SCA COURSES
Specialty Coffee Association
Receive accreditation at the highest level of coffee excellence and work towards your SCA Diploma in these Coffee Skills Programs;
⭐️ Barista Skills
⭐️ Brewing
⭐️ Green Coffee
⭐️ Introduction to Coffee
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BARISTA SKILLS
FOUNDATION
Course Length - 1 day
The Barista Skills Foundation course focuses on the key skills required to set a grinder, make espresso, and texture milk for many different drinks.
This course allows one to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself and set a foundation from which to build practical skills for milk technique and latte art, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service.
For those wanting accreditation there will be an online exam sat at the end of the course.
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BARISTA SKILLS
INTERMEDIATE
Course Length - 2 days
The Barista Skills Intermediate course is designed to test more advanced skills and understanding, expected from a competent barista (for example, from someone working as a barista for 6 months or more).
Successful candidates should be able to dial in a brew recipe, make a full range of drinks with quality and speed, as well as understand the basic requirements for customer service and maintenance.
Introduction to Coffee and Barista Skills Foundation are recommended (but not mandatory).
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BARISTA SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL
Course Length - 3 days
The Barista Skills Professional course is designed to test advanced skills and knowledge of the science behind processes used and expected from a professional barista.
Successful candidates should have a detailed understanding of their ingredients and of the techniques available to maximise the quality of the drinks made.
They should be able to manage the skills of others to produce quality drinks and provide excellent customer service.
Holding the Intermediate Barista Certification is a mandatory requirement.
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INTRODUCTION
TO COFFEE
Course Length - 4 hrs
The Introduction to Coffee course is an ideal module for anyone who is new to the coffee industry or just has an interest in this wonderful drink.
It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity it is today, enjoyed by millions of people around the world. From farming the cherries through drying, roasting, brewing and finally drinking, this module looks at the processes coffee goes through.
This half day course also includes a “coffee cupping” which allows you to taste the various flavours coffee has to offer.
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BREWING FOUNDATION
Course Length - 1 day
The SCA Brewing Foundation course will introduce you to an assortment of methods to start brewing coffee.
You will receive educational as well as practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including automatic and manual gravity brewers.
Exploring how to produce a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential brewing elements and getting the most out of your brewing equipment.
For those wanting accreditation there will be an online exam sat at the end of the course.
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GREEN COFFEE
FOUNDATION
Course Length - 1 days
The SCA Green Coffee Foundation course is designed to introduce basic concepts regarding the consuming side of green coffee.
You will learn about the specialty coffee supply chain from seed to cup including cultivation, harvesting, processing, drying, shipping, storage, and delivery.
The values of coffee growing, processing, grading, and trade management are also studied.
This course is designed anyone with an interest in green coffee and the supply chain, with no previous experience needed.
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BREWING
INTERMEDIATE
Course Length - 2 days
The SCA Brewing Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal if you have brewing experience and want to explore how to improve coffee quality. This course covers a wide range of topics, including an examination of the brewing process in terms of device, extraction order and the essential elements of brewing.
Discovering the individual influence on the final cup using the scientific method of measuring and charting coffee strength and extraction. Ultimately you will understand how to deliver a delicious, well-balanced cup, and the importance of cleaning and maintenance.
SCA Brewing Foundation is recommended (but not mandatory).
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GREEN COFFEE
INTERMEDIATE
Course Length - 2 days
The SCA Green Coffee Intermediate course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Green Coffee Foundation course and prepare the learner for more complex job functions found in the green coffee profession.
These include a deeper and balanced look at botany, agronomy, seasonality, processing, resting, shipment, storage, decaffeination, markets, certifications, transactions, and quality differentiation.
Learners are also introduced to grading, defects, and positive attributes as they relate to green coffee contracts.
SCA Green Coffee Foundation is not required but it would be recommended before taking this course.
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