Hi! SM here :D 100 levels and 200 levels are unpaid! The final 300 level is paid so all you have to do is connect with your SM and get some training scheduled so you can get it done! The final part of your certification also includes a formal coffee tasting. It really depends on the SM, I’ve had managers that do the tasting with the shift team or a group of baristas. Back in the day my manger made me do it with her and some of our regular customers she invited, it was actually really fun. If you like public speaking it’ll be a cake walk!