SCA Barista Skills Intermediate

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Education programs are taught by over 1,500 Independent Authorised SCA Trainers (ASTs), globally. The curriculum, exams, and resources behind these courses are built on decades of knowledge, research, and real-world experience. SCA certificates are recognised by employers around the world and stand out on an applicant’s resume.

The Barista Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and processing methods on flavour; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality and shot time and their interaction when dialling in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service and basic business practices.

Course duration is 2 days.