SCA Barista Skills Professional
The Barista Skills Professional course is designed to test advanced skills and detailed knowledge of the science behind processes used by a professional barista (for example, a barista with 12 months or more of work experience). Successful candidates will have explored and demonstrated the advanced skills typically expected of a head barista. In particular, participants will learn a sophisticated tasting methodology and descriptive explanation of coffee flavors; gain a detailed understanding of drink ingredients and the techniques available to maximize the quality of the drinks made; understand how to manage the skills of others to produce quality drinks; demonstrate an understanding of how to develop brew recipes and a systematic method of structuring beverage menus; and finally be able to consistently apply the highest standard of latte art and milk steaming techniques. A written exam tests professional course knowledge while a practical exam tests the skills described above based on different working activities carried out during the course.
Validated parking and lunches are included in the course fee.
Maximum Class Size: 3 students
Class Duration: 7 hours
Instructor: Jonathan Pascual, Authorized SCA Trainer
SCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule, staff, and deliver. Because of this, SCA Courses follow a separate policy from our non-certification classes.
Refunds and Rescheduling
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30+ days before the course start:
You may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge. -
15–29 days before the course start:
You may reschedule or request a refund, less a 20% processing fee. -
Within 14 days of the course start:
Cancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.
