding and transformative journey in your coffee career. Our exceptional reviews, free online preparation package, extensive support, and proven methodologies set us apart and ensure your success as a Q Grader.
We are very proud that with our supplementary add-on programs and new systems we increased our passing rate way above the industry average.
When the CQI (Coffee Quality Institute) created the most renowned certification for coffee cuppers, Q Graders, it created a demanding professional certification that filled a vacuum in the market when it launched in 2003.
The Q grader certification program was launched in 2003 by The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). Since the inception of this intensive training and examination program, thousands of coffee professionals around the world have become certified as Q grader.
Since its introduction, grading and cupping protocols around the world have become much more standardized.
The professional accreditation of Q graders has created a league of coffee cuppers around the world who apply uniform procedures to the evaluation of physical and sensory attributes of coffee samples.
The Q certification program consists of a 3-day course, followed by a 3-day examination marathon comprising of 20 tests.
The Q grader certification is valid for 3 years, after which the Q grader is required to pass a calibration to extend their certification for another 3 years. The calibration consists of 3 cupping trials.
Completing the Q is a challenging but very rewarding experience! If you fail one or more tests, you do not need to retake the entire course but you can retake those tests only. Usually you can take up to 2 retakes per failed test during the examination course. Subsequently, there’s the opportunity to take retakes at later Q courses.
This intensive program consists of 3 days training and 3 days examination. Each day will commence at 8:30 AM and will finish around 5:00 PM.
The majority of the sixth day is reserved for taking retakes of tests as necessary.
Why should you become a Q Grader?
Becoming an Arabica Q grader has several benefits for coffee professionals, including:
Recognized expertise: As a licensed Q grader, you have a world wide recognized level of expertise in coffee cupping and grading, which can help establish your credibility in the coffee industry.
Career advancement: Q grader certification can open up new career opportunities, such as becoming a professional coffee taster, coffee roaster, or quality control manager.
Higher pay: Q graders are often paid a premium for their specialized knowledge and expertise in coffee cupping and grading.
Personal growth: The intensive training and examination required to become a Q grader can help you develop your sensory skills, expand your knowledge of coffee, and improve your palate.
Network building: As a Q grader, you'll have the opportunity to connect with other coffee professionals who share your passion for coffee, which can lead to new business opportunities and collaborations.
In summary, becoming an Arabica Q grader can help you establish yourself as a highly skilled coffee professional, open up new career opportunities, increase your earning potential, and expand your knowledge and network in the coffee industry.
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In just four days, we’re offering more than a course; it’s a leap into the heart of coffee mastery. Tailored for those hungry to differentiate themselves in the Q Grader Exam, this journey will transform your understanding and appreciation of coffee, guiding you from enthusiastic amateur to seasoned aficionado. Ready to taste your way to the top?
The course starts Monday and ends Thursday the week before the Q Grader Course.
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These Q Grader course requires minimum seats in order to be held, therefore canceling the course would mean preventing other students from attending.
You can cancel or reschedule 60 days before the course for free.
After this period you can reschedule or get a refund minus 20% free of the cost of the purchased course up to 14 days before the course when rescheduling or cancellations are not possible.
The course will be at the BOOT COFFEE CAMPUS at 619 Lindaro Street, San Rafael, CA (just north of San Francisco).
Our courses typically begin at 9 am each morning and finish each day between 5 and 7 pm depending on the progress of students in each course.
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We provide 1h lunch break, light snacks and drinks through the duration of the course. Students are responsible to provide their own lunch.