Q Arabica Combo Course – Retake Exams
📅 Scheduled by Appointment | Monday & Tuesday August 19-20 | 🕘 Exam-Only Session
This session is for candidates who previously completed the Q Arabica Combo Course and need to retake one or more exam modules to fulfill the certification requirements. Offered under the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) guidelines, the retake format allows participants to complete any remaining sensory, cupping, olfactory, triangulation, matching, roasted sample ID, or general knowledge tests they did not pass during their initial course.
Retakes must be completed within 18 months of the original exam date and may be scheduled individually or in grouped sessions, depending on availability.
💡 Important Notes:
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Only available to candidates who have taken the full Q Arabica Combo Course
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Retake fees apply per exam module
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Please specify which exams you intend to retake by emailing us [email protected]
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All retake exams are administered by licensed Q Instructors in compliance with CQI protocols
About the Instructor:
Zoey Thorson is a Q Instructor and SCA Authorized Skills Trainer (AST), currently consulting on coffee quality projects across the supply chain. She serves on the Standards Development Panel for the Specialty Coffee Association and is a council member for Living Wage for Us. With experience from farm to cup, Zoey brings a values-driven approach to specialty coffee. A passionate advocate for Hawaiian coffee since 2013, she remains actively involved in supporting its local communities. Outside of coffee, she enjoys the ocean, dogs, community building, and permaculture.
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