The CQI Post-Harvest Processing Program has 3 instructor certifications: 

• Generalist Instructor (QP1)
• Professional Arabica Instructor (QP2 A)
• Professional Robusta Instructor (QP2 R) ^{*Our newest instructor certification in 2023}

Those interested in becoming a Post-Harvest Processing Instructor must have experience in post-harvest processing. The experience, knowledge, and requirements depend on the level one aspires to teach.

In order to become a Post-Harvest Processing Instructor, one must apply to become an assistant instructor first. The minimum qualifications to apply to become a Post-Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor include:

1. Experience in post-harvest processing.
2. *If applying for Q Processing Level 2, one must have had significant hands-on coffee processing experience through multiple harvests.
3. Has completed at least one CQI Post-Harvest Processing course.

The Post-Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor Program is offered once per year. The application window is open from January 1 through February 24th.

The completed candidate applications will be reviewed, and all applicants will be notified of their application status. (Please note, only complete candidate application packages are reviewed.) Click here to apply.

The first portion of the program typically begins in July. Official dates to be determined and communicated with accepted applicants.

Questions about becoming a Post-Harvest Processing Instructor? Please contact Yimara Martinez Agudelo at yagudelo@coffeeinstitute.org

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