Dubai Q-Grading Education

Event format:

Training programme and recertification of specialists under the updated SCA system.

Organiser and key partners:

An educational programme for IMCO specialists, delivered with the support of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and authorised Q Instructors.

About the event

Dubai, UAE

January 2026

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Evolved Q Grader Program

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Coffee Value Assessment (CVA)

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Coffee sensory analysis

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Calibration & quality evaluation

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International SCA standards

Participation

All IMCO Quality Control and Trading Department specialists successfully completed recertification under the updated Evolved Q Grader Program. Following successful training and qualification assessment, the team received the new-generation Q Grader certification, fully aligned with the latest Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards.

Key Insights

In 2025, the Q Grader Program was significantly updated and integrated with the Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). The new framework expands coffee evaluation beyond sensory analysis to include a broader range of factors influencing quality and value. Through recertification, IMCO specialists confirmed their qualifications under the updated international standards and obtained the new-generation Q Grader certification recognised by the global coffee industry.

“The updated Q Grader Program reflects the latest approach to coffee quality evaluation. Achieving the new certification confirms our team’s compliance with current international standards and enables us to work even more effectively with suppliers and customers around the world.”

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