01 / PREPARE
SCA LEARNING PATHWAYBarista Skills
Understand espresso extraction, milk texture and the workflow behind a consistent cup.
COFFEE CONSULTANCY & EDUCATION · DUBAI
Better coffee.Stronger teams.
Good coffee starts with understanding it. Practical support for your business. Hands-on learning for your next step.
Mohsen SadriCOFFEE INSTRUCTOR & CONSULTANT · AUTHORIZED SCA TRAINER
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Coffee education✦Café consultancy✦Sensory skills✦Roasting✦Better everyday coffee✦
12SCA courses to enquire about
04Consultancy services
04Stages from cherry to cup
03Steps to a clear direction
Next UPCOMING CLASS
SCA Introduction to Coffee
An online class with Mohsen Sadri, Authorized SCA Trainer.
- Date
- Time
- 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Dubai time, GST)
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Instructor
- Mohsen Sadri, Authorized SCA Trainer
- Fee
- Price on request
FOLLOW THE COFFEE
Every stage. A new understanding.
Explore the journey from cherry to cup. Choose a stage to see the decisions behind the flavour.
It begins with the cherry.
Ripeness and processing choices shape the coffee long before it reaches the roaster. Explore where flavour begins.
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01 FOR YOUR BUSINESS
A better coffee programme. Built around your business.
Opening a café, improving consistency or developing a team? Start with the decisions that make a difference in the cup and on the floor.
FROM FIRST IDEATO DAILY SERVICE ↗
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Fair Connection Consultancy
Connecting value & quality in coffee.
01Café & bar setup
A bar that supports the way your team actually works. Make informed decisions before the equipment arrives.
- Bar layout and service workflow
- Equipment selection and water requirements
- Menu planning and recipe development
02Quality & equipment care
Keep quality consistent and identify the equipment and water issues that affect it.
- Espresso calibration, water and sensory checks
- Machine and grinder health checks
- Cleaning, fundamental maintenance and quality logs
03Team development
Build a shared approach to coffee, with training shaped around your equipment, recipes and service.
- Espresso calibration and extraction
- Milk technique and bar workflow
- Clear recipes and consistent preparation
04Menu & beverage development
Turn a drinks idea into a recipe your team can reproduce throughout a busy shift.
- Signature coffee and beverage recipes
- Ingredient selection and recipe specifications
- Preparation methods and staff handover
02 YOUR NEXT STEP
Learn the why. Practise the how.
Explore SCA learning pathways with Mohsen. Choose a subject to see what it covers and enquire about available classes, or see every course and level.
02 / DEVELOP
SCA LEARNING PATHWAYRoasting
Connect heat, time and colour with roast development and flavour in the cup.
03 / PERCEIVE
SCA LEARNING PATHWAYSensory Skills
Develop your tasting vocabulary and a more structured approach to evaluating coffee.
04 / UNDERSTAND
SCA LEARNING PATHWAYGreen Coffee
Get to know coffee before roasting: processing, physical quality, storage and evaluation.
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Not sure where to start? Tell Mohsen about your experience and goals. Prerequisites, dates, fees and certification arrangements are confirmed before registration.
Find your starting point
SCA COURSE CATALOGUE · ALL SUBJECTS AND LEVELS
Find your next course.
Choose a course or level to start an enquiry. Dates, prerequisites, fees and registration are confirmed with Mohsen before a place is booked.
Barista Skills
Enquire by level:
Brewing
Enquire by level:
Green Coffee
Enquire by level:
Roasting
Enquire by level:
Sensory Skills
Enquire by level:
Coffee Sustainability
Enquire by level:
Climate & Coffee
Coffee Economics
Compliance, Governance & Reporting
Water & Preventative Maintenance
Enquire by level:
Introduction to Coffee
Q Grader Course
03 THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROGRAMME
COFFEE INSTRUCTOR
& CONSULTANT
& CONSULTANT
Mohsen Sadri.
BASED IN DUBAI · WORKING WITH COFFEE PEOPLE
Coffee is technical. Learning it should feel human.
I’m Mohsen Sadri, a Dubai-based coffee instructor and consultant, and the founder of Fair Connection Consultancy. I work with coffee people on quality, bar workflow, menu development, equipment care and practical education.
As an Authorized SCA Trainer and SCA Licensed Q Grader & Q Instructor, I help learners connect theory with what they can see, taste and change. The aim is to make the next decision clearer.
Authorized SCA TrainerSCA Licensed Q Grader & Q Instructor
- SCA Café Diploma
- SCA Roastery Diploma
- SCA Coffee Trade Diploma
- SCA Sustainable Coffee Diploma
Official CREDENTIALS
Issued by the Specialty Coffee Association.
Licences and diplomas issued to Mohsen Sadri. Numbers and dates are taken from the documents themselves. Open any credential to view the official certificate.
Licences
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Licence
Authorized SCA Trainer
- Licence no.
- 121620
- Valid until
- 19 May 2027
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Licence
Licensed Q Instructor
- Licence no.
- 125267
- Valid until
- 7 August 2029
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Licence
Licensed Q Grader
- Licence no.
- Q-115632
- Valid until
- 9 December 2028
A PRACTICAL WAY FORWARD
Start with a conversation. Leave with a clear direction.
- 01
Understand
Your goals, experience, equipment and the problem you want to solve.
- 02
Make a plan
A relevant training pathway or consultancy scope, with the details agreed upfront.
- 03
Put it into practice
Work through the techniques, taste the results and understand the decisions.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before we get started.
Which course should I start with?
Share your current experience and what you want to learn. Mohsen can discuss a suitable subject and level, including any prerequisites before you register.
Where and when do classes take place?
Mohsen is based in Dubai. Ask about upcoming dates, venue, class language and available formats. All arrangements are confirmed directly before booking.
Can you train our café or roastery team?
Yes. Team training can focus on your equipment, recipes and workflow. Include your team size, location and main training goals in your enquiry.
How much do courses and consultancy cost?
Fees depend on the course, level or project scope. Request a proposal with your preferred subject or project details. Any certification and assessment fees will be clarified before registration.
Does an enquiry reserve a course place?
No. An enquiry starts a conversation. Availability, eligibility, fees and registration steps need to be confirmed before a place is booked.
LET’S MAKE THE CONNECTION
What’s your next coffee goal?
A new business, a better team or your next class. Tell Mohsen where you’d like to go.
+971 55 729 6715 mohsen@fairconnectionconsultancy.com ↗Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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