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SUMMARY:SCA Brewing Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces the learner to the different methods of brewing coffee. The learner will receive theoretical and practical hands-on instruction for a range of devices including various pourover cones\, French press\, siphon\, Aeropress\, Clever brewer\, and more. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to prepare a tasty brew based on an understanding of the essential brewing elements and an analysis of their brew results. \nThere is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 6 students \nClass Duration: 7 hours \nInstructor: Jonathan Pascual\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA 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. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \n\n30+ days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:\nCancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-brewing-foundation/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Introduction to Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program\, Introduction to Coffee is open to coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee professionals alike. Intro to Coffee is a comprehensive crash course in the specialty coffee industry. It charts coffee’s journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation\, variables that affect coffee quality\, basics of sensory analysis\, fundamentals of roasting\, factors of coffee freshness\, and principles of brewing. Learners will also discuss the importance of water quality\, equipment cleanliness\, and maintenance. \nIn the Opo Coffee training lab\, this interactive course also includes a live coffee roasting demo and coffee cupping. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nLunch and validated parking included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 7 students \nClass Duration: 6.5 hours \nInstructor: Joel Ballard\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA 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. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \n\n30+ days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:\nCancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.\n\n 
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-introduction-to-coffee/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Barista Skills Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This course allows learners to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself as well as foundational skills required to set a grinder\, make espressos\, foam and texture milk and latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards\, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to conduct key foundational tasks of a barista. \nThere is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 5 students \nClass Duration: 7.5 hours \nInstructor: Joel Ballard\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA 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. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \n\n30+ days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:\nCancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.\n\n 
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-barista-skills-foundation/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Roasting Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Roasting Foundation course gives the learner an understanding of the roasting process\, including the physical changes that take place during the process\, and how to control sensory aspects of the coffee by roasting light or dark. Learners will also gain an understanding of the basic structure of the roasting machine\, and general maintenance and fire prevention. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to follow instructions\, given by the trainer\, for three different roasts and record relevant data and observations per roast using a suitable roast log. \nThere is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 4 students \nClass Duration: 7.5 hours \nInstructor: Chris Avirett\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA 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. \nRefunds and Rescheduling \n\n30+ days before the course start:You may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:You may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:Cancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-roasting-foundation-2/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee Roasting,SCA Courses
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SUMMARY:SCA Brewing Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:The Brewing Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has brewing experience and wants to further explore how to improve coffee quality. This course covers a wide range of topics\, including an exploration of the brewing process in terms of device usage; extraction order and wetting; the essential elements of brewing and their individual influence on the final cup; the scientific measurement of extracted coffee strength and charting a coffee’s extraction; analysis of brewed coffee and espresso and adjustments to consider in order to deliver a correctly extracted\, well-balanced cup; and the importance of cleaning and maintenance. A written exam tests intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability to Identify strength and extraction differences in brewed coffee; prepare brews from different devices and diagnose how to correct the recipe for a poorly brewed coffee from an automatic filter brewer. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. \nLearn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. \nValidated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. \nStudents will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! \nMaximum Class Size: 3 students\nClass Duration: 2 sessions\, 7.5 hours/session\nInstructor: Jonathan Pascual\, Authorized SCA Trainer \nSCA 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. \nRefunds and Rescheduling: \n\n30+ days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge.\n15–29 days before the course start:\nYou may reschedule or request a refund\, less a 20% processing fee.\nWithin 14 days of the course start:\nCancellations and rescheduling are no longer possible and are not eligible for a refund.
URL:https://opocoffee.com/event/sca-brewing-intermediate/
LOCATION:Opo Coffee Training Lab\, 314 E. Howard Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:SCA Courses
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