JUDGE SKILLS PROGRAM

Program Overview

The WCC Judge Skills Program is an educational course designed to help you understand the judging process and scoring system of the World Coffee Championships (WCC), serving as the first step toward becoming an WCC Certified judge.

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Through this program, participants will receive training in the following areas:

• Judging criteria, scoring methods, and evaluation systems for WCC competitions

• The latest SCA research and WCC judging regulations

• Evaluation training based on the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) system
   

This course is recommended for anyone aspiring to become a WCC judge or seeking an in-depth understanding of the judging system.

It is also beneficial for competitors who wish to gain a deeper insight into WCC judging criteria, as well as for any coffee professionals and enthusiasts interested in WCC.
*No conflicts of interest with national competitions apply.

 

Who Should Attend

This program is recommended for:

• Competition Body (CB) Judges: Those who want to advance from judging at national competitions to serving on WCC judging panels.

• Competitors: Those aiming to optimize their competition preparation through a comprehensive understanding of judging criteria and scoring methods.

• Coffee Professionals and Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in the competitions.
   

Upon completion of this program, participants will be eligible to participate in competitions (with no conflicts of interest).
 

This program provides essential foundational knowledge for those preparing for the WCC Judge Certification and offers a systematic pathway toward becoming a WCC judge.