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Coffee Dry Milling

Course Language

English ‎(en)‎

Time Required

6 hours

Course Type

Online/Internet Based

Course Fee

Free of charge

Course Access

Open for enrolments

Coffee Dry Milling

Welcome to this course on coffee dry milling — the final stage of post-harvest processing. From seed to cup, every step in the coffee supply chain influences quality and profitability. Dry milling transforms processed coffee into export-ready green beans and is a critical control point before roasting. In this course, you’ll learn about essential dry mill operations, quality control practices, and the roles of key personnel. Whether you manage a mill or work with one, you’ll gain practical tools to improve outcomes. The course includes self-paced video lessons, readings, and activities to reinforce your learning.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

The learner will understand the function and purpose of a dry mill operation;

The learner will comprehend the different components of a dry mill;

The learner will be introduced to the in-process checks during dry mill operation;

The learner will be introduced to the quality control points of the dry mill;

The learner will comprehend best practices including good manufacturing and good engineering practices of a dry mill and tools to evaluate;

The learner will be exposed to methods for tracking outcomes and capturing metrics at the dry mill; and

The learner will be exposed to the key personnel roles and departmental structures of a dry mill including their important functions and primary goals.

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Course certification

Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format.

Course structure

01 Dry Milling
02 Dry Milling – Intake and Drying
03 Dry Milling - Pre-Cleaning & Hulling. Processes, Technologies and Quality Control
04 Dry Milling - Coffee Grading, Sorting, Blending and Bagging, Storage. Processes, Technologies and Quality Control
05 Dry Milling – The Dry Mill Manager
06 Metrics, Best Practices and Third-Party Mills